While kava is traditionally served as a beverage, different consumption methods have grown in popularity. Click on each card to learn more about what they are.
The most popular method of consumption, kava tastes earthy.
It's made from the kava plant's ground up roots.
Many kava bars use noble kava for tea, or kava with milder effects.
Capsules can be used by those who don’t like the taste of kava.
Dosages can range from 250 mg to 600 mg.
It is recommended that daily intake of kava remains less than 250 mg.
Drops, or kava extract, can be mixed into drinks or taken as is.
Bottles usually contain two to six ounces of extract.
They are said to be more potent than the kava beverage.
Micronized kava is created by grinding up roots into a fine powder.
It can be mixed into a liquid for an instant kava beverage.
Four ways to consume kava
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Four ways to consume kava
While kava is traditionally served as a beverage, different consumption methods have grown in popularity. Click on each card to learn more about what they are.
Pills
Drops
Tea
Micronized
Graphic: Delia Rose Sauer/WUFT News
Source: Healthline.com