Kava is a traditional, non-alcoholic beverage made from the root of the Piper methysticum plant, a member of the pepper family. Native to the South Pacific—especially islands like Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, and Hawaii—kava has been consumed for over 3,000 years as a ceremonial, social, and medicinal drink.

Where Does It Come From?
Kava originates in Oceania, where it has deep cultural and spiritual significance. The root is typically ground, mixed with cold water, and strained to create an earthy, slightly numbing beverage known for its calming and mood-lifting effects.

How Long Has It Been Drank?
Pacific Island communities have passed down kava preparation and consumption traditions for millennia. It's a key part of welcoming ceremonies, conflict resolution, storytelling, and tribal rituals.

What Are the Traditions?
Traditional kava ceremonies often involve gathering in a circle, with a designated person preparing and serving the drink in coconut shells. Participants usually clap once before receiving the shell and say “Bula!” (a Fijian toast meaning “to life” or “good health”) before drinking. Afterward, they may clap again in appreciation.

The experience is deeply communal and respectful, intended to foster peace, connection, and clarity—a practice The Lost Patrick Kava House proudly honors and shares with Charlotte.