Kava is originally from Tonga which the word kava means strength drinking. Later the south pacific copied them.
Fiji has Kava Kava, as do other islands, Hawaii, Vanauatu,
A yaqona (or yagona, yanggona, yangona) is the Pacific Islands-native kava plant, or the drink deriving from this plant.
It means: "Let's drink kava!" (Kava being the national drink of Tonga). Cheers!
Kava kava (Piper methysticum) is a herb from the Western Pacific region and also a beverage made from the herb. It has a tranquilizing effect and is primarily used in herbal medicine to relax without disrupting mental clarity. In some countries kava Kava is marketed as a remedy for anxiety, stress and insomnia.
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Samoans drink kava, water and more
The drink 'Kava' is made from the ground roots of the kava plant (Piper methysticum).
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There is 800,000 Pacific Islanders in the United-States, as well as 7,000 in Alaska.
Mr and Mrs Kava
Kava is the herbal plant used as a ceremonial beverage in South Pacific cultures, known for its calming and sedative effects when consumed. It is prepared by grinding the root into a powder and mixing it with water to create a drink that is traditionally shared during social gatherings and ceremonies.