July 10, 2008. Friends please note that for July 10, 2008: Pal says, "We will be performing maintenance on the PayPal site from 9:00 PM PDT to 2:00 AM PDT. The site may be unavailable during that time. Thank you for your patience."
June 15, 2008. The Hiwa is now available! 'Awa Hiwa is a Hawaiian kava variety that was reputed to be favored by kahuna. Anecdotal information indicates that one's ability to concentrate and maintaining congency is effortless. Perhaps those such as students, musicians or others requiring optimal cognitive performance will appreciate its value.
May 24, 2008. The t-shirts are now available for sale. A few things about Bruce, the artist, is that he is incredibly creative, has his works in some of Hawai'i's top graphics design companies, and has a great sense of humor. He is also handicapped with deafness. Obviously this has not stopped him from contributing in a very positive way. I hope you enjoy his works for HKC.
Later next month Hiwa will make its debut. It just has to be processed. If you want an early order (without the fancy packaging), do send an email.
April 18, 2008. For some, the long awaited Tuday is here. The Tuday is one of the few non-Hawaiian kava varieties grown in Hawai'i. Not everyone enjoys it, but there is much respect for it being one of the more potent kavas. Some say it is related more closely to the wilder variety of kava, Piper wichmanii. It certainly is a sturdy plant as it can withstand harsher conditions than the rest.
April 9, 2008. A good artist friend, Bruce Chong, is helping to create a series of t-shirts for HKC. It'll take quite a while before they are printed, but I thought I'd give out a preview for your entertainment:
Copyright (c) 2008 Hawaiian Kava Center,
LLC.All rights reserved.
It looks as though we're up to five colors already. With skin tones and a white background, that'll be seven. The shirts will be printed on high quality cotton Ts appropriate for the deserving message it hopes to convey. Send us a comment.
March 31, 2008. It's nice to hear unsolicited, favorable comments, maybe once or twice a year. Received this today re our micronized awa:"I just wanted to thank you for the release of your micronized special reserve 'awa. I purchased the mo'i and it is truly an outstanding product. As a matter of fact, I was telling my friend that using this special reserve 'awa has been the closest I've gotten to approximating the effect of the 'awa served at the Kapahulu Kafe. Not having a Vitamix, this is a great way to enjoy 'awa, and I can even make my own little chewable sachets when it is inconvenient to make a full tanoa. Kudos!" CHY, USA.
It's springtime, and time to make babies. I understand that at least one of my ancestors had a pigtail... Another had 'ehu hair, and certainly one had curls. I'm chopsuey with a special liking for charsiu..
Nursery propagules of 'awa are a constant activity. These babies will be transplanted soon and acclimated to more sunlight. The media here is Spaghnum moss. It is a favorite as maintenance is less (less watering, anti-fungal), however, volumewise it is significantly more expensive than perlite/vermiculite. To give them a good start, EM now and later bokashi are used.
March 28, 2008. Papa'ele'ele (similarly processed as the micronized Mo'i) is now available in our Products section. It is a sprawling low growing Hawaiian kava variety. Whether it takes up more real estate per yield remains to be seen. Next month we will introduce "Tuday" (aka "Isa") - a PNG variety but also grown in Hawai'i.
February 18, 2008. We are slowly introducing our "private reserve" editions of Hawaiian kava, which are organically raised, sun-dried, limited in production and micronized for a melt in the mouth texture, quicker pick me upper. The first is mo'i. Next will be papa'ele'ele. Once out, it'll be a while before they are offered again. Mahakea is a perenial favorite, however, having another Hawaiian kava variety is again welcome by many.
January 4, 2008. E hau'oli makahiki hou! (Happy New Year!) To provide better service, reduce our transaction costs and to keep prices low, we have re-started using Paypal. Should you have any comments or questions please feel free to let us know. Best wishes for the 2008! Mahalo.
October 10, 2007. There will be a Linkpoint Scheduled Maintenance for our shopping transactions on
Sunday October 21, 2007 12:00 am – 4:00 am MDT
Intermittent connectivity issues may arise during that time. We recommend you do your shopping before or after these event.
HKC is a donor to the annual Hawai'i Pacific Islands Kava Festival. Please support the Kava Festival by buying their nice t-shirts, books, or next year's booth space. Go to http://kavafestival.org and click on contribute (direct link).
August 18, 2007. There will be a Linkpoint Scheduled Maintenance for our shopping transactions on
Sunday August 26, 2007 12:00 am – 04:00 am MDT
Intermittent connectivity issues may arise during that time. We recommend you do your shopping before or after these event.
The Bokashi Center and Hawaiian Kava Center will be at the
Please drop by to see us. Check out their cool t-shirts. Hawai'i renown artist Dietrich Varez donated the motif to the 'Awa Development Council for the festival.
July 28, 2007. Please find "bokashi" for sale in our products section. It comes from Kahalu'u Country Store's Bokashi Center. We use it extensively on a farms and nursery as participant in the Hoa 'Aina (land stewardship) program that is based on natural systems farming.
July 14, 2007. Today we've improved our the consistency of the Mahakea 'awa root powder by blending from different harvest batches and removing much of the dry chafe through pre-sieving. Everything stays all 100% natural. Through this mechanical process, the result is a higher amount of fines, a quicker mix for brew and more effective kavalactone rendering. We believe this is the best value available anywhere. Please send us your comments to let us know what you think about the new process. Mahalo!
June 21, 2007. Kapahulu Kafe's owner has developed an excellent formulation of "Wai Niu" - 'awa mixed with coconut juice. Perhaps for beginners this would be a favorite starting drink as it has a hint of sweetness from the coconut and perfectly balanced with the 'awa. It is a favorite of mine; I hope other kava bars would consider doing this.
This weekend will be a busy time at the nursery. As it takes about three months to propagate a new 'awa plants, and that the Kava Festival is in October, there's plenty of work to do. The festival has always sold out on 'awa plants in the early hours. If you wish to reserve a few, please let me know. We use EM Technology (Organic Materials Review Institute certified) from the Bokashi Center to obtain optimum results.
My latest useful discovery is finding an SPF 50 fabric shirt and hat from Fukuda Seed Store in Kalihi. Both were 20% off and are my favorite attire for the farm. Some how the fabric wicks off the sweat and cools you down so much that it's more comfortable than wearing old 100% cotton t-shirts. I think I will get another set or other styles as it seems funny that that is mostly what you'll see me wear while at our farm. (I'm not used to uniforms.)
