Kava Buying 101
When you buy kava online from Bula, you can feel confident knowing that we rigorously test every batch of kava that we sell. We do this to protect our customers and the farmers whose kava we purchase. Kava always varies in strength and quality, but it should never present a health risk to anyone, so testing is essential. As a consumer, you need to understand the different varieties so that you know what to expect from your purchase when you buy kava online. There are an estimated 80 different varieties of kava in Vanuatu alone. Fiji, Tonga, Hawaii, and the...
5 Reasons You Should Visit a Kava Bar
At our Portland kava bar, we love to see the familiar faces of our regular customers. If you’ve only enjoyed kava from the comfort of your home, you’re missing out on the different experiences available to you by visiting a nakamal (the traditional name for a kava bar in Vanuatu). Whether you’re a kava connoisseur or just starting your kava journey, coming out to our Portland kava bar offers something for everyone. Let’s look at a few reasons why the next time you knock back a shell of kava, it should be while sitting at our nakamal. You Get to...
Bula Opening a New Location in Downtown Vancouver
When Bula owner Judd Rench first opened his kava bar in Southeast Portland in 2011, he wanted to share his passion for kava with his hometown community in the Pacific Northwest. Now, nearly 11 years later, Judd’s kava journey continues with the expansion of a second Bula Kava House location in downtown Vancouver, WA. Judd’s Kava Discovery During his late teens and early 20s, Judd traveled extensively, living in both Southeast Asia and the Caribbean. Yet, it was when working in Hawaii as a scuba diving instructor that he first discovered kava. As one of the only places in the...
Exploring New Year's Traditions in the South Pacific
No matter where you go in the world, everyone loves a good party. And few occasions elicit the type of giddy celebration as New Year’s Eve. Here in the U.S., the countdown to the new year usually involves large crowds of people gathered together eagerly awaiting the stroke of midnight. Whether on the streets of New Orleans, standing in Times Square, or counting down the clock standing on shores of the San Francisco bay, revelers will be sure to experience a festive atmosphere and a whole lot of fun. Of course, New Year’s Eve isn’t only celebrated in the U.S....
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