What is Solomon Island Gold kava?

Solomon Island Gold is a noble kava cultivar from the Solomon Islands, an archipelago in the southwestern Pacific east of Papua New Guinea. The Solomon Islands have their own distinct kava cultivars, and Solomon kava is comparatively underrepresented on the US market. It is ground Piper methysticum root.

Where our Solomon Island Gold Kava comes from

We source Solomon Island Gold from growers in the Solomon Islands. Solomon kava tends to be value-priced relative to Vanuatu and Fiji while still being noble root.

Our Solomon Island Gold Kava is third-party lab tested for heavy metals, microbial contaminants, and kavalactone content. A Certificate of Analysis is available on request.

Solomon Island kava vs. other origins

The Solomon Islands are one of several kava origins we stock:

• Solomon Island Gold — a distinct Solomon noble cultivar.
• Solomon Island Head Hunter — another Solomon noble variety.
• Vanuatu — the heart of kava cultivation.

How kava is traditionally prepared

Kava root is traditionally prepared by kneading the ground root in water and straining out the fibrous material, which yields the classic Pacific Islander kava beverage served across Vanuatu, Fiji, and the wider Pacific. Ground root powder is the form used for that traditional preparation; a strainer bag or a shaker such as the AluBall makes it quicker.

Solomon Island Gold Kava Root Powder

Solomon Island Gold Kava is sold as traditional ground noble kava root powder, by weight, in a range of sizes from 1 oz to 1 lb. Larger sizes bring the per-ounce price down.

Storage

Store kava powder in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity. Kept cool and dry, Solomon Island Gold Kava holds its quality for a long time.

Solomon Island Gold Kava at a glance

Botanical name

Piper methysticum

Family

Piperaceae

Origin

Solomon Islands

Type

Noble kava, ground root

Formats & sizes

Powder, 1 oz to 1 lb

Lab tested

Yes, third-party tested