Kava Kava

Nick-H · Oct 12th, 2004, 00:38

...happens to be my favourite tipple*.

Anyone ever heard of this being available in India? Or if there are likely to be any problems buying it from abroad (I kind of feel that Indian customs are likely to be picky about things)

*well, ok, it tastes disgusting, but swallolwing it only takes a few gulps.

WidespreadPanic · Oct 5th, 2007, 16:49

Sorry to wake up an old thread.

Nick-H, i have been searching around for some kava here in bangalore. No luck. Just checking in to see if you may have had some success.. or anybody else??

Thanks

shashank.aggarwal · Oct 5th, 2007, 17:36

are we talking about the Kashmiri Brew ??

maltabella · Oct 5th, 2007, 17:38

In Italy it was banned in 2002, but still avalaible via web, just googling kava...

AQIS · Oct 5th, 2007, 17:42

I am an avid kava drinker too Nick!

I order mine from Klin Kava (google them!), easily the best product on the market today!

India isn't in their stated market list but I'm sure the owner (John) will sell/send to you if you email him!

He is based in Vanuatu.

Nick-H · Oct 5th, 2007, 17:48

Ummm... I don't know, what is the Kashmiri brew?

We're talking about a plant which is a fairly close relative of the Betel leaf. Used as a mild intoxicant in Hawaii and South pacific islands. I think it needs a hot and wet climate to grow.

It was also taken up by the Western pharmaceutical industry due to its proven efect as a mild anti-depressant, but dropped when it was implicated in a very small number of liver-damage cases (like anything: research before use and be sure to evaluate whatever risks you are taking). It used to be available over the counter in health-food shops, but it is now illegal to sell it in UK. It is not, so far as I know, even now, illegal to possess or use in UK. I used to get it mail-order from Hawaii. I haven't tried in India, and I wonder how Indian customs will treat any unknown brown herbal powder. I've taken it there, but these days, as married resident, I don't feel like taking any risks with customs, police, etc.

One day I will send my wife (without the foreign husband) to ask at the herbal medicine merchants.

Nick-H · Oct 5th, 2007, 17:49

Maltabella, yes... same as UK, probably: I expect it was Europe-wide.

Thanks for the message, Aqis, and welcome to the site.

shashank.aggarwal · Oct 5th, 2007, 17:52

Kawa is Kashmiri tea...with spices and dry fruits...

Its very good for consumption in cold weather...

Nick-H · Oct 5th, 2007, 18:50

No... this is a mild intoxicant, not at all like tea --- in fact it tastes revolting!

ananda2193 · Oct 6th, 2007, 22:11

Kava is the root of a kind of pepper plant well consumed in the pacific islands.

I know you can get it in health food stores here.

It's a mild intoxicant that numbs the mouth and lips.

Never tried it yet. Can't wait to sample one day.

It's supposed to give you a serene, peaceful feeling.

Oct 12th, 2004, 00:38	#1
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,763	Kava Kava ...happens to be my favourite tipple. Anyone ever heard of this being available in India? Or if there are likely to be any problems buying it from abroad (I kind of feel that Indian customs are likely to be picky about things) well, ok, it tastes disgusting, but swallolwing it only takes a few gulps.

Oct 5th, 2007, 17:36	#3
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,782	are we talking about the Kashmiri Brew ?? __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

Oct 5th, 2007, 17:48	#6
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,763	Ummm... I don't know, what is the Kashmiri brew? We're talking about a plant which is a fairly close relative of the Betel leaf. Used as a mild intoxicant in Hawaii and South pacific islands. I think it needs a hot and wet climate to grow. It was also taken up by the Western pharmaceutical industry due to its proven efect as a mild anti-depressant, but dropped when it was implicated in a very small number of liver-damage cases (like anything: research before use and be sure to evaluate whatever risks you are taking). It used to be available over the counter in health-food shops, but it is now illegal to sell it in UK. It is not, so far as I know, even now, illegal to possess or use in UK. I used to get it mail-order from Hawaii. I haven't tried in India, and I wonder how Indian customs will treat any unknown brown herbal powder. I've taken it there, but these days, as married resident, I don't feel like taking any risks with customs, police, etc. One day I will send my wife (without the foreign husband) to ask at the herbal medicine merchants. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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Oct 5th, 2007, 16:49	#2
WidespreadPanic Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11	Sorry to wake up an old thread. Nick-H, i have been searching around for some kava here in bangalore. No luck. Just checking in to see if you may have had some success.. or anybody else?? Thanks

Oct 5th, 2007, 17:38	#4
maltabella Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: italy Posts: 187	In Italy it was banned in 2002, but still avalaible via web, just googling kava...

Oct 5th, 2007, 17:42	#5
AQIS Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Syd Posts: 1	I am an avid kava drinker too Nick! I order mine from Klin Kava (google them!), easily the best product on the market today! India isn't in their stated market list but I'm sure the owner (John) will sell/send to you if you email him! He is based in Vanuatu.

Oct 5th, 2007, 17:49	#7
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,763	Maltabella, yes... same as UK, probably: I expect it was Europe-wide. Thanks for the message, Aqis, and welcome to the site.

Oct 5th, 2007, 17:52	#8
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,782	Kawa is Kashmiri tea...with spices and dry fruits... Its very good for consumption in cold weather...

Oct 5th, 2007, 18:50	#9
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,763	No... this is a mild intoxicant, not at all like tea --- in fact it tastes revolting!

Oct 6th, 2007, 22:11	#10
ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,582	Kava is the root of a kind of pepper plant well consumed in the pacific islands. I know you can get it in health food stores here. It's a mild intoxicant that numbs the mouth and lips. Never tried it yet. Can't wait to sample one day. It's supposed to give you a serene, peaceful feeling.

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