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Discover Kava!

Aumakua Kava Lounge is a unique kava bar on the north shore of Maui, offering craft Tiki-inspired non-alcoholic hand crafted functional 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 cultivars 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!

From our tiki-inspired creations to our locally brewed kombucha, every drink is crafted to perfection, reflecting our commitment to quality and tradition, and served with aloha.

At Aumkaua Kava Lounge we believe in the power of community, the importance of tradition, and the responsibility to protect the land and ocean that inspire us. Join us in celebrating the spirit of aloha and the journey to preserve what makes Hawaii truly special.

Our mission is to honor the sacred traditions of kava, sharing its story, and creating a space where community, culture, and innovation come together. Our micro grant program is dedicated to be good stewards of the land and to preserve Hawaiian culture by giving back.

Premium kava powders and extracts

Savor the flavors of our craft mocktails Experience unique non-alcoholic drinks for all natural mood elevation

Aumakua Kava Lounge

Discover Kava!

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.

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.

Kava is a time-honored South Pacific elixir known for its naturally relaxing without alcohol with all natural ingredients. Backed by centuries of tradition and modern research, it’s a safe, non-habit-forming way to unwind. Great for mood elevation and social connections by removing stress, mental fatigue or worry, shown to naturally increase dopamine. Perfect as a potent post recovery supplement with mild pain relieving and muscle relaxing properties.

Kava Uses

Kava has long been used in ceremonial gatherings with chiefs and warriors, as well as in everyday social settings. It is deeply rooted in the traditions of Pacific Oceanic cultures, including Hawaii, Vanuatu, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Fiji, and Tonga.This calming herbal drink is prized for its natural muscle-relaxing properties without impairing mental clarity. Many use kava root to ease nervous tension, reduce social anxiety, and promote a sense of relaxation and connection.

Product Menu

Traditional Kava ('Awa)

We source the highest quality kava cultivars from across the South Pacific—including Vanuatu, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands. Taste the purity, feel the potency—discover the difference in every sip.

Tongan 70/30 Grind

House Kava

From the Kailua Organic Family farm in Tonga, delivered directly to us. We use this as our house kava and use it in all of our craft cocktails. This kava is finely ground, has a smooth texture, great flavor, pain relieving , relaxing and mood elevating effects. Traditional grind 30% lateral 70% basal root. Ofa Atu! Chemotype 4265 Kavalactones 7-11%

Vauatu Boroguru 100% lateral Root

Very high quality cultivar of noble kava selected from plants aged 5-7 years organically. 100% lateral root made from only the smaller more potent roots that extend from the main root stock. The color is dark brown and the flavor is earthy with strong minerality, and has a very peppery strong finish. It has MAO-B inhibiting effects increasing dopamine levels which elevate mood, and contribute to motivation, focus, and feelings of pleasure. Chemotype: 423165 Kavalactones 13%

Fresh Local Hawaiian 70/30 Grind

Sourced from around the Hawaiian Islands, including Big Island & Molokai. This Kava (awa in Hawaiian) is fresh green kava harvested, frozen and shipped directly to us. These cultivars have a strong fresh wheatgrass or cucumber like flavor with medium minerality that gives it complexity. Rotating various strains, including ones reserved for the chiefs and Ali’i not served to the people but now can be enjoyed by all. Perfect blend of strength and flavor. Chemotype: 463251 Kavalactones: 14-15%

Waka Fiji 70/30 Grind

Nice mix of both heady and body kava effects. One of the more heady kavas we offer. Mild peppery taste, smokey wheatgrass undertones, with strong long lasting effects. We offer Waka Fijian kava meaning it's been grown for 4-6 years so it is more potent. Chemotype 463251 / 426351 Kavalactones 7-11%

Solomon Island 'Gold" 100 % Lateral Root

From Solomon Islands (Guadalcanal Headhunters). This is a very high quality noble kava selected from plants aged seven years and is organically grown in rich volcanic soil. This 100% lateral root kava is made only from the smaller more potent roots that extend from the main root stock. Lateral roots are prized because they are higher in kavalactones. This kava is aromatic, yellow in color and has a very mild drinkable flavor with a nice peppery finish. Chemotype 243561 Kavalactones
15%

Craft Tiki Kava Mocktails

Each drink is handcrafted with organic ingredients and our signature house-made syrups—crafted with care, whenever possible

Zombie Punch

House made falernum, house made grenadine, grapefruit, bitters, 2 shots of kava, + kava extract

Lychee Fish Bowl

House made lilikoi & lychee syrup, grapefruit, lime juice, bitters, kava, + Kava extract

Saturn Return

House made lilikoi & falernum, orgeat, fresh pressed lime juice, bitters, two shots of kava, + Kava extract, hibiscus float, choice of Gummy garnish

Missionaries Downfall

House made lilikoi & falernum, orgeat, fresh pressed lime juice, bitters, two shots of kava, + Kava extract, hibiscus float, choice of Gummy garnish

Moscow Mule

Grapefruit, fresh pressed lime juice, kava, ginger beer

Savoring Moments at Aumakua Kava Lounge: A Photo Gallery

Uses and Effects

Kava has long been used in ceremonial gatherings with chiefs and warriors, as well as in everyday social settings. It is deeply rooted in the traditions of Pacific Oceanic cultures, including Hawaii, Vanuatu, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Fiji, and Tonga.This calming herbal drink is prized for its natural muscle-relaxing properties without impairing mental clarity. Many use kava root to ease nervous tension, reduce social anxiety, and promote a sense of relaxation and connection.

