When recreational marijuana use was legalized in Oregon back in 2014, pot proponents throughout the state and the U.S. rejoiced. Not only would Oregon join Colorado and neighboring Washington in the growing movement of ending the decades long prohibition of marijuana in the U.S., the legislation would also enable adults in the state to enjoy the recreational and medicinal benefits of cannabis. To many kava enthusiasts, the journey of marijuana becoming legal resonated with their own experiences dealing with how kava is often viewed by those who haven’t enjoyed its benefits firsthand. Over the years, erroneous reports have often misrepresented...
Introducing Kula & Akau Tongan Kava When it comes to cultivating some of the world’s finest kava, few places can produce such complex and enticing varieties better than Tonga. That’s why we are so excited to announce the addition of two new Tongan kavas to our Bula Kava House menu. Tongan kava farmers today have successfully honored the proud tradition of kava in their culture by growing some of the world’s finest kava varieties. Many European distributors have taken notice of the kava quality in Tonga, making the demand for Tongan kava at an all-time high. While this demand makes...
As Earth Day approaches on April 22nd, our team at Bula Kava House wants to take a moment to appreciate the birth of the modern environmental movement that began back in 1970. Founded by then U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, the idea behind Earth Day was to create public awareness about pressing environmental issues that faced the U.S. and the world beyond. Since Earth Day was first established, we’ve seen significant progress made in how we treat the environment in the U.S. in the forms of the Clean Air, Safe Drinking Water, Endangered Species, and Food Quality Protection Acts, among others....
Judd's Latest South Pacific Adventure With the demand for kava increasing in recent years, the current available supply of mature kava has dwindled. Some of our favorite Bula Kava House suppliers have increased their prices, while also cutting back on the amount of kava they have available. Once a grower exhausts their kava supplies, a quick phone call or trip to the store will not help to replenish the inventory. Kava takes years to fully mature once planted. Unfortunately, the promise of future kava – and let us just say that what’s recently been planted in response to the current...