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Est. 1773 - HMS Resolution
Captain Cook's
Kava - Buy Kava in Europe
"It creates not the noisy drunkenness of wine... but a placid and tranquil state" - George Forster, Ship's Naturalist, 1773
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What is Kava?
A Pacific root with a long tradition
Kava is made from the roots of Piper methysticum, a plant grown across the South Pacific and traditionally prepared by kneading ground root in water.
For generations, kava has been used in welcome ceremonies, village gatherings, diplomacy, and slow social conversation. Today, modern kava drinkers still value that ritual: a bowl prepared with care, shared deliberately, and chosen for its character, from bright and heady to heavy and relaxing.
How to Prepare Kava
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.
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
Choose Your Kava
Premium Noble Kava options and house blends from the South Pacific with free tracked shipping on every order.
Captain's Blend Melo-Savu 100% Noble Kava
250g or 500g - Medium Grind - Noble Kava
A balanced, mellow 100% Noble Kava blend designed for long evening sipping: smooth enough for first-time sippers, relaxed without being overly sedating, and steady without feeling too heady.
Savusavu Nalavo
250g - Medium Grind - Noble Kava
A powerful, heady, stimulating Noble Fijian kava, closer in feel to a strong coffee than a relaxant.
Vanuatu Premium Lateral Roots Noble Kava Powder
250g or 500g - Medium Grind - Noble Kava
A powerful, heavy, relaxing and mellow noble kava from Vanuatu, made from 100% lateral roots with full batch traceability.
Sample Kava (100G)
100g - Medium Grind - Noble Kava
A small 100g pouch of 100% Noble Fijian kava, enough for 1-3 sessions for people trying kava for the first time.
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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.
Departure from Plymouth
Cook sets sail aboard the HMS Resolution, heading south into uncharted waters.
The Friendly Islands
Cook and his crew witness a kava ceremony for the first time, a ritual of peace and hospitality.
Charting the Pacific
The voyage continues through New Zealand, Easter Island, and the New Hebrides.
Return to England
Cook returns with detailed accounts of kava, introducing European science to the intoxicating pepper of the Pacific.