Kava – A Tour of Kava Geography

Today we present to you the Kava tour, Ozia style!

But before that, do you know what Kava is? Kava is an earthy mixture made from the pounded root of a pepper plant species. It has ancient roots in the Pacific islands. 
Kava was grown throughout Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia for its medicinal and relaxing properties. The domestication of kava in the Pacific islands and other regions have existed for thousands of years. Kava’s a big part of Fijian culture. In ceremonial occasions such as the sevusevu, kava is offered to a guest or a chief.

Learn more about Kava & its benefits

Now let’s take you back to the Adventurous Life of Kava. 

Oceania: The World of Infinite Possibilities

The journey starts from the world of Oceania. 

Oceania represents the regions in the Central and South Pacific Ocean, a geographic region that includes Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. It spans across the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. 

The region of Oceania is extremely diverse in terms of its geography and environment. You have mountain ranges, volcanoes, glaciers, tropical forests, coral regions. So much happens in this region that you need a lifetime or perhaps more to fathom its sheer beauty.

Oceania is so huge that it constitutes 14 countries (as shown in the image) and is home to kickass cultures.

For our tour, the regions we are peeping into are:

Melanesia: Home to Fiji, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, and Papua New guinea.

Polynesia: Home to Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga and a thousand other sets of small islands.

Micronesia: An area with over 1200 small islands which include Palau and Pohnpei.

The Three Musketeers  

Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia together form a strong alliance of cultural diversity. But what makes them work for Kava? 

Well…these regions lie in a warm equatorial band between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. This kind of environment supports the growth of many agricultural products such as coconuts, bananas, and our favourite kava. 

The tropical regions not only offer you the perfect vacation experience but support the harvesting of our beloved Kava!

Kava harvesting requires a lot of labour. A typical plant needs over 3-4 years to grow fully. Without this time, it cannot provide its true therapeutic qualities of relieving anxiety. It requires an immense amount of patience. The patience pays off as it is considered to be a cash crop for all three regions. 

Kava is typically grown in climates that range from 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit (or 18-25 Celcius). You also need very sunny climates, with lots of natural water and humidity.

The beauty of the South Pacific regions of Micronesia, Polynesia and Melanesia is the power of soil too. Multiple crops can be grown with Kava. The harmonious existence of many crops together make farming a profitable affair for many people in these regions. 

Kava is demanding but it loves you back with its flexibility to co-exist with other crops and help you by giving off good profits too. That’s a deal we all want, ain’t it?

Wait Wait!

Of course, now it’s obvious why the South Pacific is so great for kava production. However, there are other mainland US states beyond Hawaii that have proven to be conducive, including Florida, Texas, Southern California, and parts of the gulf coast. 

Good news is – its wings are spreading and the shared love for the shrub continues to grow stronger and stronger. If you are wondering how to join the community then think no more! Try our earthy, tongue tingling Kava Kava Candy. Just click here and start your journey today.

The Multiverse of Kava 

Yes, Kava candy exists and so do many other forms! The diversity of Kava cultivation has resulted in many innovative products around the world such as Kava Latte or tea or adding fruits to not only tolerate its taste but also enhance its effects.