May 16, 2007. Priority mail rates have gone up, but not by much, so we'll absorb them and keep the previous flat rates. International rates for global priority mail, however, have gone up significantly, and will be assessed at the going flat rate.
April 27, 2007. There will be a Linkpoint Scheduled Maintenance for our shopping transactions on
Sunday April 29, 2007 12:00 AM -- 4:00 AM MDT
Intermittent connectivity issues may arise during that time. We recommend you do your shopping before or after these event.
April 5, 2007. We recently purchased two commercial mills. Hopefully you'll notice the improved grind on your next shipment. Your 'awa preparation should be significantly more efficient.
March 7, 2007. We installed a Sonicwall (firewall router, hardware-based), and replaced one of our drives for maintaining double redundancy. Apologies for any intermittant connectivity issues you may have experienced while this installation occurred. This was necessary to keep our server on par with similar mission critical systems. We're back to normal now.
January 22, 2007. It's nice when people send in their comments regarding our 'awa:
This Mahakea is so exactly opposite from the Mahakea I have tried previously [a competitor] it's hard to believe it's the same cultivar. It's smooth chocolaty strong mellow and definitely right on par with the other superior quality Awa I have purchased from you in the past. I am spreading the word on the forum at entheo-worldeyes.com and hope you get some orders from my friends there... Thanks Again! Sincerely: Robert
Aloha e Jonathan: I wanted to thank you deeply for your gift of 'awa for our Kahoolawe trip. The roots were divided and presented at the Rain Ko'a on the summit of the island at Moa'ulanui, and the other half, presented as hookupu Lono at the lele at Moa'ulaiki, near the navigator's chair. We were able to prepare 'awa for the group both evenings that we were there, many kanoa of 'awa were made while stories were told, songs, sung, and chants learned. No laila, mahalo a nui ia oe! 'Ohu
January 12, 2007. There will be a Linkpoint Scheduled Maintenance for our shopping transactions on
Saturday - Sunday January 20th -21st, 2007 11:00 PM MST Saturday to 5:30 AM MST Sunday
AND
Sunday January 28th, 2007 12 AM MST to 4 AM MST
Intermittent connectivity issues may arise during that time. We recommend you do your shopping before or after these events.
December 31, 2006. Hawai'i Growers: Propagation efforts are happening this winter. More field ready plants will be available in March. Please let us know as our certified bench space is limited and it takes about three months from cuttings to plants. Pick up at our Kahalu'u Nursery and/or inter-island airfreight only.
December 13, 2006. We will have a planned outage on December 14, ca. 5:30pm-7:00pm. This is to replace hardware damaged by Hawaiian Electric Company's blackout to Hawaii Kai a few days ago. We should be back online by 7:00pm. All orders placed will be filled regardless as the credit card processing is on another secured server and we have 24/7 access to it. Update: We're back online!
December 8, 2006. We suffered a power outage yesterday but recovered today. No matter how much redundancy (RAID 1 drives) and protection (UPS with 60 minutes duration) that's built into the system, an outside calamity can take us offline. Our secured ordering system is hosted at a datacenter so that's always online no matter what. But that's not going to stop us from building up more redundancy & protection. For now a upgraded power system & motherboard, and perhaps later a solar/battery system as a power backup when Hawaii experiences another blackout. Already we're picking up a system http://www.citizenre.com/hawaiisolar for our residence. Anyway we're happy to be back. =)
December 1, 2006. OH, WOW, LAULAU... Kapahulu Kafe will have all you can inu 'awa on December 2. Check out their website at Kapahulukafe.com and calendar.
November 1, 2006. We now accept credit card orders. These transactions are secured. To order via web go to our Products page, or you may still mail in your orders or contact us directly.
October 27, 2006. Due to large consumer inquiries, we will also accept credit cards beginning in November. Until then please bear with our manual ordering system.
June 23, 2006 (update). Kapahulu Kafe, an `awa serving cafe also featuring other fine foods and beverages, free live music, and a Solomon Enos Gallery, opens on Friday 23 June. Its hours are from 6:00 p.m. to midnight.
You can now also Skype us. This web service allows long distance calling & chatting for free. For more information visit:
April 22, 2006. We're constantly receiving calls about O`ahu's `awa bars. Here is the latest:
Hale Noa has closed. Diamond Head Cove Health Bar remains open.
Hale Noa is sorely missed. The owner worked very hard promoting `awa in Hawai`i. And I have the highest regards and respect for him. Hopefully another opportunity will arise so that this concept can come alive again.
In the meantime, another favorite spot is Diamond Head Cove Health Bar. They're open till midnight on Sun/Tue/Wed/Thur otherwise they close at 8pm.
No matter the venue Hawai`i's `awa serving establishments have to pay for their lease rent, toilet paper, supplies, electricity, loans, employees, liability insurance, workmens comp, etc. like any other business, otherwise they just won't survive. And without them, farmers will not grow `awa for the community. And what is a community without access to `awa?..
March 12, 2006. We should have worked out most of the bugs in our new server by now. However, should you find any broken links, please let us know via email. Please also indicate "broken link(s)" in the subject line. We value our web presence so much that the first person to list the most complete set of broken links will qualify for one (1) free pound of Mahakea `awa shipped to any U.S. address. This offer will last through the end of March 2006. The Winner must agree to have their initials and their resident state listed on our website.
November 28, 2005. Mahalo to all who supported, participated and helped in some way for a very successful Hawai`i Pacific Islands Kava Festival. Plans are for the next, 3rd!, Festival to be held on the first Saturday of October 2006 or October 7, 2006. For more details please visit http://kavafestival.org or http://awafest.com.
HKC recently installed a powerful new server to accommodate increasing growth. Improvements you should see include faster response times and wider availability of kava related and cultural videos on our http://kavaforum.org (aka "Discussions" page) site and other links, which take up quite a bit of space. Eventually all kava related websites, including HKC, will be migrated to the new server. Please do drop us a note or contact us should you see any broken links, or other issues. We will correct them right away.
August 24, 2005. The Hawai`i Pacific Islands Kava Festival, or `Awa Festival, has moved to the University of Hawai`i at Manoa, main campus, on the "mall." The stage will be at Snyder Hall, educational, nonprofit, and cultural booths will be situated around this area, and the distinguished speakers on topics relevant to Hawai`i and Pacific islands will be in the nearby Art Auditorium.
