Author Archives: DAMI

The entire kava industry has been virtually shut-down since 2002 when Germany, France and other European countries blamed kava for some deaths. The alarm bells were sounded and countries like Canada jumped on the bandwagon and banned the sale of … Continue reading →

I usually prefer mixing up some old-school kava using the powdered lateral roots of some delicious Vanuatu grown plants; there is nothing like sharing a well squeezed batch of fresh kava with good friends, good music and the great outdoors. … Continue reading →

We’ve updated our website! It’s the perfect time to do it…end of January, snow and ice everywhere and darkness…a perfect time to enjoy kava! Our new website is at http://kavacanada.ca We’re still making some changes and finishing the translations but … Continue reading →

I think I’ve finally found the most potent kava recipe that really gives me the best kava buzz. I don’t always drink kava to have a buzz; sometimes I want a mellow drink so I can relax outside in the … Continue reading →

Normally, when you think of a kava ritual you think of palm trees and beaches and warm tropical breezes. When you live in New Brunswick you might have to make a few changes to the kava ritual itinerary that will … Continue reading →

It was two days before Christmas and we were getting ready to just hibernate for 10 days. Stay at home with the wood-stove and not work and not go anywhere but to the fridge and back! I went out to … Continue reading →

Try looking for information on kava and you’ll see the media warnings about how dangerous it can be. Kava is made out to be something like “The Blob” or an alien creature from science-fiction movies; an evil flesh-eating plant that … Continue reading →

I remember when I worked at a repertory cinema in Montreal back in the day, my job was doorman, ticket taker, popcorn seller, bathroom cleaner, film hauler and basically the all-round handy-man at the old Rialto Theatre in Montreal. We … Continue reading →

The other day we were talking about kava plants and how to grow them…it sure sounded difficult…while my house plants are doing pretty good I’m not sure if I will ever even see a kava plant in the wild although … Continue reading →