Aumakua Kava Lounge is a unique kava bar on the north shore of Maui, offering craft Tiki-inspired non-alcoholic cocktails made with the traditional root beverage, kava. Kava is known to promote sociability, ease stress, and relieve nervous tension, all while keeping the mind clear. We pride ourselves on offering the highest potency and best quality kava from all over the South Pacific, including fresh local Hawaiian varieties. Visit us in Paia town on the road to Hana or before heading to Mama's Fish House!
What is Kava?
Kava, 'awa in Hawaii, also called kava-kava, is a local beverage of the South Pacific Islands made from the kava root (Piper mestythecin). The word kava refers both to the plant and the earthy potent kava drink produced from its roots. Pure kava has a very earthy flavor and makes the tongue numb because kava has analgesic or pain relieving properties. If you can get past the taste, which many actually like, you find yourself feeling a sense of expansion, centeredness, connection and increased access to emotional intelligence.
It is used in ceremonies with chiefs and warriors as well as social gatherings. Kava is consumed throughout the Pacific Oceanic cultures including Hawaii, Vanuatu, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Fiji, and Tonga to name a few.
It melts away stress with it’s muscle relaxing properties without impairing mental clarity. Many people report using kava for nervous tension, since it reduces social inhibitions and makes people feel more comfortable. The outcome usually results in more authenticity and truly great conversations. Often called the root of happiness.
Technically is shown to increases dopamine levels in the brain. Dopamine relates to feelings of contentment, pleasure, motivation and creativity. All of these are enhanced from drinking kava especially if drinking a kava that is higher in #4 Kavain. People claim that it gently soothes away any aches and pains in the body. This is backed by research which show Dihydromethysticin, a compound in Kava that directly realtes to it’s mild pain relieving effects.
Hand crafted with organic and house made syrups and ingredients when possible!
House made falernum, house made grenadine, grapefruit, bitters, 2 shots of kava, + kava extract
House made lilikoi & lychee syrup, grapefruit, lime juice, bitters, kava, + Kava extract
House made lilikoi & falernum, orgeat, fresh pressed lime juice, bitters, two shots of kava,
+ Kava extract, hibiscus float, choice of Gummy garnish
Organic pineapple juice, house made lychee syrup, calamansi, fresh mint, lime, citrus bitters, kava
+kava extract
Grapefruit, fresh pressed lime juice, kava, ginger beer
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