Why did the location move? The `Awa Development Council felt that Lyon Arboretum still had issues with the DLNR that probably would not be resolved in time. Therefore, the backup site of the University of Hawai`i at Manoa, main campus was activated.
Please let your friends and family know that the `Awa Festival is at UH Manoa, main campus, on the "mall."
June 18, 2005. Why is the kava pricing so wide? Harvesting is done in cycles. The next large harvesting of organic Nene, Mo`i, Tuday and Pana`ewa will be in January 2006. However, a bumper harvest of conventional Mahakea, a Hawaiian kava variety, is available. The quality is very high with an average of 8% kavalactone content.
Later we will make adjustments so that the availability of these varieties aren't so dependent on the cycles. As far as Hawaiian kava or `awa goes, the Mahakea is offering an excellent value on the market place.
March 28, 2005. Kava ice cream has been well received by patrons at a local `awa bar and taste session group at the University of Hawai`i. You can find a recipe in our Discussions (aka kavaforum.org) section - receipes (or do a search there on ice cream). The discussions also talk about an extreme variation on the receipe.
The first festival had a tasty kava bisque. Just wait till the some of our local ice cream producers (I think you can guess who'll be the first) try this. We expect to see them at the the kava festival.
February 15, 2005. Congradulations to the `Awa Development Council (ADC) on their IRS recognized tax exempt status as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charitable organization. This status is the same as other tax exempt organizations such as the Nature Conservancy, Lyon Arboretum Association, United Way, etc. As one of many donors, Hawaiian Kava Center LLC supports the ADC's goals of education, science and expressions of Native Hawaiian culture and religion. The ADC is also popularly known for hosting the Hawai`i Pacific Islands Kava Festival. (See also http://kavafestival.org.)
Checks of any amount payable to `Awa Development Council may be sent to
`Awa Development Council
PO Box 26344
Honolulu HI 96825-6344
Or donations can also be made via online here:
January 2, 2005. Happy New Year! (Or as we say Hauoli Makahiki Hou!) This year a lot of activity is anticipated for kava as many of the European countries are expected to lift their self-imposed ban. Wales lifted their ban a few months ago. We anticipate a demand surge.
Thanks to the `Awa Development Council, the Kava Festival will be held at Lyon Arboretum on October 8, 2005. (See also http://kavafestival.org.) The Kava Festival is about education, and science and provides venues for Native Hawaiian religious expressions, and acceptance of other Pacific Island values and beliefs. For these aspects alone, it is the largest known public event providing for the transmission of knowledge and understanding of kava.
Hawaiian Kava Center will be making a contribution to the tsunami relief efforts. We also ask that you consider making a contribution. Personally I don't know which is the right organization to give to, but I'm trying to find my UH classmate from Sri Lanka. I'm sure you'll find in your hearts how best to contribute.
November 1, 2004. Tuday (aka "tudei" or "isa") is a Hawaiian kava now available in our product lineup for a limited time. Tuday is considered to be more a ceremonial kava as it has a long lasting power effects due to the higher presense of the DHK & the DHM kavalactones. Some consider it to have a very spicey flavor. It has a folklore reputation of lasting two days (hence "Tuday"). One thing good about the Tuday is that the kava plant is very resilient and disease resistant, esp., good in poorer growing conditions. The tradeoff perhaps is its pungency and reputation.
August 16, 2004. The `Awa Development Council (ADC) was recently incorporated in the State of Hawai`i as a nonprofit organization devoted to charitable, educational, scientific and cultural causes as it pertains to kava, esp. Hawaiian kava or `awa grown in Hawai`i. One of ADC's major activities is the planning, coordination and sponsorship of the annual Hawai`i Pacific Islands Kava Festival. All ADC activities operate within the guidelines of IRC 501(c)(3) for nonprofit charitable organizations. Your support is very much welcome and does tremendous public good. More information on the ADC can be found here: http://hawaiiankava.org
June 1, 2004. When you enjoy something you tend to forget about what you're enjoying. =) Recently, and I'm not the first to discover this place, a new kava bar has opened up in Waikiki. Actually it's more than a kava bar as it serves some really excellent food and kava smoothies, in addition to the traditional brew. You can read more about the Diamond Head Cove - Health Bar on Monsarrat Ave. (across from Ted's Bigger Burghers) in Honolulu, Hawai`i here:
Diamond Head Cove - Health Bar review
March 28, 2004. Now that the next kava festival is several months away, we ask for your suggestions and comments or even a critique of last year's to make this year's kava festival an even more successful event. You're welcome to post them on the Discussions area or to e-mail them directly to us. Our advisors and members of the festival committee have been meeting about once per month, and the frequency will pick up as the event approaches.
December 1, 2003. Finally, it appears those unjustified kava bans in Europe and elsewhere are going to end soon. The Welsh government as of November 29, 2003 has lifted the ban on kava products. Kava imports into Wales may now resume. We anticipate this is the start of the end of all kava bans or restrictions enacted over the "what science?" and uninformed judgement by European regulatory agencies in Germany, France, England, Switzerland, and in Canada and in Singapore.
More news: http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s1000101.htm
To our new and returning Wales (and future de-banned countries), HKC looks forward to serving you and offers Global Priority Mail shipping where available (to check, see http://ircalc.usps.gov/weight.asp?Contents=0) at no extra cost.
In addition, the WHO (World Health Organization) in its press release of November 29, 2003 (http://www.who.int/medicines/organization/par/edl/WAD_safety.doc) confirmed that it had decided to re-evaluate kava.
November 6, 2003. A photo album of the Kava Festival 2003 has been recently added there to the forum (go to Discussions or http://kavaforum.org (same)) and click onto the Hawai'i Pacific Islands Kava Festival (Lyon) forum, topic "Photo Album 2003 Kava Festival"), which has some descriptions. A direct link is http://iliahi.com/kavafestival/Album Material such as this will be used in promoting the next Kava Festival in 2004.
October 31, 2003. Happy Halloween Everybody! Those who come by the Hawaiian Kava Center, Kahalu'u already get some interesting surprises and treats! =). We're open 10am-1pm, everyday, call for arrangements... Wishing you much fun and happiness tonight!
