Bula Kava House News

At Bula Kava House, we understand the uncertainty and confusion felt by many of our loyal customers during this unprecedented time. While the future may seem frightening, know that by staying united, we can all endure even the most difficult of challenges. Even though we may not be able to gather in nakamals to enjoy kava together, the spirit of kava remains universal, and that bond can help to create a connection between us all as we await the return of some type of normalcy in our lives. We remain committed to providing our customers with the same high-quality kava...

For the dedicated and loyal customers at Bula, drinking kava plays an important role in helping them find peace and relaxation in otherwise busy lives. Our customers drink kava to help ease anxiety, reduce stress, alleviate aches and pain, and to sleep better at night. But many people around the world still harbor misconceptions about negative kava side effects. Those not familiar with the many benefits offered by drinking kava may find themselves subject to believing the different rumors and misinformation that surround kava. The legality, affects, and kava side effects associated with drinking kava tea can seem confusing to...

At Bula Kava House, we celebrate more than just our love of kava. We appreciate and respect kava's important role in the traditions and cultures of those places on Earth where kava is considered more than just a beverage but a part of life. As we have recently covered in our continuing series on kava myths of the South Pacific, kava has often symbolized a bridge that connects the past with the present. In the Tongan legend of kava, Fevanga sacrificed his daughter Kava kilia mai Faa'imata to honor his king when the man could not produce enough food to...

Kava plays a very special role in the cultures and communities that grow this unique plant in the South Pacific. Unlike coffee, tea, coco, and other highly exported items, the cultivation and sale of kava transplants part of the culture and tradition from the villages and towns in Fiji, Vanuatu, and Tonga where kava originates to the homes and nakamals around the world where it’s finally enjoyed. As we learned in examining the origin of kava myth from the Tongan culture, kava often represents a connection between the past and present. In the Tongan myth, the sacrifice of Kava kilia...