Puariki Single Cultivar Instant Green Kava

Tongoa's Pride: Blissful, Balanced, Exceptionally Rare

Exclusive to the remote, fertile island of Tongoa, Puariki is one of Vanuatu's most prized cultivars—described by those who've tried it as "like Kelai, but with an extra engine." This balanced cultivar is known for an intensely pleasant start followed by fascinating depth, with a remarkably clean character and an exceptionally fresh feeling the next morning.

Puariki Cultivar Profile:

- Intensely pleasant character: Clearly uplifting, highly pleasurable start with fascinating depth—not overpowering, just exceptional
- Quick-acting, balanced profile: Known for quick onset with moderate lift and crispness, then gently mellowing—bridges heady and heavy beautifully
- Remarkably clean and fresh: Known for a clean character even after strong sessions, with an exceptionally fresh feeling the next morning
- Shorter duration, rich character: Quick onset with relatively short duration, but deeply satisfying while it lasts
- Exceptionally smooth: Easy to drink shell after shell; clean and smooth
- Fresh, zesty aroma: Smooth and creamy with notes of nuts, butter, and vanilla oatmeal
- 423165 chemotype: Very high dihydrokavain and exceptional K:DHM ratio—contributes to the pleasant, clean character
- Strictly limited: Grown only on Tongoa; sourcing occasionally requires air taxi logistics—we think it's worth it

Instant Format: Traditional kava requires straining to remove coarse, indigestible fibres. Our instant kava is dried kava root with those fibres already removed, then milled into an ultra-fine powder — so you can mix it directly with water without any straining or kneading.

Read our dedicated blog post about Puariki, Tongoa, and the extraordinary efforts required to source this rare cultivar.

Origin: Tongoa, Vanuatu
Chemotype: 423165
Processing: Freshly harvested roots, coarse fibres removed, temperature-controlled dehydration, precision milled
Laterals-to-stump ratio: Natural (30-70%)

Kavalactone Ratios (batch averages):
K to DHM: 4.95 (wide variability)
K to DHK: 1.25
DHK to Y: 2.25
What do these ratios mean? →

Preparation: Mix 1 sachet or 1 heaping teaspoon (~8g) with 200ml water per serving. We recommend 2 servings per session (~16g total). Instant kava guide.

Note: Instant processing prioritises convenience and consistency. Traditional grind offers fuller aroma and flavour complexity.