Kava
Kava is a root from the South Pacific, traditionally ground and mixed with water and shared at the end of the day. Botanical Brewing turns it into sparkling, fruit-forward cans that taste nothing like the muddy bowl you may have heard about.
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The best kava drinks of 2026
Five kava drinks worth buying, from the can we hand every first-timer to the stick pack we pack for trips.
What is kava? A beginner's guide
A root from the South Pacific that's been an evening drink for centuries, and is now showing up in cans and kava bars across the US.
Kava vs. alcohol: what's actually different
Kava fills the same slot in the evening as a beer or a glass of wine. Here's how it compares, and why so many people are switching.
Hiyo vs. kava
One is a modern seltzer with a blend of adaptogens. The other is a centuries-old root. Here's how they compare, and which to pick.
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