Aug. 26—Pureland Kava & Tea, which opened in April, is having its grand opening Saturday, with free tarot readings and a live glassblowing. Mandy Vickery, owner of Pureland, lauds kava for making ...

It was five or six years ago that I first sampled kava in a divey little joint in South Florida. I’d heard a lot about the stuff from friends who were genuine fans, but whose reviews of the stuff — ...

The ethos of Four Shells Kava Lounge is clear to see. Turning into Victoria Park Market’s cobbled laneway to meet owners Anau Mesui and Todd Henry, I pass their van and spot three words written on the ...

Finding ways to destress can be hard — you can try yoga, going for a walk or meditation — but sometimes there’s a desire for a magic little potion that could chill you out without any unwanted effects ...

Fights don't break out at kava bars. Unlike regular bars, where tempers can rise with the voices as the night wears on, the more people drink at a kava bar, the more hushed the place becomes. The ...

The drink is created from pressing juice out of fresh kava roots, rather than using a dry powder. Photo: Todd Henry / Supplied People behind Auckland city's first kava bar have helped develop a ...

This summer, Viva Premium is revisiting the best and biggest stories of the year. This article was originally published in October. The ethos of Four Shells Kava Lounge is clear to see. Turning into ...