Instant Kava Powder

Instant kava powder is another shortcut used by drink formulators looking for a solution that is effective and saves time. Not all instant kava powder is created equal. There is a lot of work to produce these very fine powders.

How is Instant Kava Made:

1. Noble kava takes 5-7 years to grow before being harvested.

2. Root is harvested up, cleaned, and bark skin removed.

3. Kava is dried, sun-dried, or kiln-dried

4. Kava root is ground up into powder

5. It is then brewed by traditional methods

6. Filtered

7. Water is evaporated

Instant Kava vs Kava Root

Advantages:

1. No Wood Fibers: The final product is free of cellulose, filled with kavalactones, and is ready to be remixed with water.

2. More Water Solubility: It will dilute well back into water-based preparations since it was made with water.

3. Save Time: Saves time when preparing a kava ceremony, kava shell, or kava drink.

4. Easy to measure: You can easily measure this with a small measuring cup instead of using a scale.

5. Most Authenticity: The taste and effect are similar to regular root powder.

Where Can I Buy Instant Kava Tea Powder

There are many vendors that sell instant kava, but make sure to buy from a trusted source. Since these will usually be consumed, make sure you get instant kava that has passed quality tests. You can buy instant kava from Usakava which is made from a ceremonial powder from Vanuatu and is the most often used in our recipes.