Approximately 2,500 guests attended the Hawai'i Pacific Islands Kava Festival of Oct. 4, 2003. Next year, we're again planning another kava festival at the Lyon Arboretum. Probably around the first or second Saturday of October 2004. Please feel free to post your comments, suggestions or questions in the Discussions or http://kavaforum.org (same). Or feel free to email us at info@hawaiiankavacenter.com. We need all the feedback we can get to make the kava festivals even more successful for everybody.
Hawaiian kava ('awa) and other native plants sales will be conducted this November at various community locations, including Lyon Arboretum and Key Project, Kahalu'u. See the market place in Discussions or http://kavaforum.org (same) for more information.
September 28, 2003. We're less than a week from the Hawaii Pacific Islands Kava Festival. And we don't know how many are going to attend. Estimates range from a few hundred to 3,000!
If we run out of plants to sell, please feel free to inquire about a raincheck. Hawaiian Kava Center nursery has a ton of plants it can produce yet it's quite a chore to haul that many to the festival. Some Hawaiian kava varieties to be offered include: Hiwa, Kumakua, Hanakapi'ai, Spotted-Hiwa, 'Apu, Mahakea, and perhaps a few more. There'll also be other vendors such as Hui Ku, etc.
August 16, 2003. What is believed to be the first extensive webvideo of an 'awa (Hawaiian kava) being hand harvested by 'ö'ö and pick has been posted onto the Hawaiian Kava Forum. It's about five minutes long, 9.3 MB. See the link "Discussions" on the left menu column (aka Hawaiian Kava Forum: http://kavaforum.org). Use the Forum's search engine with "harvest video" as key words.
If you're on dial-up, you may request, as with all videos produced by Hawaiian Kava Center and its sponsored Hawaiian Kava Forum sites, a CD version (usu. in mpg or rm) for a nominal shipping & handling fee.
July 7, 2003. We fixed up our Product page (see left column "Products") to make it easier to do multiple orders. This is done using the familiar shopping cart concept. And product ordering is direct - no more extra click trying to find the "quickorder page". Write-in ordering via pdf is also still available (scroll down on the Products page). In addition, we made our Paypal system setup based on a flat shipping rate. No matter the quantity or type of orders, the shipping cost is only $4 for either U.S. Priority/Global Priority mail. And finally based on efficiencies and our volume most prices are lower!
Please let us know if you don't care for this new layout or if you have comments or suggestions. We're trying to accommodate much of the feedback we've received from our customers to make your site visit and shopping an improved experience. Mahalo!
Planning is continuing for the Hawai`i Pacific Islands Kava Festival. More information can now be found on the following sites:
http://kavafestival.org -(registration forms, basic information)
http://kavaforum.org -(first forum topic to welcome your input, links to the posters, and the general circular)
The planning committee has been meeting every two weeks. Our next meeting is July 14. If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions, please visit e-mail us or participate in the Discussion board (aka Hawaiian Kava Forum: http://kavaforum.org).
April 25, 2003. Kava controversy on its way out? UH researchers have come up with an interesting hypothesis after developing a methodology to analyze kava plant material. They believe that stem parts (peelings) and leaves were used in the preparation of kava extracts by pharmaceutical companies. These stem parts and leaves contain an alkaloid which may be toxic to liver cells. More on this story can be found in our Hawaiian Kava Forum at:
http://jonathanyee.com/nativeplantsforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=45
Or click on Discussions while you're at this site.
Why would stem and leaves be used by pharmaceutical companies for extraction? As any kava farmer will tell you, stems and leaves are a plentiful by-product in harvesting for the root. In terms of weight, and volume, you get a whole lot of stems and leaves versus the root. Aside from occasional propagation of new plants from stems, these non-root parts are used as mulch or discarded. So according to the hypothesis, pharmaceutal companies found a cheap material source of stems and leaves to put through their sophisticated extraction machinery to extract what little amount of kavalactones these parts would have. The problem was that they weren't only extracting kavalactones but also an alkaloid. Standard analyses of the stem and leaves hid the alkaloid.
What the UH researchers have done was to improve the analysis methodology to detect this alkaloid, and their hypothesis and research implies the fallacy of using plant parts of stem and leaves while vouching for the safety of the root.
Traditionally, stems and leaves are not used for consumption. And rest assured, Hawaiian Kava Center only sells root parts of root stumps and root laterals for consumption as used traditionally.
Spring 2003 Kava classes at Honolulu Community College. The following is the remaining schedule for the spring 2003 classes to be held at HCC.
For more info feel free to contact us or Honolulu Community College's website below (click on "Personal & Professional Development..." and then 'Awa).
Honolulu Community College
Phone: 808 845-9296
FAX: 808 845-3767
Intro to ‘Awa: The Sacred Pacific Beverage Are you curious about this ancient and mystical plant that the media and health food stores have been talking about? During this lecture you will hear about the Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Western perspectives on the historic, contemporary cultural, therapeutic values and other uses of ‘awa. At the end of the class, the instructors will give a demonstration on how to prepare the ‘awa and provide a sampling of the ‘awa beverage as well as receive a sample packet of ‘awa to take home.
2D1PGEN009A
Apr 29; T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 14, Rm 111B; Yee & Winter;
$45
2D1PGEN009B
Jun 10; T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 14, Rm 111B; Yee & Winter;
$45
Growing, Economics, & Future of 'Awa You’ve
gotten used to the ‘awa beverage and now you’d like to try
and grow some for yourself? You will learn about the propagation, planting,
and care of ‘awa as well as the farming analysis and retailing
aspects. Also, you will hear about the experiences of Hale Noa (Hawai’i’s
1st ‘awa bar). Lastly, find out about current, potential, and
future issues of ‘awa in Hawai’i and world market.
2D1PGEN010A
May 6; T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 14, Rm 111B; Yee & Winter;
$45
2D1PGEN010B
Jun 17 ; T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 14, Rm 111B; Yee & Winter;
$45
The 'Awa Beverages: Taste Comparisons Hawaiian
varieties, Vanuatu varieties, Samoan varieties, what is the difference?
Is there a difference? If there is a difference, does it really matter?
Descriptions of various ‘awa cultivars will be given as well as
what the varieties have to offer. The instructors will prepare various
varieties of ‘awa from the Pacific including varieties from Hawai’i,
Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga, etc. all for students to taste. (Varieties to
be prepared will depend on availability.)
