{"title":"Best Sellers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop the kava products our customers return to again and again. From traditional root powders and fresh frozen kava to convenient extracts, shots, capsules and ready-to-use formats, these best sellers represent some of the most trusted products in the Root of Happiness lineup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"premium-vanuatu-kava-powder-1-2lb","title":"Vanuatu Kava Powder - Premium 1\/2lb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Vanuatu Kava Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelect Cultivar Blend- Santo Island Borogu and Melo Melo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemotype: 243 \/ 245\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotency: ~5.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacteristics: \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSmooth - Creamy - Peppery - Physically sedating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our house Kava which has been served at our Northern California Kava Bars for over 10 years. Our house Kava is a premium blend of Santo Island grown Melo Melo and Borogu peeled basal stumps or \"chips\" that is smooth and drinkable while providing ample potency that is perfect for every occasion. It is a premium Beverage grade kava with a desirable pleasantly physically sedating 243\/245 chemotype and a 5.5% minimum total lactone content. Our PremiumVanuatu Kava Powder is comprised of hand selected, high quality 5 year minimum peeled basal stumps which lend to its creamy and smooth (less peppery) flavor. It is processed in an FDA registered cGMP facility and shipped to us after being freshly powdered and bagged. The aroma, taste, and potency of this Kava makes it our customer's favorite go-to daily drinker and we know you will enjoy it as well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root of Happiness","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2910412355,"sku":"RH28004","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/2489\/files\/FullPrintedVanuatu-Mockup-Front.png?v=1720501979"},{"product_id":"superior-fijian-kava-powder-1-2lb","title":"Fijian Kava Powder - Superior 1\/2lb","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-attr-charset=\"VVRGLTg=\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Origin Estate Blend - Matakaro Balavu, Qila Leka, and Doko Bana Vula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-attr-charset=\"VVRGLTg=\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemotype: 462\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-attr-charset=\"VVRGLTg=\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotency: ~8%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-attr-charset=\"VVRGLTg=\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacteristics: Excellent flavor - Strongest \"Pure Waka\" Availble- Well balanced effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an unadulterated real deal, pure waka Kava. Most of the \"Pure Waka\" available online only tests in the 6-7% range which is similar to our 50% Lewena \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rootofhappinesskava.com\/products\/premium-fijian-kava-powder-1-2lb-1\"\u003ePremium Fijian Kava\u003c\/a\u003e product. We purchase whole and in-tact \"Long Waka\" which is guaranteed to be free of common Waka adulterants such as \"peelings\" and \"crowns\" which add a dark color, but also add undesirable effects and flavors to the kava. This true 100% Waka It is a premium blend of Matakaro Balavu, Qila Leka, and Doko Bana Vula varieties, grown in the fertile volcanic soil of the 'Garden Island' of Fiji, Taveuni. This beverage grade kava has a unique and cerebral  4-6-2 chemotype and an unrivaled 8.0% minimum total Kavalactone content, making it a potent daily drinker. If you are looking for a superior quality top-shelf kava that you would b proud to present to say, the Fijian government when they come to drink a shall at your Kava bar, this is it. 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Our instant Kava is produced from our Premium Fijian Kava using our 4th generation proprietary water extraction process coupled with our new proprietary particle size reduction process to make a superior true instant kava product. This is not just another inferior, gritty, fibrous, nauseating micronized \"instant kava\". This is an enjoyable smooth, creamy, potent true water extracted instant Kava powder that perfectly reflects a bowl of hand squeezed Kava. Our beautiful water soluble instant Kava doesn't compromise on taste or potency. At 5.81% Kavalactone content and a 462 chemotype, the higher bioavailability of this product will surprise you and we know that you will find this to be the best instant on the market, bar none.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root of Happiness","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12619533894,"sku":"RH20002","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/2489\/files\/InstantKava-Mockup-Front.jpg?v=1721070471"},{"product_id":"premium-tongan-kava-powder-1-2lb","title":"Tongan Kava Powder - Premium 1\/2lb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Tongan Kava Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Origin Cultivar - Leka Hina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemotype: 423 \/ 426\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotency: ~5.9%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacteristics: Creamy - Smooth - Balanced mental and physical effects \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's no secret, Kava from Eu'a is some of the finest Kava to be found in the South Pacific. Eu'a, being such a small island, has a very limited amount of Tongan kava powder production and we were lucky enough to convince one of our strategic partners to provide us with a limited supply of this kava for you to enjoy. Traditional, creamy, smooth, and strong, this is a single cultivar Leka Hina variety that is grown on a single small farm estate where great care is taken to properly grow, harvest and process it. The chemotype is a 423 \/ 426 with plenty of lateral roots to make an excellent minimum 6.5% Kavalactones (7.87% Kavalactones for this batch!). We're happy to provide such a solid example of the strength and smoothness of Tongan Kava Powder!