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Profiles are descriptive catalog labels, not medical guidance or dosing advice.

Heady Bright

17 strains that are usually brighter, more social, or more daytime-leaning in the catalog.

Balanced Balanced

43 strains that sit between strongly heady and strongly heavy profiles.

Heavy Body

18 strains that are usually more body-forward, slow, or evening-leaning in the catalog.

Catalog

Public strain catalog

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Ahouia

Heady / Uplifting from Vanuatu. A potent noble variety from Tanna with an unusually high yangonin content. It delivers a fast, powerful, and uplifting cerebral buzz.

Headystrain

Amon

Balanced / Versatile from Vanuatu. A steady, reliable noble cultivar from Tanna. It provides a rich flavor and a highly functional, relaxed state.

Balancedstrain

Asiyai

Balanced / Versatile from Vanuatu. A rare noble export from the southernmost island of Aneityum. It provides a smooth, functional traditional experience.

Balancedstrain

Bir Kar

Heavy / Evening from Vanuatu. Known as "Red Kava" due to its reddish stems. This highly sought-after Santo strain offers complex, warm muscle relaxation.

Heavystrain

Bir Sul

Heavy / Evening from Vanuatu. A potent, physically sedating strain from Santo. It is ideal for deep muscle recovery and sleep.

Heavystrain

Biyaj

Heady / Uplifting from Vanuatu. Cultivated alongside Asiyai on Aneityum. It offers steady, pleasant physical relaxation without overwhelming cerebral effects.

Headystrain

Black Sand

Balanced / Versatile from Vanuatu. Branded Vanuatu noble blend from Nakamal At Home. Marketed as a daily-drinking kava and described as approximately 75% basal stump (White Sand) and 25% lateral root (Stone). The referenced lab page lists 425631 as a reference chemotype, with batch variation possible.

Balancedstrain

Borogoru

Heavy / Evening from Vanuatu. Explicitly listed as noble in Vanuatu’s legal schedule. It is highly sought after for its heavy, physically sedating properties.

Heavystrain

Borogu

Balanced / Versatile from Vanuatu. The primary export from Pentecost Island. It serves as a baseline "daily" noble reference cultivar in analytical work.

Balancedstrain

Damu

Heavy / Evening from Fiji. Identified by distinct reddish-purple stems. It is a "slow burner" that creeps up gradually to deliver deep, heavy muscle relaxation.

Heavystrain

Dokobana loa

Potent Balanced from Fiji. A high-quality noble cultivar with a very consistent chemical profile. It reliably delivers classic, strong yaqona relaxation.

Balancedstrain

Dokobana vula

Social / Daytime from Fiji. Features a slightly lower total kavalactone percentage than its loa counterpart. However, it maintains a highly desirable, lively, and social profile.

Headystrain

Epik Kava

Balanced / Versatile from Vanuatu. Branded Vanuatu single-cultivar line from Nakamal At Home. The referenced page lists Birkar, Borogu, Kelai, shorthand Melo Melo, and Palarasul variants with differing average chemotypes, so this generic line row intentionally leaves chemotype and potency unset.

Balancedstrain

Feo

Heavy from Solomon Is.. A potent noble cultivar frequently sourced from Santa Isabel province. It is noted for a distinct peppery flavor and smooth, heavy-leaning effects.

Heavystrain

Fire Island Instant

Potent Balanced from Vanuatu. Branded Vanuatu noble instant kava from Nakamal At Home. Made from Borogu as an aggregated instant powder and described as approximately 75% basal stump and 25% lateral root. The referenced lab page lists 425631 as a reference chemotype.

Balancedstrain

Ge gusug

Balanced / Versatile from Vanuatu. A dependable daily-drinking noble kava from the Banks Islands. It provides a traditional, calming mental plateau.

Balancedstrain

Ge vemea

Heavy / Evening from Vanuatu. Another rare Banks Islands cultivar known for its darker roots. It provides deeply soothing, physically relaxing effects.

Heavystrain

Ge wiswisket

Heavy / Evening from Vanuatu. Legally listed as a noble cultivar from Gaua. It is recognized for its robust flavor and reliable body-melting effects.

Heavystrain

Gorgor

Balanced / Versatile from Vanuatu. A dependable cultivar famous for its peppery, fresh green flavor profile. While listed as a Vanuatu noble by Codex, it was not in the 2002 Act schedule.

Balancedstrain

Hanakapiʻai

Potent Balanced from Hawaii. Distinguishable by its unusually tall growing habit. It is a favored, strong variety originating from Kauai.

Balancedstrain

Hiwa

Heavy / Evening from Hawaii. A dark-stemmed sacred variety traditionally utilized in hula and offerings. It is frequently favored for deep, ceremonial evening sessions.

