What Is Kava? The Plant, the Root, and the Drink
September 14, 2026
Kava is a drink made from the root of Piper methysticum, a pepper family plant from the South Pacific. Here is the plant, the root, and what is in a shell.
The Kavasutra blog
Everything worth knowing about kava, a straight answer on kratom, and a few things that are just fun. Explainers, the questions people actually ask, and local guides for the towns where the bars are.
Kava is a drink made from the root of Piper methysticum, a pepper family plant from the South Pacific. Here is the plant, the root, and what is in a shell.
Empty shell
This one is still brewing. The root gets pounded, the kava gets strained, and the writing takes a little longer than either. Check back soon, or start with what is already on the bar.