{"product_id":"kava-kava-root-cut-sifted-piper-methysticum","title":"Kava Kava Root, Cut \u0026 Sifted, Bulk (Piper methysticum) | Premium Pacific Kava for Traditional Tea","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf6ee;color:#2f3a31;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;padding:4px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003ch2 style=\"color:#38563f;font-size:1.7em;margin:0 0 4px;border-bottom:3px solid #e0a82e;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003e🌿 Kava Kava Root, Cut \u0026amp; Sifted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0;\"\u003eKava kava root (\u003cem\u003ePiper methysticum\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the great social and ceremonial plants of the tropical Pacific, where its roots have been pounded, steeped, and shared for centuries to mark gatherings and quiet the end of a long day. Our root arrives cut and sifted, the format traditional brewers and apothecaries reach for most, ready to knead into a classic kava beverage or to fold into your own blends. The taste is honest and earthy: a deep soil note, a clean peppery bite, and a bitter gentian edge that tells you the root is fresh and well graded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0;\"\u003eKava is a true child of the warm Pacific islands, and it grows best in the humid, volcanic ground where it has always thrived. We source ours from vetted partner farms in Vanuatu, the plant's ancestral home, and from kava growers in the United States, so every lot reflects roots raised exactly where the plant flourishes. We hold each of these farms to the same standard that defines our own work: clean growing, careful drying, and third-party lab testing on every lot we carry. You can explore kava's heritage and traditional preparation in our field guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/blogs\/natures-pharmacy-exploring-the-historical-uses-and-health-benefits-of-medicinal-herbs\/kava-kava-a-trippy-dive-into-the-roots-of-tranquility\" style=\"color:#38563f;font-weight:600;\"\u003eKava Kava: A Dive into the Roots of Tranquility\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0;\"\u003eTransparency is the spine of how we sell. Every lot of our Kava Kava Root is tested by an independent third-party laboratory before release, screened for microbial contaminants, heavy metals, and identity and foreign matter. We publish the lab test results for every lot on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/blogs\/natures-pharmacy-exploring-the-historical-uses-and-health-benefits-of-medicinal-herbs\/premium-kava-cultivars-what-high-end-buyers-should-know\" style=\"color:#38563f;font-weight:600;\"\u003eKava Kava Root lab record\u003c\/a\u003e, so you can verify the exact bag you receive. Backed by our 100% money-back guarantee. You can also read the wider story of the plant on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/blogs\/natures-pharmacy-exploring-the-historical-uses-and-health-benefits-of-medicinal-herbs\/kava-kava-a-trippy-dive-into-the-roots-of-tranquility\" style=\"color:#38563f;font-weight:600;\"\u003ekava article page\u003c\/a\u003e. Kava sits naturally alongside our other calming botanicals in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/collections\/stress-support\" style=\"color:#38563f;font-weight:600;\"\u003estress support collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our wider range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/collections\/exceptional-root-herbs-sacred-plant-co\" style=\"color:#38563f;font-weight:600;\"\u003eexceptional root herbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \n\n  \n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff9ec;border-left:6px solid #e0a82e;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 20px;margin:22px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#38563f;\"\u003e🌱 From the Sacred Plant Co Farm.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sacred Plant Co is a soil-first farm. Our own farm in Colorado earned a groundbreaking Haney Soil Health Score of 25.4, a number that surpasses the soil biology measured in pristine forest land. That score is the heart of who we are. We believe healthier soil grows more complex, more potent plants, and that philosophy is the reason we hold every herb we carry to the same third-party, per-lot testing standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#38563f;font-size:1.3em;border-bottom:3px solid #e0a82e;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:5px;margin:24px 0 14px;\"\u003e🍵 How People Use Kava Root\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#ffffff;border-radius:10px;border-top:4px solid #e0a82e;padding:14px 16px;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:#38563f;\"\u003eTraditional Kava Beverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eThe classic preparation: cut and sifted root kneaded in water and strained through cloth into an earthy, peppery drink shared at gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#ffffff;border-radius:10px;border-top:4px solid #e0a82e;padding:14px 16px;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:#38563f;\"\u003eEvening Wind-Down Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eSteeped gently and sipped slowly, kava has long been part of relaxed, sociable evenings across the Pacific islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#ffffff;border-radius:10px;border-top:4px solid #e0a82e;padding:14px 16px;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:#38563f;\"\u003eCustom Apothecary Blends\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eThe cut and sifted grade measures and blends cleanly, a favorite base for herbalists building their own calming formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#38563f;font-size:1.3em;border-bottom:3px solid #e0a82e;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:5px;margin:24px 0 14px;\"\u003e🌿 Preparing a Traditional Kava Drink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin:0 0 8px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place a few tablespoons of cut and sifted kava root into a clean muslin or nut-milk bag set inside a bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour in 2 to 3 cups of warm (not boiling) water over the root in the bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnead.\u003c\/strong\u003e Massage and squeeze the bag in the water for 5 to 10 minutes, working the root until the liquid turns earthy brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrain.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wring the bag firmly to express the last of the liquid, then lift it out and discard the spent root.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir and pour into a cup or traditional shell, and sip slowly. The flavor is meant to be earthy and peppery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4efe1;border:2px solid #38563f;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 20px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:bold;color:#38563f;font-size:1.05em;\"\u003e🧪 Third-party tested, per lot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#3a3a32;\"\u003eEvery lot is screened by an independent laboratory for microbial contaminants, heavy metals, and identity and foreign matter before it is released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#3a3a32;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown without pesticides.