2D1PGEN011A
May 13; T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 14 Rm 111B; Yee & Winter;
$45 (There is a $10 lab fee payable to the instructor at the beginning
of class).
2D1PGEN011B
Jun 24; T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 14, Rm 111B; Yee & Winter;
$45 (There is a $10 lab fee payable to the instructor at the beginning
of class).
March 9, 2003. Planning is on-going for the Hawai`i Pacific Islands Kava Festival. A committe meeting will soon be held to discuss two issues of budget and date & time. An announcement will be made once they are decided. On the Hawaiian Kava Forum (-click on "Discussions") the kava festival has its own subforum where the public and interested participants are welcome to post their views.
The Hawaiian Kava Forum (-click on "Discussions") is gaining in popularity. Key moderators in the Hawaiian kava industry and academia have volunteered their participation. And participants, from both Hawai'i and presumably the U.S. mainland have made interesting posting, including recipes, views on varieties, "cultural sensitivity," dosages, industry news, etc. Please join us and post your comments, questions, or views. It'd be fun to hear from you. =)
Special Orders. Yes, we have limited amounts of 'Apu, and Hanakäpï‘ai (aka Nënë ‘ele‘ele). The pricing is the same for skinless Mo'i. The packaging is not developed yet, but you're welcome to place your order via e-mail. Due to the limited quantity for this year, 'Apu and Hanakäpï‘ai will be only available for a short time, and probably will not be placed in our Quick Order page or on our Mail-in Order (requires Acrobat Reader) page. Hence let us know via e-mail first of your interest, and shipping address, before sending us payment for 'Apu, and Hanakäpï‘ai. Otherwise, for the other varieties, use our convenient Quick Order page or Mail-in Order (requires Acrobat Reader) page.
January 10, 2003. A discussion board (forum) on kava is now up and running! Please feel free to post questions, and provide comments regarding kava, native plants, and upcoming events.See the link "Discussions" on the left menu column.
The discussion board is provided as a public service of Hawaiian Kava Center. We welcome your suggestions for improving the discussion board. Have fun!
January 1, 2003. Happy New Year everybody! We're looking forward and seeing a lot of upbeat, interesting events and hopeful prognosis ahead. Some notables:
- Hawai`i has voted in a new governor, our first Republican in 40 years, and a woman, Linda Lingle. Change is good, esp., if one party and their administration have been in power for too long. Seems that expectations are high and Kilauea won't be the only thing venting this year.
- Pride and interest in Hawaiian kava, 'awa, continues and is resulting in its re-integration with Hawaiian culture. Some observations: Hawaiian Kava Center has provided kava root, gratis, from a sea-going education expedition to a happy graduation party for a native Hawaiian Ph.D.; Kawika's `awa collection at Lyon is wide and looking healthy; our local stores comment that kava has so far taken so much of an unjustified bad-rap from people who are clueless about its long cultural use; and Hale Noa seems to be doing very well - and a new kava bar in Hilo has opened up this year.
- Planning is being made for a kava variety comparison, State-wide event, and more demos will be made this year.
- We wait with bated breath on a groundbreaking ethnographic paper on Hawaiian kava, or 'awa -- research glimpses of which were seen by those who attended our classes at HCC and Lyon.
- HKC will be introducing
within the next month or two, `awa `apu (Hawaiian kava of
the `apu variety) for a limited time. Unlike the many other
Hawaiian kava varieties, `apu seems to grow the slowest.
Spotted HiwaHanakäpï‘ai is another to be introduced.
Spring 2003 'Awa classes at Honolulu Community College. The following is the schedule for the spring 2003 classes to be held at HCC.
For more info feel free to contact us or Honolulu Community College's website below (click on "Personal & Professional Development..." and then 'Awa).
Honolulu Community College
Phone: 808 845-9296
FAX: 808 845-3767
Intro to ‘Awa: The Sacred Pacific Beverage
Are you curious about this ancient and mystical plant
that the media and health food stores have been talking about? During
this lecture you will hear about the Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and
Western perspectives on the historic, contemporary cultural, therapeutic
values and other uses of ‘awa. At the end of the class, the instructors
will give a demonstration on how to prepare the ‘awa and provide
a sampling of the ‘awa beverage as well as receive a sample packet
of ‘awa to take home.
1D1PGEN009A Jan 28; T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 14, Rm 111B; Yee & Winter;
$45
1D1PGEN009B Mar 4; T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 14, Rm 111B; Yee & Winter;
$45
Growing, Economics, & Future of 'Awa
You’ve gotten used to the ‘awa beverage and
now you’d like to try and grow some for yourself? You will learn
about the propagation, planting, and care of ‘awa as well as the
farming analysis and retailing aspects. Also, you will hear about the
experiences of Hale Noa (Hawai’i’s 1st ‘awa bar). Lastly,
find out about current, potential, and future issues of ‘awa in
Hawai’i and world market.
1D1PGEN010A Feb 4; T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 14, Rm 111B; Yee & Winter;
$45
1D1PGEN010B Mar 11; T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 14, Rm 111B; Yee & Winter;
$45
The 'Awa Beverages: Taste Comparisons
Hawaiian varieties, Vanuatu varieties, Samoan varieties,
what is the difference? Is there a difference? If there is a difference,
does it really matter? Descriptions of various ‘awa cultivars
will be given as well as what the varieties have to offer. The instructors
will prepare various varieties of ‘awa from the Pacific including
varieties from Hawai’i, Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga, etc. all for students
to taste. (Varieties to be prepared will depend on availability.)
1D1PGEN011A Feb 11; T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 14 Rm 111B; Yee & Winter;
$45 (There is a $10 lab fee payable to the instructor at the beginning
of class).
1D1PGEN011B Mar 18; T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 14, Rm 111B; Yee & Winter;
$45 (There is a $10 lab fee payable to the instructor at the beginning
of class).
December 1, 2002. The Christmas/holiday rush is on. Our products are delivered via U.S. Priority Mail for customers within the USA (including Hawaii & Alaska). For our international customers, Global Priority Mail, as available, is used. To help ensure that your Hawaiian kava package arrives before Christmas, it is recommended that you place your order on or before Monday 9 December.