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root of Happiness","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4397046497307,"sku":"RH27002","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/2489\/files\/FullPrintedTongan-Mockup-Front.png?v=1720501816"},{"product_id":"polynesian-gold-water-soluble-co2-kava-extract-50g-bag","title":"Polynesian Gold® 30% Kavalactone Water Soluble CO2 Kava Extract- 50g Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe innovated the Kava industry's first commercially available, water soluble, CO2 kava extract in 2012 utilizing our own proprietary methodology. Our goal was to make a safe, standardized, full spectrum kava extract product that could be used in a variety of applications. Our Polynesian Gold® Water-Soluble Solventless CO2 Kava Extract was, and still is, the first of its kind, providing full spectrum 30% Kavalactones, with a Beverage Grade 423 chemotype. Polynesian Gold® Kava Extracts are always made purely from Beverage Grade Vanuatu Borogu lateral roots and never peelings, scraps, and low quality materials. This water soluble, free flowing powder can be used in capsules, beverages, and a variety of other applications. No other Kava extract on the market has the water solubility, potency, and high quality chemotype as Polynesian Gold® brand extracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Polynesian Gold® 30% Water Soluble CO2 Kava Extract is processed in a state of the art facility that is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 9001 Certified for Quality Management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 14001 Certified for Environmental Management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 22000 Certified for Food Safety Management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKosher Certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalal Certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot all Kava Extracts are created equal!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe have been in the Kava business for many years and have seen many Kava products come and go. Our Polynesian Gold® lineup of Kava extract powders, oils, and liquids, are by far the highest quality Kava products to be found anywhere, bar none. Learn the difference between Polynesian Gold\u003cb\u003e®\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrand Kava extracts that are produced by experts in the Kava industry, and the cheap, mass produced, poor quality Kava extracts found elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur quality starts with root selection.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe use hand selected, premium Beverage Grade Vanuatu Borogu Lateral roots to make our Kava extracts, not leftover scraps peelings and chips or undesirable cultivars such as “Tudei” or “Waeld” Kavas. Our Kava is then thoroughly washed and hand peeled in a state of the art facility before being air dried indoors, rather than being exposed to the elements to be sun dried. Air drying preserves the Kavalactones while the UV rays and heat from the sun degrades them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur proprietary processing technology\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eachieves full spectrum potency like no other method on the market today. Even if quality roots are used as starting material, improper solvent selection, temperature, and extraction time, can drastically change the quality, and even safety profile of Kava. With our unique processing methods, we are able to achieve a full spectrum extract that retains the chemotype of our premium starting material and provides unparalleled water solubility found in no other powdered kava extract! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality through lab testing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach batch of Polynesian Gold® extracts are rigorously tested and must meet extremely strict quality controls before the Polynesian Gold brand name is bestowed upon the product.  We test our materials for microbiological, heavy metals, pesticides, as well as Kavalactone content. Not only do we test the total kavalactone content, but we test each individual Kavalactone to ensure that the chemical profile of our extract is of a desirable Beverage Grade chemotype. The result is a consistent, high quality standardized kava product that represents the very best kava of Beverage Grade Kava.