Est. 1773 - HMS Resolution

Captain Cook's Kava

"It creates not the noisy drunkenness of wine... but a placid and tranquil state" - George Forster, Ship's Naturalist, 1773
Piper methysticum botanical illustration
Piper Methysticum - G. Forster, 1773

The Pacific's Best Kept Secret

While Others Sought Gold, Cook Found Something More Valuable

In 1773, Captain James Cook navigated the HMS Resolution to the Friendly Islands of Polynesia. There, he and his crew became the first Europeans to officially document the ceremonial drink of the Pacific Kings.

While others sought gold, Cook found something more valuable: a root that brought peace, clarity, and connection. We bring you that same Noble tradition today.

250+Years of Tradition
100%Noble Kava
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Who We Are

From Greece, With a Passion for Kava

We are based in Greece, and we love kava. Our goal is to bring wonderful, premium kava to Greece and all of Europe.

From the Friendly Islands

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Premium Noble Kava options from the traditions of Polynesia, shipped from within the EU.

Savusavu Nalavo 100% Noble Fijian Kava package
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Savusavu Nalavo

€89.00
500g full size

500g - Medium Grind - Noble Kava

A bold 100% noble Fijian kava with a bright, heady profile, lively Savusavu character, and a clean, slightly nutty finish.

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Small mound of Noble Fijian kava powder on a cloth by the sea
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Sample Kava (100G)

€35.00
100g trial size

100g - Medium Grind - Noble Kava

A compact 100g pouch of 100% Noble Fijian kava, ideal for exploring traditional medium-grind kava before choosing a larger bag.

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The Second Voyage, 1772-1775

A Journey to the Ends of the Earth

Captain Cook's second voyage aboard the HMS Resolution took him deeper into the Pacific than any European before.

Map of Captain Cook's second voyage through the Pacific
1772

Departure from Plymouth

Cook sets sail aboard the HMS Resolution, heading south into uncharted waters.

1773

The Friendly Islands

Cook and his crew witness a kava ceremony for the first time, a ritual of peace and hospitality.

1774

Charting the Pacific

The voyage continues through New Zealand, Easter Island, and the New Hebrides.

1775

Return to England

Cook returns with detailed accounts of kava, introducing European science to the intoxicating pepper of the Pacific.