Living Herbal Kava & Tea Bar

A Pacific Island Root With Ancient Healing Powers 

For centuries, Pacific Island cultures have valued kava root as both a ritual drink and herbal remedy. Modern scientific research is now confirming the significant medicinal benefits of this botanical tradition.

Kava root contains potent kavalactone compounds that provide anxiety-relieving, calming effects on the body. Traditional use of kava spanned numerous health applications - from soothing sore muscles to treating various ailments. Today, rigorous studies back kava's ability to reduce ananxiety, insomnia, and stress in a safe manner.

The anxiolytic properties of kava root have led to its emergence as an alternative to pharmaceutical options for anxiety disorders. As science unlocks the full potential of kava's active constituents, this ancient Pacific plant is regaining popularity worldwide for its healing promise. Both traditional knowledge and modern medicine affirm kava root as a clinically validated botanical treatment.

If you're new to kava, you may be wondering - how will it make me feel? Rest assured, kava's effects are gentle and balanced. You can expect a pleasant sense of relaxation and calm rather than an overwhelming intoxication.

Kava acts as a mild sedative and natural psychoactive, inducing a subtle but calming effect on both body and mind. Many find this makes it preferable to alcohol for relaxation without disruption. Those suffering from chronic pain may also find relief from kava's ability to dull pain as a natural analgesic.

The specifics of how kava makes you feel depends on the particular strain and your individual body chemistry. But in general, expect more mellow rather than intense effects. Your mouth may tingle or numb slightly, a sign kava is taking effect. As your muscles unwind and your mind eases, you'll sink into a peaceful, content state.

Some need to drink more Kava the first few times to experience effects due to reverse tolerance. But soon your optimal dosage will be reached. With steady use, kava's delicate balancing act enables deep relaxation while avoiding sedation, delivering all the soothing benefits without unwanted side effects. Give Kava a chance, and discover for yourself this ancient root's gentle, holistic effects.

Yes. As is with most things, moderating consumption is the recommended way to enjoy Kava. People have been consuming tea from this plant for thousands of years.

Beyond its native Southeast Asia, the unusual and versatile mitragyna speciosa plant, known as kratom, remains relatively unfamiliar. Yet this exotic botanical has long been treasured in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and elsewhere for its psychoactive leaves. Touted as the "plant of the gods," kratom has a centuries-old history of ritual, medicinal and practical use.

Valued in traditional cultures, kratom leaves were chewed raw to lift energy, brewed in teas to heal aches and wounds, or offered to guests as a social courtesy. Kratom's natural stimulant and anesthetic compounds enabled laborers to overcome exhaustion and pain, fueling them through long days of arduous work.

Today science is shedding light on the diverse pharmacology empowering this Eastern plant. But generations before current research, indigenous peoples discovered kratom's gifts - using its psychoactive leaves to lift mood and motivation, dull pain, boost immunity, and strengthen communal bonds.

While still obscured in the West, kratom's rich traditional history speaks to the leaf's remarkable spectrum of benefits waiting to be unlocked.

Kratom's effects are profoundly versatile - stimulating or sedating, uplifting or relaxing, depending on the dosage. At lower doses, kratom can provide a pleasant sense of euphoria, sociability and motivation. You'll feel focused yet laidback - ready to take on tasks or enjoy leisure time. The stimulant-like effects make kratom tea an ideal companion for a productive workday or social gathering when consumed moderately.

However, at higher dosages, kratom's opiate-like compounds kick in, changing the experience. You'll feel sleepier, dreamier, more introspective. While you may not want to drink strong kratom tea before work, it can be great for unwinding at home. Kratom smoothly transitions from an energy boost to a soothing landing.

For first time users, starting slow with one cup of kratom tea is recommended to assess your personal reactions before increasing your dose. Within 5-10 minutes you'll notice kratom taking effect. The peak benefits last around 2-5 hours. By paying attention to optimal dosage, kratom's spectrum of effects can accommodate many needs, leaving you energized or sedated.

Similar to kava, kratom is safe in moderation. People in Southeast Asia have been drinking the plant, chewing on its leaves, and applying it topically for many years.

We truly LOVE Kava. Though we have studied kava for a few years, our knowledge mostly comes from consuming a wide variety of kavas from different suppliers. This first hand experience allows us to better share with our customers what to expect and which variety is best for them at the time.

And when it comes to Kratom, the staff of Living Herbal are not just sellers of kratom we are advocates. The properties of kratom make it an herb with many variations effected by the region it comes from and the vein color. Kratom is not a one size fits all herb. Talk to us, we can tell you our experiences and the feedback we get from our customers to help you choose the herbal kratom selection best for you.

Our kava is purchased through multiple sources. This is necessary to get the widest variety and best quality. No one source carries all the varieties we want. We also find a slight difference in the quality between varieties. We buy our kava from the source that has the best of each variety. Only superior, noble kava is used in our drinks.

Living Herbal has purchased kratom from one source for over 7 years. Our source keeps tight control of every stage of production. The middle market of kratom has largely disappeared due to the attacks on the herb. The result has been a market dominated by low end kratom purchased by big name corporations via the commodities market. We get first pick harvests, the stems and veins have been removed so you don’t get low quality filler. This process is expensive but a must for a quality product. There is a big difference in the quality of kratom on the market. We could buy our herbs for less but we won’t give our customers a product we won’t take ourselves.

So many Kava bars have become mocktail bars. Instead of alcohol a kava concentrate is used. We never use concentrates. Each drink is made with a kava of your choice, hand extracted for the most potent and highest quality experience you can have. A quality Kava does not come easy so we take the time to do it right.

Like Kava we never use Kratom concentrates. In our opinion concentrates are inferior in quality and lack the distinctiveness these herbs posses when sourced right. Our herbal Kratom tea is brewed from the leaves. When adding to other drinks we extract the Kratom from powder for a more concentrated effect.