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root of Happiness","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19453778788445,"sku":"RH22002","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/2489\/files\/PolyGold30_CO2-Mockup-Front.jpg?v=1720551546"},{"product_id":"kava-shot-2oz-tropical-mango-flavor-case-of-12","title":"Kava Shot™ 2oz - Tropical Mango Flavor Case of 12","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoot of Happiness introduced its original 100% Kava Shot in 2015, years before kava shots became a category of their own. Each shot is made with Polynesian Gold™ kava extract, natural mango flavor, and no added botanical blends. With 500 mg of kavalactones per bottle, it delivers a concentrated kava experience in a simple, ready-to-drink format. Enjoy one to kick off a kava session, chase a shell of traditional kava, or as a convenient nightcap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root of Happiness","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35028033700002,"sku":"RH32002","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/2489\/products\/12_count_kava_shot_grande_068a9d8d-7de2-4895-8e3d-cb7ec805b628.jpg?v=1604539021"},{"product_id":"fresh-frozen-fijian-kava-1lb","title":"Fresh Frozen Fijian Kava","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExperience The Real Deal\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroducing Fresh Frozen Fijian Kava!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStrong, Sustainable, Smooth.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Frozen Fijian Kava - 5 X 1lb Packs, 10X 1lb Packs, or 25 X 1lb Packs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Origin Blend - Doko Bana Loa - Doko Bana Vula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemotype: 462\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotency: ~6.5%-7.5% Kavalactones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacteristics: Excellent fresh green cucumber flavor - Immediate strong pleasant sensation - Well balanced effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe're proud to bring our customers another industry 1st - We're bringing fresh green Fijian kava to the US!  While we've long been supporting Hawaiian Farmers and shipping our customers Single Cultivar \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rootofhappinesskava.com\/products\/fresh-frozen-kava-1lb\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFresh Frozen Hawaiian Kava\u003c\/a\u003e since 2016, we're bringing in commercial quantities of Fijian Kava as well! As part of our ongoing sustainable sourcing efforts, we’ve partnered with sustainable farms in Fiji and cGMP, HACCP certified, FDA registered processing facilities to bring you very high quality FRESH frozen Fijian Kava.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Kava is harvested weekly and brought to our processing facility where it is rigorously cleaned, sanitized, processed and blast frozen for shipping. The entire process from harvest to freezing occurs in less than 4 hours. It simply doesn't get any better than this folks. If you have ever had the pleasure of drinking a shell of our Fresh Frozen Hawaiian kava, either at one of our own Root of Happiness Kava Bars, or one of hundreds of Kava establishments that serve Root of Happiness Brand Kava, you know that there's no substitute for Green Kava taste and potency. We love our Hawaiian Kava, but we believe that our Fresh Frozen Fijian Kava will impress even the most seasoned kava drinker with its potency and subtle flavor profile differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1lb of our Fresh Frozen Hawaiian Kava will make 4-6 quarts, the same as a 1\/2lb bag of dried kava. Why not buy delicious, potent, fresh green kava for about the same price you’d be paying for dry powder? We know that you’ll enjoy this Kava and we’re happy to be able to partner with you, our customers, to support the more than 500 small farms in Fiji that produce this amazing kava for us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIMPORTANT SHIPPING INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-2 Day shipping to anywhere in the USA is built into the cost of this product! This product ships on dry ice to ensure that it never thaws before reaching our customers. Upon receipt, it is to be stored frozen until it is ready for preparation. Also conveniently available for pickup at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoot of Happiness Kava Bars - 4 Locations around Sacramento, California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nak in Boca Raton, South Florida\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the Kava Bowl in Captain Cook, Big Island Hawaii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhana Kava Bars - Colorado Springs, Colorado\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoot Awakening - Nashua, New Hampshire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rootofhappinesskava.com\/pages\/contact\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efor pickup details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you need 500lbs? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow about 5,000lbs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e No problem. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rootofhappinesskava.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root of Happiness","offers":[{"title":"5lb Box","offer_id":45810247106805,"sku":"RH79004","price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10lb Box","offer_id":44024207573237,"sku":"RH79000","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25lb Box","offer_id":44024207606005,"sku":"RH79001","price":615.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/2489\/files\/FreshFijian-Mockup-Front.jpg?v=1720551774"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/2489\/collections\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_7_2026_at_04_06_38_PM.png?v=1786133223","url":"https:\/\/rootofhappinesskava.com\/collections\/best-sellers.oembed","provider":"Root Of Happiness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}