Kava - Traditional Melo Melo
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Melo Melo Kava: The Afternoon, Unhurried
The best-known name in Vanuatu Kava and the one we sell most, from Espiritu Santo, with a balanced chemotype (243156) that sits between the lighter daytime cultivars and the heavy evening ones. Bitter-sweet and creamy in the cup, slower to arrive than Kelai and longer in the body. The Kava for a late afternoon that is going nowhere in particular.
- Character
- Creamy · Black pepper · Toasted malt
- Companion for
- Late afternoons · Slow conversation · Winding down
- Pairs well with
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Chamomile (Matricaria recutita): apple-scented flowers of the daisy family, long associated with calm evenings, rest and digestion. Enjoyed as a tea.
A calming herb that is useful for nervous stomachs, colic, heart spasms, relieving colds, flus, and fevers, plus a powerful antiviral, and soothing & uplifting tea for nervous tension, anxiety and depression.
An intricate climbing flower, a classic for winding down.
Ingredients
Content: Noble Kava root (Piper methysticum), Melo Melo cultivar, traditional grind
Herbal Intelligence
Phytochemistry
Kava root and rhizome contain a group of compounds known as kavalactones, including kavain, dihydrokavain and methysticin. These constituents have been studied extensively for their action on the nervous system.
Living tradition
Kava has been the Pacific's shared evening drink for some three thousand years, poured in ceremony and in company. Today it is best known as the herb people reach for in place of alcohol: a social drink for the end of the day, and the alternative our customers most often come to us for.
Suggested use
A serve is up to 3 heaped tablespoons (35 to 40 g) per person. Put the root in a kava strainer in a bowl, cover with 600 mL of room-temperature water, never hot, and knead and squeeze the strainer for five to ten minutes. Strain into a cup or a shared bowl, and keep the root for a second, lighter brew. Drunk over the evening, a few times a week rather than every day, and not on a night with alcohol. A splash of milk or coconut milk makes it smoother.
Specifications
- Other Names
- Coral flower, Kava kava, kawa, waka, lewena, yaqona, grog (Fiji), sakau (Pohnpei), 'awa (Hawaii), 'ava (Samoa) and wati (New Guinea)
- Range
- Noble Kava
- Grown In
- Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
- Organic Status
- Chemical/pesticide free
- Plant Parts
- Root
- Packaging
- Home compostable, reusable zip lock pouch
- Kavalactone profile
- 243156, balanced
The six digits rank the main kavalactones by abundance: 1 desmethoxyyangonin, 2 dihydrokavain, 3 yangonin, 4 kavain, 5 dihydromethysticin, 6 methysticin. A code beginning 42 is kavain-led and lighter; one beginning 24 leads with dihydrokavain and sits heavier.
Vegan Friendly
Precautions
- Kava is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women and children.
- Contraindicated with L-Dopa and other Parkinson's disease drugs.
- Caution in liver disease.
- Do not operate heavy machinery.
- Avoid prolonged use.
- Caution - It is not recommended to consume Kava alongside nervous system depressant medications such as sedatives, antidepressants, MAOIs, Benzodiazepines, antipsychotics.
Happy Herb Co shares referenced knowledge about herbs and makes no therapeutic claims for its products. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition, please speak with a health professional before using any herb.
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I’ve only tried two kava brands so far and this one is the best. I may have made it a bit too strong as it hit me fast and strong but only lasted about 15 minutes before mellowing out into a lovely relaxed/sleepy state for the rest of my afternoon. Will be purchasing again and trying some of the other mixes.
Great quality, nice relaxing effect. Not many serves for the price.
Hi, yes we love Melo Melo and its coming out in instant very soon, which means you only need a teaspoon, it is twice the price but it goes much further. Thanks for the review, Laura
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