kava
Pacific relaxation brew
Kava is a plant native to the Pacific Islands, or the mildly sedative drink made from its roots.
The beverage has been used ceremonially and socially in Polynesian cultures for centuries.
Kava produces relaxation and mild euphoria without impairing mental clarity: We shared a bowl of kava at the ceremony.
Kava bars have spread to Western cities as an alcohol alternative.
Consumable liquid
- brewSteeped or fermented drink
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- decoctionBoiled herbal concentrate
- muddy waterLiquid clouded with soil
grog · shell · cup · preparation · strainer · coconut shell · gourd · pounded
Pacific island republic
- VanuatuMelanesian archipelago nation
- TongaSouth Pacific kingdom
- SamoaSouth Pacific island nation
- HawaiiPacific island state
Polynesia · Melanesia · Micronesia · Oceania · South Pacific · Cook Islands · Papua New Guinea · island
Underground absorbing structure
- rootstockBase for grafted plants
- stumpTrunk base after felling
- cultivarBred plant variety
- shrubSmall woody plant
leaves · stems · harvest · propagation · cutting · plantation · waka · dried
State of being unwound
- calmFree from agitation
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
numbness · tingling · muscle relaxation · anxiolytic · stress relief · mellow · peaceful · drowsy
Ceremonial set of actions
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- sacredWorthy of reverence
- chiefTop-ranking leader
gathering · offering · custom · welcoming · reconciliation · communion · ancestral · respect
Coarse and unpretentious
- pepperyHaving sharp, hot flavor
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
- muddyObscured by silt
- numbingCausing loss of sensation
astringent · woody · herbal · pungent · acquired taste · chalky · gritty · strong
Concentrated derived substance
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- supplementSomething added to complete
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- pasteThick sticky substance
drink
Consumable liquid
muddy water · grog · shell · cup · preparation · strainer · coconut shell · gourd · pounded · ground
Fiji
Pacific island republic
Hawaii · Polynesia · Melanesia · Micronesia · Oceania · South Pacific · Cook Islands · Papua New Guinea · island · village
root
Underground absorbing structure
shrub · leaves · stems · harvest · propagation · cutting · plantation · waka · dried · fresh
relaxation
State of being unwound
tranquility · numbness · tingling · muscle relaxation · anxiolytic · stress relief · mellow · peaceful · drowsy · sociable
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- sacredWorthy of reverence
chief · gathering · offering · custom · welcoming · reconciliation · communion · ancestral · respect · protocol
earthy
Coarse and unpretentious
numbing · astringent · woody · herbal · pungent · acquired taste · chalky · gritty · strong · potent
extract
Concentrated derived substance
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- supplementSomething added to complete
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
paste · resin · standardized · full-spectrum
- Pacific PeoplesSamoan, Tongan, Hawaiian, Maori, Fijian
- Kavawaka
- Magnoliidsmagnolia, annona, sassafras, cinnamon tree, nutmeg
- beverageswater, coffee, tea, juice, milk
- sleep aidsmelatonin, sleeping pills, sleeping pill, sleep aid, Ambien
- island cultureHawaiian culture, seafaring, aloha, island cuisine, surfing