Free Hawaiian Kava Center pen. Now during the month of December 2002 only and while supplies last, you will receive a free pen with your product order. The pen is a contour red holographic (looks like red textured foil) with blue ink and has the Hawaiian Kava Center contact information emblazoned in white lettering.
October 19, 2002. `Awa classes at Honolulu Community College. The following is the remaining schedule for 2002 classes to be held at HCC.
For more info feel free to contact us or Honolulu Community College's website below (click on "Personal & Professional Development..." and then 'Awa).
Honolulu Community College
Phone: 808 845-9296
FAX: 808 845-3767
Intro to ‘Awa:
The Sacred Pacific Beverage
Are you curious
about this ancient and mystical plant that the media and health
food stores have been talking about? During this lecture you
will hear about the Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Western perspectives
on the historic, contemporary cultural, therapeutic values and
other uses of ‘awa. At the end of the class, the instructors
will give a demonstration on how to prepare the ‘awa and
provide a sampling of the ‘awa beverage as well as receive
a sample packet of ‘awa to take home.
4D1PGEN009A Oct 29;
T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 5, Rm 205; Yee & Winter; $45
4D1PGEN009B Nov 26; T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 5, Rm 205; Yee & Winter;
$45
Growing, Economics, & Future of 'Awa
You’ve gotten used to the ‘awa beverage and now you’d
like to try and grow some for yourself? You will learn about the propagation,
planting, and care of ‘awa as well as the farming analysis and retailing
aspects. Also, you will hear about the experiences of Hale Noa (Hawai’i’s
1st ‘awa bar). Lastly, find out about current, potential, and future
issues of ‘awa in Hawai’i and world market.
4D1PGEN010A Nov 12;
T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 5, Rm 205; Yee & Winter; $45
4D1PGEN010B Dec 3; T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 5, Rm 203; Yee & Winter;
$45
The 'Awa Beverages: Taste Comparisons
Hawaiian varieties, Vanuatu varieties, Samoan varieties, what is the
difference? Is there a difference? If there is a difference, does it
really matter? Descriptions of various ‘awa cultivars will be given
as well as what the varieties have to offer. The instructors will prepare
various varieties of ‘awa from the Pacific including varieties from
Hawai’i, Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga, etc. all for students to taste.
(Varieties to be prepared will depend on availability.)
4D1PGEN011A Nov 19;
T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 5, Rm 205; Yee & Winter; $45 (There
is a $10 lab fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of class).
4D1PGEN011B Dec 10; T; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg; Bldg 5, Rm 203; Yee & Winter;
$45 (There is a $10 lab fee payable to the instructor at the beginning
of class).
Mahalo to Jill and Alan at the Lyon Arboretum for helping us make our recent `Awa presentation a success. Lyon Arboretum is a fantastic setting for contemplation and meditation. The gardens are well kept, and nicely landscaped that made for a very pleasant Saturday morning.
September 28, 2002. Lyon Arboretum will be offering a class on `Awa Culture, Saturday 19 October, 9:30-11:30am. The following is the course description:
`Awa (Piper methysticum) also known
as kava, has a unique cultural history in Hawai`i as a medicine, a
religious offering and an intoxicating drink. Learn some of the history
as well as propagation and cultivation of this important plant.
Instructor: Kawika Winter and Jonathan Yee Course # E-1
Saturday, October 19 9:30– 11:30 a.m. $20 ($18 LAA)
For more information and/or to register, please contact
Lyon Arboretum, (808) 988-0456, lyonarb@hawaii.edu
website: http://www.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum/
August 26, 2002. `Awa in 2002 - a research update was a conference held in Hilo that provided the very latest public news on research, assessments, and views of kava and its industry. Presenters included
Scot Nelson, Ph.D., Associate Plant Pathologist UH CTAHR.
C.S. Tang, Ph.D., and Klaus Dragull, UH professor and graduate student, respectively, University of Hawaii CTAHR, Department of Molecular Biosciences and Biosystems Engineering
Dennis McKenna, Ph.D., scientific consultant to the herbal, nutritional and pharmaceutical industries, Senior Lecturer, University of Minnesota Cetner for Spirituality and Healing.
Vincent Lebot, Ph.D., Scientific Coordinator, Center for International Cooperation in Agricultural Reserach for Development, Republic of Vanuatu.
Gary Henderson, Ph.D., Professor, University of California at Davis, Department of Medical Pharmacology and Toxicology.
Hawaiian Kava Center has prepared a five piece set of CD-ROMs of the proceedings and has made them available for free distribution and copying. Sets are available for a limited time for borrowing and copying or for purchase. A refundable deposit is required to ensure return of borrowed disks. Please contact Hawaiian Kava Center for arrangements.
August 10, 2002. Mahalo nui State Farm Fair. Our exhibit booth attracted a lot of visitors on the weekend of Aug. 1 - 4. We served over 10 gallons of Hawaiian kava in small 1-oz servings (~1,280 servings), over three days. It appeared to be an even split between those who liked their kava flavored with passion-orange, and the regular beverage. Either way, the Hawaii-grown kava's flavor and effect was unmistakeable to most people. To the familiar drinkers, the word was potent, yet smooth, as compared with kava's they've had in the S. Pacific.
The State Farm Fair had more than a few heart-to-heart moments. Just entering the fair grounds, one old Hawaiian grandmother came up mentioning her toothache was bothering her. After giving her a samples of the kava, she left for exploring the rest of the fair grounds. A few hours later, she came back and gave a warm hug after explaining how fast the pain went away. Naturally, she got more samples of the kava. =)
The kava conference in Hilo, Hawaii (requires Acrobat Reader) will be held in a few days, Saturday 17 August. If you have any questions you'd like to ask the presenters, please forward them to us, and we'll try to get a response from them. Jonathan will make an amateur video of the presenters.
July 16, 2002. Best value at Hawaiian Kava Center. The power of volume movement and current market pricing has allowed us to lower our Hawaiian kava prices while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service. We believe you'll find that we offer the best value on the market.
July 2, 2002. New Hawaiian kava variety, Papa'ele'ele, is now available for order. It appears to have a somewhat strong flavor and lingering effects, yet it is quick acting. Its name associates it with Papa (earth-mother) and was used in ceremonies as such. It appears to be another favorite amongst Hawaiian kava drinkers.
It can be ordered via paypal on our Quick Order page. Or via check/money-order on our Mail-in Order (requires Acrobat Reader) page.
