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Kava

↳ from Fiji, Fiji

A mild, earthy, tongue-numbing drink made from the pounded root of a pepper plant. Shared in a ceremony across the Pacific.

History

Kava has been used in Pacific ceremonies for over 3,000 years. In Fiji, it is called yaqona and offered at greetings and meetings.

Ingredients

  • Kava root (powder)
  • Water

How it's made

  1. Dig up and dry the kava root
  2. Pound or grind to powder
  3. Mix the powder with water in a bowl
  4. Strain through a cloth
  5. Serve in coconut-shell cups with clapping

Ratings & notes

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