Traditional Kava ('Awa)

We source the highest quality kava cultivars from across the South Pacific—including Vanuatu, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands. Taste the purity, feel the potency—discover the difference in every sip.

Tongan 70/30 Grind

House Kava

From the Kailua Organic Family farm in Tonga, delivered directly to us. We use this as our house kava and use it in all of our craft cocktails. This kava is finely ground, has a smooth texture, great flavor, pain relieving , relaxing and mood elevating effects. Traditional grind 30% lateral 70% basal root. Ofa Atu! Chemotype 4265 Kavalactones 7-11%

Vauatu Boroguru 100% lateral Root

Very high quality cultivar of noble kava selected from plants aged 5-7 years organically. 100% lateral root made from only the smaller more potent roots that extend from the main root stock. The color is dark brown and the flavor is earthy with strong minerality, and has a very peppery strong finish. It has MAO-B inhibiting effects increasing dopamine levels which elevate mood, and contribute to motivation, focus, and feelings of pleasure. Chemotype: 423165 Kavalactones 13%

Fresh Local Hawaiian 70/30 Grind

Sourced from around the Hawaiian Islands, including Big Island & Molokai. This Kava (awa in Hawaiian) is fresh green kava harvested, frozen and shipped directly to us. These cultivars have a strong fresh wheatgrass or cucumber like flavor with medium minerality that gives it complexity. Rotating various strains, including ones reserved for the chiefs and Ali’i not served to the people but now can be enjoyed by all. Perfect blend of strength and flavor. Chemotype: 463251 Kavalactones: 14-15%

Waka Fiji 70/30 Grind

Nice mix of both heady and body kava effects. One of the more heady kavas we offer. Mild peppery taste, smokey wheatgrass undertones, with strong long lasting effects. We offer Waka Fijian kava meaning it's been grown for 4-6 years so it is more potent. Chemotype 463251 / 426351 Kavalactones 7-11%

Solomon Island 'Gold" 100 % Lateral Root

From Solomon Islands (Guadalcanal Headhunters). This is a very high quality noble kava selected from plants aged seven years and is organically grown in rich volcanic soil. This 100% lateral root kava is made only from the smaller more potent roots that extend from the main root stock. Lateral roots are prized because they are higher in kavalactones. This kava is aromatic, yellow in color and has a very mild drinkable flavor with a nice peppery finish. Chemotype 243561 Kavalactones
15%

Craft Tiki Kava Mocktails

Each drink is handcrafted with organic ingredients and our signature house-made syrups—crafted with care, whenever possible

Zombie Punch

House made falernum, house made grenadine, grapefruit, bitters, 2 shots of kava, + kava extract

Lychee Fish Bowl

House made lilikoi & lychee syrup, grapefruit, lime juice, bitters, kava, + Kava extract

Saturn Return

House made lilikoi & falernum, orgeat, fresh pressed lime juice, bitters, two shots of kava, + Kava extract, hibiscus float, choice of Gummy garnish

Missionaries Downfall

House made lilikoi & falernum, orgeat, fresh pressed lime juice, bitters, two shots of kava, + Kava extract, hibiscus float, choice of Gummy garnish

Moscow Mule

Grapefruit, fresh pressed lime juice, kava, ginger beer

Savoring Moments at Aumakua Kava Lounge: A Photo Gallery

What our Patrons are saying

Meet the Aumakua Kava Team

Adesh Khalsa

Aumakua Kava Lounge -Adesh created a space where tradition meets innovation—honoring sacred ‘awa practices while crafting a modern kava experience. with over 15 years in the kava industry, curating 3 kava bars in that time, she is now pushing the envelope on craft kava cocktails and functional beverages.

Founder

Tre Savage

Shift supervisor, working at kava lounge for over 3 years. Practice compassion, love often, appreciate the little things, give generously, have faith, live abundant

Shift Supervisor

Kai Bollinger

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Bar Program Director

Meet the Aumakua Kava Team

Adesh Khalsa

Aumakua Kava Lounge was born from a deep respect for the land, ocean, and cultural heritage of Hawai‘i. Guided by Kumu Hula Kanoe and Kapono, founder Adesh created a space where tradition meets innovation—honoring sacred ‘awa practices while crafting a modern kava experience.

Founder

Tre Savage

Shift supervisor, working at kava lounge for over 3 years. Practice compassion, love often, appreciate the little things, give generously, have faith, live abundant