As some of our international customers have recently noted, we are still keeping shipping costs low, and the same, for both U.S. and international mailings. If there's one thing that Hawaiian kava can offer, it is perhaps in the area of human relations and happiness. Its promotion of clarity of mind, understanding, and happiness among peoples can only assist in the resolution towards peace, respect, and aloha for all human life.
June 8, 2002. Next Hawaiian kava conference will be on August 17, 2002. Guest speaker will be Vincent Lebot. The meeting is scheduled at the Komohana building, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, 10 a.m. Here are the details (requires Acrobat Reader).
More scientific papers on kava-liver controversy are found in our partial library of our publications and collections of papers. They're in descending chronologic order of date written. Authors from Europe and Fiji are featured. They appear to dispel the hysteria created by the FDA and other lobbied government agencies - though they do suggest that we do need more research to reach meaningful scientific conclusions.
We're getting easier to remember or more convenient to reference. Through perhaps the big shake up in the kava industry, we have acquired two additional domain names that now reference this site: hawaiikava.com, and hawaiiankava.com. These domain names serve to forward you to this hawaiiankavacenter.com website.
These are tough times for many Hawaiian kava farmers, however, Hawaiian Kava Center remains perpetually committed toward understanding, maintaining, and developing the Hawaiian kava culture and industry through research, exchange, education, and commerce.
May 22, 2002. Watch an amateur video (~ 5 min., 8 megs) of our kava nursery. Pardon the editing, we'll get better at it soon. You'll be transported to a partnering site that contains partial library of our publications and collections of papers. The video is here.
April 22, 2002. More kava classes coming in late April through early June. Hawaiian Kava Center will offer another series of kava classes at Honolulu Community College (HCC).
The scheduled dates are
Intro to 'Awa: The Sacred Pacific beverage Session 1 - April 30, 2002: Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm. Session 2 - May 21, 2002: Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm. Growing, Economics, & Future of 'Awa Session 1 - May 7, 2002: Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm. Session 2 - May 28, 2002: Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm. The 'Awa Beverages: Taste Comparisons Session 1 - May 14, 2002: Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm. Session 2 - June 4, 2002: Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm.The instructors will be HKC's Jonathan Yee and enthnobotanist Kawika Winter. These courses are continually updated and are intended to provide the latest known cultural and industry knowledge of kava. HCC's course catalog has picked up at HCC.
For more info feel free to contact us or Honolulu Community College's website below (click on "Personal & Professional Development..." and then 'Awa).
Honolulu Community College
Phone: 808 845-9296
FAX: 808 845-3767
Another opinion article on the kava controversy from our local ethnobotanist as written in the Honolulu Advertiser, April 22, 2002:
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2002/Apr/22/ln/ln09a.html
It appears to concur with HKC's press release of April 2, 2002.
April 2, 2002. Read Hawaiian Kava Center's April 2, 2002 press release on the kava controversy.
4-2-02 press release on kava controversy
(28kb, requires Acrobat Reader, free, see link in left column menu.)
March 13, 2002. Ala Moana Center's Gloria Jeans to carry Hawaiian kava. After a hiatus because of a corporate buyout, the corporate Ala Moana Gloria Jeans store again be selling Hawaiian kava beginning March 16, 2002. An educational-demo booth will be set up on that day from 10 am - 2pm.
March 4, 2002. Hawaiian Kava Center website now hosted. As some of you might have noticed today, the hawaiiankavacenter.com website is being hosted on a bona fide server. This was done to take care of the increase in traffic, the need for additional storage space, and future application of web functions requiring a hosted site.
The alternate site, http://home.hawaii.rr.com/yee/hkc, will still be up for awhile for housekeeping. However, you may want to update your bookmarks to reflect our new hosted site.
heavenlyscentshawaii.com a kava-soap, Hawai'i based company, has started a new website. Their website is still under construction, but if you like their kava soaps, please contact Jenny or Daren from their e-mail: heavenlyscentshi@aol.com or call (808) 524-3978.
The owners, Jenny and Daren, make their kava soaps with very creative designs and scent them with the many tropical florals found in Hawai'i nei. Interesting stuff.
Wonder why the music in the Flower Drum Song, a current ACT production on O'ahu, sounds so lyrical, together, and very pleasant to listen to?... Perhaps it is the Hawaiian kava being served to the musicians, including the Musical Director, the lead pianist, violinist, violist, synthesizer, and percussionist. The windplayers were concerned about lip-numbness (a temporary side-effect of kava), but the rest imbibed before and after the show. We're also lucky to have a very talented singing cast. The show continues its run March 8, 9, 15, & 16 at the Fort Shafter Richardson Theater, 7:30pm-10:15pm. For more info on the show see the Army Community Theater webpage.
February 2, 2002. The kava controversy continues... and has quieted down somewhat given the current state of knowledge of this plant and its traditional (non-extract) use:
A Hawai'i response was noted in the Honolulu Advertiser on January 13.
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2002/Jan/13/il/il01a.html
It gave a general flavor of the situation in the islands. And perhaps at least more people understand that kava is grown in Hawai'i nei. Observation of sales appears to indicate that the extraction business is taking the marked reduction. The local, traditional market for preparation and sales of beverage, dry powders, and fresh root, has to a lesser extent been affected.
Reports from the S. Pacific, e.g., Vanuatu (pers. comm., Lebot), and Fiji (Pacific Islands Report http://pidp.ewc.hawaii.edu/pireport/graphics.htm), indicate that the local industries are petitioning their governments for settling the liver issue once in for all before the kava's reputation is damaged. Local efforts are underway as well at UH (pers. comm. Bittenbender).
The author unabashedly admits he still enjoys his kava beverage as before -- much as his ancestors probably did: "Eh Pua, honey girl, how come my 'awa stay so watery?"...." Wot!?! Dis not China!"... "Ass why!...."
Farmer's choice is now available on our Quick Order page. Same excellent quality but at a lower price for non-specific Hawaiian kava varieties of pounded, sifted (to remove chaff fibers), powdered root.
January 1, 2002. More kava classes starting January 29, 2002. Hawaiian Kava Center will offer another series of kava classes at Honolulu Community College (HCC). The classes are on January 29, February 5, and February 12. A repeat of this series will run from March 5, 12, & 19.
For more info feel free to contact us or Honolulu Community College's website below (click on "Personal & Professional Development..." and then 'Awa).
