Traditional Grind

The fuller flavour, and the ritual that goes with it. Kneaded in a strainer bag and strained by hand, the way kava is made in the nakamal. Processed within a day of harvest, so the taste and aroma stay as close to freshly harvested kava as dried root gets.

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11 products
  • Traditional Grind

    Melo Melo

    Port Vila's favourite. Warm and mellow, made for lazy afternoons and good music.

    $72.00
  • Traditional Grind

    Borogoru

    The classic evening kava. Slow and mellow, at the heavier end of the range.

    $72.00
  • Traditional Grind

    Mavun Lateral Reserve

    One hundred percent lateral roots from Mavunlevu. Robust and rapid, for experienced drinkers.

    $70.00
  • Traditional Grind

    Palarasul

    Santo's finest. Exceptionally smooth and floral, and easy to drink shell after shell.

    $72.00
  • Traditional Grind

    Silesse

    Made for quiet evenings on your own. Slow to build, buttery and long lasting.

    $72.00
  • Traditional Grind

    Bir Kar

    Bright at the start, softer by the end. Good for shorter sessions and easy company.

    $72.00
  • Traditional Grind

    Tavukari

    A rare Santo cultivar that arrives in waves. Fresh and floral, and hard to pin down.

    $72.00
  • Traditional Grind

    Nakamal Nights

    Blended with peaceful nights in mind. Our smoothest and easiest to drink.

    $72.00
  • Traditional Grind

    Kelai

    Epi's legendary cultivar. Bright and uplifting, with a clean finish.

    $75.00
  • Traditional Grind

    Puariki

    Grown only on Tongoa and rarely available. Uplifting, with remarkable depth.

    $75.00
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