Kava Guru

International buyers attending the Fiji Tourism Expo had the opportunity to peruse and sample medicinal kava on June 17, 2015 See what they had to say: http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=310226

Kava Study for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: There has been a recent study conducted to test the effectiveness of Kava for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). http://kava.guru//kava-study-for-generalized-anxiety-diso/

Send some love out to the people of Vanuatu. Hopefully they have the will to rebound and sow some new crops.

Along with what's shaping up to be a great bar, the folks behind Melo Melo Kava Bar have also launched a website dedicated to sharing more information about kava, its botany, chemistry, and cultural uses. I'm thrilled to see another great resource on kava online, and encourage everyone to check it out!

Bula! The Melo Melo Kava Bar (which we gushed about back in September when it was just a business plan) has opened in Berkeley. Melo Melo features an alcohol-free menu with an emphasis on noble Vanuatu kavas, tea, and kombucha. http://www.berkeleyside.com//bites-melomelo-and-zing-cafe/

We always love to hear about kava lovers pursuing their passion! http://www.dailycal.org/2016/03/04/melomelo-kava-bar/

Another new kava bar just popped up in Florida! Bula on the Beach, located in Madeira Beach, is hosting its grand opening Saturday, February 7th from noon until 2 am. Need more incentive to go? The first 50 customers have the chance to score a free botanical tea and shell of kava every day for a month. Nice!

The Kava Bars Interactive Map is ONLINE! - Add your own Kava links now, with a pretty and comprehensive interface. http://kava.guru/kava-bars/

Now that the European Union has officially lifted its ban on kava, Fiji kava farmers have a new market for their livelihood, and a new problem: they simply can't grow enough kava to meet the export market's demand.

Kava is an important business for many people living in places like Vanuatu. For this farmer, the kava industry is the key to providing a better life for his children. (in case you are wondering, Vt255,000=$2,269USD) http://www.onepng.com//215-two-year-old-kava-plants-sold-a

In response to speculation that kava consumption may have dangerous side effects, the World Health Organization (WHO) decided to take a thorough look into the issue. Have a look for yourself at some of their findings...https://www.kava.com/kava-information/kava-side-effects/

A heartening piece of news in the international kava scene: after a 30-year gap in diplomatic relations, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Fiji this past month. As guest of honor, he was warmly greeted with a kava ceremony!

Tonga begins the celebration of the coronation of King Tupou VI with an ancient kava ceremony http://www.abc.net.au//coronation-of-tongas-king-t/6578090