Honolulu Community College
Phone: 808 845-9296
FAX: 808 845-3767
noncredit@hcc.hawaii.edu
UH researcher, Klaus Dragull, is studying the differences in chemical composition of leaves between varieties, which could lead to the development of a complementary method to Vincent Lebot's chemotyping. This might lead to a better characterization of the kava cultivars. Here are a few pictures of Klaus at HKC's nursery division - Kahalu'u.
Controversy with kava arises. Here is an article expressing the concerns and speculation of a possible link between kava and liver problems. It appeared in USA Today on December 31, 2001.
Link to the USA Today article: http://usatoday.com/news/healthscience/health/2001-12-31-kava-usat.htm
Based on the centuries long, cultural and historic use of kava in the Pacific, however, kava does appear to be safe. (Kava is classified by the FDA as GRASS- generally recognized as safe.) Hopefully, the toxicologists will come up with solid conclusions re kava. HKC does recommend that alcohol, or any hepatotoxic substances, in any form, should not be in jested or taken with kava.
Obviously sometimes there's research of questionable nature, n.b., some UH scientist suggesting that tofu causes Alzheimer's (and tofu is still eaten and sold in the marketplace), so the quality and precision of the kava study will be important.
Bishop Museum in Kalihi will host HKC's educational Hawaiian kava exhibit on January 6, 2002, Family Sunday, 10am-3pm. For more information please contact HKC or
Bishop Museum 1525 Bernice Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (808) 848-4134December 18, 2001. Kanaka Kava offers fresh Hawaiian kava beverage. The kava bar is located on Ali'i drive in Kona, a mauka diagonal across the volley ball court from the Hard Rock Cafe. The shop is run by Zachary and his wife, and is open every day from noon to 10 pm.
The experience is decidedly different from Hale Noa in Honolulu as the seating is on a covered lanai, and they kava coladas, traditional kava, and pupu (appetizers) like taro, poi, fish, and other Hawaiian delicacies. People tell me that Zach was once a chef and makes the best Hawaiian food in all of Ali'i Drive. However, on the occasion of my trip, I only had time to gulp down a large kava beverage so I cannot make any comments of the pupu. I do believe it though as Sam Choy once said "never trust a skinny cook". And you can't miss Zach!
The open-air of the lanai is very pleasant. And it seems a nice place to hangout. The kava beverage was of the Honokane'iki variety and was delicious. And the price was reasonable: $4 for a large bowl, $3 for a small serving. These guys really know how to prepare it. On my next trip to Kona I will make it a point to stay longer.
Please check back later for some photos and a story of a UH researcher's study of Hawaiian kava varieties as provided by HKC's nursery division.
December 14, 2001. Hawaiian Kava Center will offer another series of kava classes at Honolulu Community College (HCC). The tentative (until published) schedule will have the classes for the first three weeks of February 2002. More info will be provided as it becomes available.
Native Books and Beautiful Things, among an excellent selection of Hawaiian cultural artworks and books, also offers the larger, 1/2 pound sizes of Hawaiian kava. Please call them to ensure availability.
Check back later for a report on Kanaka Kava in Kona, weather and time permitting, and photos of a UH researcher's study of Hawaiian kava varieties as provided by HKC's nursery division.
November 18, 2001. An ethnobotanical retreat will be offered on Maui, January 24-27, 2002. Featured plants include Hawaiian kava ('awa), betel nut, Salvia divinorum, et al. Music, food, and entertainment will also be provided. The event is sponsored by Botanical Preservation Corps. For more information see their invitation.
October 29, 2001. Alicia's market, Down to Earth, Ruffage, and Whole in One Bagel now offer Hawaiian kava beverages. It may be a good idea to call them first, as sometimes they run out of the beverages. Currently, Alicia's Market, Ruffage, and Whole in One Bagel offer them in both "Traditional" and "Passion" flavors. Down to Earth in Mo'ili'ili offers it only in the "Traditional" form.
Welcome to Longs Drug Salt Lake (Hawai'i) in selling 100% Hawaiian kava ('awa), certified-organically grown. They are located in the Salt Lake Shopping Center, O'ahu.
August 22, 2001. In November, Hawaiian Kava Center will offer another series of kava classes at Honolulu Community College (HCC). The classes will meet November 13, 20, & 27, 2001. Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm. For more info, contact
Honolulu Community College
Phone: 808 845-9296
FAX: 808 845-3767
noncredit@hcc.hawaii.edu
Hawaiian Kava Center
http://hawaiiankavacenter.com
PO Box 26344
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 256-5605
yee@hawaii.rr.com
Please register very early to ensure enrollment.
The Hawai'i 'Awa Council (HAC) will meet on August 25, 2001 at the Komohana building, UH-Hilo. Presenters include Jerry Konanui on processing, & Skip Bittenbender (CTAHR). As the Council is still working out its organizational issues, please feel free to contact Hawaiian Kava Center on the latest info.
July 24, 2001. See an educational kava exhibit at the Hawai'i Farm Fair. Hawaiian Kava Center will be at the Department of Agriculture's tent as an exhibitor of Hawaiian kava. Samples, plants, educational exhibits, and items for sale (including Hawaiian kava) will be available at the Hawaiian Kava Center booth. Proceeds of the books will be donated to Native Books' educational program.
The Fair will be held on three consecutive
weekends at Aloha Stadium:
August 3, 4, 5 (Friday-Sunday)
August 10, 11, 12 (Friday-Sunday)
August 16, 17, 18, 19 (Admission's Day Holiday
Weekend - Thursday-Sunday)
Fair hours are from 6:00 p.m. to midnight on Thursday and
the first two Fridays and from noon to midnight on
Saturdays, Sundays and Admission's Day Friday.
June 26, 2001. Bishop Museum's Shops Pacifica is now carrying 100% Hawaiian kava, certified-organically grown for the first time. Three Hawaiian kava varieties, plus one specially processed, are for sale within their shop. Their address and contact are
Shops Pacifica at Bishop Museum 1525 Bernice Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (808) 848-4134June 25, 2001. Some re-organization is gradually being incorporated into Hawaiian Kava Center's website. These changes include this update page, and, due to requests from researchers, known references on kava are included here, and in the Features section of News, links. Please contact us for no-longer published material, or oral documentation.
Board Member, `Awa Development Council
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