Relationships at the Source
Our kava is sourced from the finest farms in the South Pacific, ensuring the highest quality and potency for your wellness journey.
Responsible Cultivation for a Sustainable Supply
Quality sourcing must remain sustainable for the people growing the crop.
Four controls. One Standard.
Quality is a system
No laboratory report can compensate for poor raw material or uncontrolled processing.
cGMP MANUFACTURING WITH CONTROL AND TRACEABILITY
The product category determines the process.
Traditional powders, fresh-frozen kava, instant products and standardized extracts cannot all be evaluated in exactly the same way and require their own specifications, manufacturing and lab testing methods.
✓ Lot traceability
Source, manufacturing records and results remain connected.
✓ Product-specific specifications
Testing corresponds to the material and process.
Idenity. Composition. Purity.
The exact testing program varies by material, product type and lot risk.
Tested Inside and Out
We combine independent laboratory analysis with in-house process verification to support product identity, purity, potency and batch-to-batch consistency.
3rd Party Testing
We use ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories, including FDA- and DEA-registered facilities, and validated analytical methods to verify identity, potency, microbiological quality, heavy metals and other applicable specifications.
In House Process Testing
In House Process Testing
Our KavaLytics® NIR system provides rapid analysis of identity, moisture, chemotype and kavalactone consistency, helping us detect variation early and maintain tighter process control from incoming material through finished production.
Our Kava Standards
Root of Happiness uses the Harmonized Multinational Kava Standards — The kava industry's own published benchmark, built by stakeholders from FDA, AOAC, USP, AHPA, Codex Alimentarius, and Kava Coalition guidance. As a founding member of the Kava Coalition and one of the largest, longest standing suppliers in the industry, our products undergo extra scrutiny through Quarterly Market Reports by the Kava Coalition and consistently clear the bar, quarter after quarter. The following is a short summary of some of the standards we have voluntarily adopted for our products. Note that these are the strictest in the industry and well above and beyond what is fit to consume.
Heavy Metals
Tested via ICP-MS, per the standard's 10g serving basis.
| Metal | Traditional Powder | All Other Products |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | ≤ 4.0 ppm | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤ 4.0 ppm | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Cadmium | ≤ 4.0 ppm | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Mercury | ≤ 0.2 ppm | ≤ 0.1 ppm |
Mycotoxins
Tested via HPLC or LC-MS/MS.
| Mycotoxin | Action Limit |
|---|---|
| Aflatoxin B1 | ≤ 5 ppb |
| Total Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) | ≤ 20 ppb |
| Ochratoxin A | ≤ 20 ppb |
Microbials
Tested per batch. Certain pathogens must be entirely undetectable, not just below a threshold.
| Organism | Traditional Powder | All Other Products |
|---|---|---|
| Salmonella | Not present in 25g | Not present in 25g |
| E. coli | ≤ 10 CFU/g | Not present in 10g |
| Staphylococcus spp. | Not present in 25g | Not present in 25g |
| Listeria spp. | ≤ 2 CFU/g | Not present in 25g |
| Total Aerobic Count | ≤ 2×10⁶ CFU/g | ≤ 10⁶ CFU/g |
| Yeast | ≤ 5,000 CFU/g | ≤ 2,000 CFU/g |
| Mold | ≤ 100 CFU/g | ≤ 50 CFU/g |
Identity & Potency
Every batch is confirmed by HPTLC, HPLC, and NIR against reference standards for canonical cultivar identity, and fully quantified for all six major kavalactones plus flavokavains A, B, and C. Only after an exhaustive barrage of passed tests and careful consideration of ratios of active constituents, will a Kava be offered for sale to our customers. The same Kava we sell online is the same Kava we drink daily a our retail Kava Bar locations that have served over 7 million shells since 2012.
Current Product Lab Test Results
UNDERSTANDING THE RESULTS
How to read our kava results
Analytical results are useful only when they can be interpreted.
We offer a 30-day return policy on all unused items in their original packaging. Please contact our support team to initiate a return.
Standard shipping typically takes 5-7 business days. Express shipping options are available at checkout for faster delivery.
Yes, we ship to most countries worldwide. International shipping times vary by destination and typically take 10-21 business days.
Once your order ships, you'll receive a tracking number via email. You can use this number to track your package on our website or the carrier's site.