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pesticides were used to grow this herb, and it contains no additives, preservatives, solvents or excipients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/blogs\/natures-pharmacy-exploring-the-historical-uses-and-health-benefits-of-medicinal-herbs\/premium-kava-cultivars-what-high-end-buyers-should-know\" style=\"color:#38563f;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eView the Kava Kava Root Lab Test Results →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-testing\" style=\"color:#38563f;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSee every published lot →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#38563f;font-size:1.3em;border-bottom:3px solid #e0a82e;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:5px;margin:24px 0 14px;\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 8px;font-size:0.97em;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;background:#38563f;color:#fff;padding:10px 12px;width:38%;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;background:#fff;\"\u003ePiper methysticum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;background:#38563f;color:#fff;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;background:#f4eedd;\"\u003eKava Kava, Kava, Ava Pepper, Sakau, Yaqona\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;background:#38563f;color:#fff;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;background:#fff;\"\u003eCut \u0026amp; Sifted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;background:#38563f;color:#fff;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eAvailable Weights\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;background:#f4eedd;\"\u003e2 oz, 1\/2 lb, 1 lb, 5 lb (bulk)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;background:#38563f;color:#fff;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;background:#fff;\"\u003eEarth, Pepper, Gentian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;background:#38563f;color:#fff;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;background:#f4eedd;\"\u003ePremium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;background:#38563f;color:#fff;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eTesting Status\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;background:#fff;\"\u003eThird-party lab test results, per lot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;background:#38563f;color:#fff;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eCurrent Lot\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;background:#f4eedd;\"\u003eKAVA-3028\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;background:#38563f;color:#fff;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;background:#fff;\"\u003eVanuatu and United States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003csection style=\"border:1px solid #d9d2bf;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:22px 0;background:#fcfaf3;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#38563f;font-size:1.2em;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0;\"\u003eKava has a long ceremonial history, and traditional use has always treated it as an occasional rather than constant companion. Use it in moderation and follow traditional preparation. Avoid combining kava with alcohol, sedatives, sleep aids, or other central nervous system depressants, as the calming effects can compound. Kava may slow reaction time, so do not drive or operate machinery after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0;\"\u003eKava has been associated in some reports with effects on the liver. Do not use it if you have a liver condition or take medications that affect the liver, and discontinue use if you notice any signs of liver discomfort. Kava is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Always consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use, especially regarding dosage, frequency, and any medications you take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;font-style:italic;color:#7a7363;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;background:#fff4d6;border:2px solid #e0a82e;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 20px;margin:22px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#38563f;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003e🌼 Our 100% Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eOur policy is simple: if you aren't happy, send it back and receive a full refund. Within 30 days of delivery, for any reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003ch2 style=\"color:#38563f;font-size:1.5em;border-bottom:3px solid #e0a82e;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 14px;\"\u003e🍃 Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3dcc8;padding:6px 0 14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#38563f;font-size:1.1em;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eHow do I prepare cut and sifted kava root for a traditional drink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eWe place a few tablespoons of the cut and sifted root in a fine muslin or nut-milk bag set inside a bowl, pour over 2 to 3 cups of warm water, and knead and squeeze the bag for 5 to 10 minutes until the water turns earthy brown. We then wring out the bag, discard the spent root, and sip the strained liquid slowly. The cut and sifted grade is ideal for this because it releases cleanly and strains without fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3dcc8;padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#38563f;font-size:1.1em;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat does your kava taste like, and how do I know it is good quality?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eOur kava carries honest tasting notes of earth, pepper, and a bitter gentian edge, the signature of fresh, well graded root. We are a soil-first company, and our belief that healthier soil grows more complex, more potent plants is the reason we hold every herb we carry to third-party, per-lot lab testing. With kava, that means every lot is screened by an independent laboratory for microbial contaminants, heavy metals, and identity and foreign matter before release, so you taste the root as it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3dcc8;padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#38563f;font-size:1.1em;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWhere is your kava kava root sourced from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eKava is native to the tropical Pacific and grows best in the humid, volcanic ground it evolved in. We source ours from vetted partner farms in Vanuatu, the plant's ancestral home, and from kava growers in the United States, so the root is raised right where it flourishes. Every lot we ship receives the same third-party, per-lot lab testing and the same 100% money-back guarantee as everything we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#38563f;font-size:1.1em;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eHow can I verify the exact lot I receive is clean and tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery lot is tested by an independent third-party laboratory before release, screened for microbial contaminants, heavy metals, and identity and foreign matter. We publish the lab test results for every lot on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/blogs\/natures-pharmacy-exploring-the-historical-uses-and-health-benefits-of-medicinal-herbs\/premium-kava-cultivars-what-high-end-buyers-should-know\" style=\"color:#38563f;font-weight:600;\"\u003eKava Kava Root lab record\u003c\/a\u003e, so you can match the lot in your order to its report. If anything about your order falls short, our policy is simple: if you aren't happy, send it back and receive a full refund. Within 30 days of delivery, for any reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sacred Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":50351089057985,"sku":"KAVA-2OZ","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":50277163204801,"sku":"KAVA-05","price":54.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":50277163237569,"sku":"KAVA-1","price":98.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":50277163270337,"sku":"KAVA-5","price":474.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/2971\/5905\/files\/Kava_Kava_Root_Sample_1_and_half_bag.jpg?v=1747000928","url":"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/products\/kava-kava-root-cut-sifted-piper-methysticum","provider":"Sacred Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}