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Judd Rench
Snakes on an Earthly Plane: Examining the Fijian Kava Myth

Snakes on an Earthly Plane: Examining the Fijian Kava Myth

At Bula Kava House, we celebrate more than just our love of kava. We appreciate and respect kava's important role in the traditions and cultures of those places on Earth where kava is considered more than just a beverage but a part of life. As we have recently covered in our continuing series on kava myths of the South Pacific, kava has often symbolized a bridge that connects the past with the present. In the Tongan legend of kava, Fevanga sacrificed his daughter Kava kilia mai Faa'imata to honor his king when the man could not produce enough food to...

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Judd Rench
Exploring the Vanuatu Kava Myth

Exploring the Vanuatu Kava Myth

Kava plays a very special role in the cultures and communities that grow this unique plant in the South Pacific. Unlike coffee, tea, coco, and other highly exported items, the cultivation and sale of kava transplants part of the culture and tradition from the villages and towns in Fiji, Vanuatu, and Tonga where kava originates to the homes and nakamals around the world where it’s finally enjoyed. As we learned in examining the origin of kava myth from the Tongan culture, kava often represents a connection between the past and present. In the Tongan myth, the sacrifice of Kava kilia...

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Judd Rench
The Legend of Tongan Kava

The Legend of Tongan Kava

At Bula Kava House, we celebrate more than just our love of kava. We appreciate and respect the important role kava plays in the traditions and cultures of those places on Earth were kava is considered more than just a beverage, but a part of life. For hundreds of years, in places like Fiji, Vanuatu, and Tonga, kava has symbolized a connection between the people and their ancestors. Cherishing this special relationship, kava ceremonies seek to connect the present with the past during significant moments like marriage, the passing of an elder, and the coronation of a new king. While...

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Judd Rench
Introducing Our New Line of Micronized Kavas

Introducing Our New Line of Micronized Kavas

If you’re looking to buy kava online, the team at Bula always strives to provide our loyal customers with new and exciting ways of enjoying their favorite kava drink. With the release of our new line of micronized kavas, we’ve made it easier than ever for kava fans to enjoy a curated variety of their favorite beverage. Now available online, we’re excited to announce the release of our new line of micronized kava root: Melo Melo, Nangol Noble, and Nambawan. When brewed using the traditional method, it takes time to make a batch of kava. If new to making kava...

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