How much caffeine is in Pacific Kava Kava Soothing Ceremonial Brew?

Pacific Kava Kava Soothing Ceremonial Brew is naturally caffeine-free, so each 4 oz shell bowl serving contains no measurable caffeine.

What temperature should I use for Pacific Kava Kava Soothing Ceremonial Brew?

Target 25°C (77°F). Below this range the cup tends toward sourness and thinness from under-extraction; above it, bitterness rises faster than sweetness.

How long should Pacific Kava Kava Soothing Ceremonial Brew be extracted?

Extract for 10 minutes kneading and squeezing in strainer bag using Traditional Kneading in Muslin Strainer Bag, at a ratio of 30g ground root in 500ml room temp water, prepared at Medium Ground Root. Time and ratio move together: a heavier dose generally wants a shorter contact time.

Why does my Pacific Kava Kava Soothing Ceremonial Brew taste bitter?

Bitterness almost always indicates over-extraction. Shorten the contact time, lower the water temperature slightly, or use less leaf. Change one variable at a time so you can tell which one was responsible.

Who should avoid Pacific Kava Kava Soothing Ceremonial Brew?

Associated with rare but serious liver injury. Do not drink it if you have liver disease, take medication metabolised by the liver, or drink alcohol regularly — speak to a doctor or pharmacist first. Sale is restricted or prohibited in some countries. Check what applies where you are. Heavy regular consumption is associated with kava dermopathy (dry, scaly skin). This is general educational information, not medical advice — consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own circumstances.

Reviewed Aug 2026

Herbal & Botanical · Vanuatu & Fiji Islands

Pacific Kava Kava Soothing Ceremonial Brew

Name: How to Brew Pacific Kava Kava Soothing Ceremonial Brew
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 oz shell bowl
Cuisine: Vanuatu & Fiji Islands
Ingredients: 30 g dried botanicals, whole or cut; 500 g cold filtered water; Ice for serving; Honey or lemon to finish, optional and added after tasting

Kava / 'Awa

The peace botanical of the South Pacific: a cold-emulsified root infusion delivering anxiety relief and muscle relaxation without cognitive fog.

Kava is brewed by cold-emulsifying the ground root of the Piper methysticum shrub in cold water.

Sensory profile

Comparative scale

sweetnessLow

acidityVery low

bitternessVery high

bodyHigh

aromaModerate

You should taste

How it unfolds

Aroma → Palate → Finish

AromaBefore and as you sip

No distinct note recorded here — the aroma reads as moderate rather than carrying a nameable character of its own.

moderate aroma

PalateWhile it is in the mouth

No distinct note recorded here — the palate reads as restrained rather than carrying a nameable character of its own.

restrained sweetness

FinishAfter you swallow

clear body

Where it sits

Caffeine-free, alongside the other botanicals at the bottom of the scale.

Published as caffeine-free. Botanical infusions carry no caffeine unless blended with tea or coffee.

What people say

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Fellow Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2

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