Heavystrain

Honokane Iki

Balanced / Versatile from Hawaii. A highly regarded traditional variety from Hawaii Island. It provides an excellent, balanced effect profile.

Balancedstrain

ʻAva La‘au

Heady / Uplifting from Samoa. The most widely cultivated Samoan variety. It provides strong uplifting effects that actively encourage open communication.

Headystrain

ʻAva Le‘a

Heady / Uplifting from Samoa. A highly potent noble that averages the highest total kavalactones in Samoan roots. It provides a smooth, uplifting experience.

Headystrain

ʻAva Mumu

Heavy from Samoa. A strong but balanced noble. It is very calming and physically relaxing without aggressively inducing sleepiness.

Heavystrain

ʻAva Ofe

Balanced / Versatile from Samoa. A newly discovered variety noted in recent Samoan national research. It is currently undergoing further phytochemical investigation.

Balancedstrain

ʻOpihikao

Heavy / Evening from Hawaii. Features a slightly heavier effect profile than most Hawaiian strains. It was once commonly found growing in relict wild patches.

Heavystrain

Kau Kupwe

Potent Balanced from PNG. The only officially recognized noble cultivar from Papua New Guinea. Grown exclusively on Baluan Island, it is exceptionally rare and highly potent.

Balancedstrain

Kava Fulufulu

Balanced / Versatile from Tonga. Recognized globally under the Codex standards as a traditional Tongan noble variety.

Balancedstrain

Kava ʻAkauhina

Balanced / Versatile from Tonga. Formally listed in the Codex standards as a recognized Tongan noble.

Balancedstrain

Kava ʻAkaukula

Heavy from Tonga. A high-methysticin noble variety. It provides calm, highly focused effects without heavy sedation.

Heavystrain

Kava Kofe

Balanced / Versatile from Tonga. Listed formally in the Codex standards as an authentic Tongan noble cultivar.

Balancedstrain

Kava Lekahina

Balanced / Versatile from Tonga. Officially listed as a named Tongan variety under the Codex Alimentarius standards. It is an established noble staple.

Balancedstrain

Kava Lekakula

Balanced / Versatile from Tonga. Another named Tongan variety formally recognized by the Codex beverage standard. It provides a traditional noble experience.

Balancedstrain

Kava Valu

Balanced / Versatile from Tonga. A formally recognized Tongan noble listed in international beverage standards.

Balancedstrain

Kelai

Heady / Uplifting from Vanuatu. Widely considered the holy grail of heady kavas due to its intensely cerebral rush. Both peer-reviewed data and vendor COAs support it as highly kavain-forward.

Headystrain

Kumakua

Balanced / Versatile from Hawaii. Known as a tall "stands-in-the-mountains" variety. It offers culturally significant, balanced effects.

Balancedstrain

Leay

Heady / Uplifting from Vanuatu. A potent, full-bodied Tanna cultivar. It hits hard initially with mental clarity before settling into a deep physical calm.

Headystrain

Loa kasa balavu

Heavy / Evening from Fiji. A premium primary export with dark stems and long internodes. It is famous for extremely high root potency and strong, heavy-leaning effects.

Heavystrain

Loa kasa leka

Balanced / Versatile from Fiji. The "short" variation of the dark-stemmed yaqona. It appears repeatedly across farms as a highly stable, balanced noble crop.

Balancedstrain

Mahakea

Balanced / Versatile from Hawaii. A highly balanced, functional variety that serves as a staple in traditional medicine. Its chemistry can vary significantly based on the environment.

Balancedstrain

Mapulehu

Balanced / Versatile from Hawaii. A traditional variety featuring distinct reddish nodes. It is often described as a milder medicinal or ceremonial option.

Balancedstrain

Matakaro balavu

Balanced / Versatile from Fiji. A balanced noble that perfectly demonstrates the vertical concentration gradient. Its roots consistently test significantly higher in kavalactones than its rhizomes.

Balancedstrain

Matakaro leka

Balanced / Versatile from Fiji. A dependable crop with a highly stable noble profile. It provides excellent evidence of realistic cultivar-level ranges across different farms.

Balancedstrain

Melmel / Sese

Heavy / Evening from Vanuatu. Legally listed as noble from Pentecost. It is prized for being exceptionally strong with a unique dreamy effect.

Heavystrain

Melo Melo

Balanced / Versatile from Vanuatu. A deeply mellow and comfortable social kava. It is valued for easing anxiety without causing immediate sleepiness.

Balancedstrain

Miela

Heady / Uplifting from Vanuatu. Another official noble strain from Emae. It is known to be slightly more uplifting and cerebral for daytime use.

Headystrain

Mōʻī

Social / Daytime from Hawaii. A sacred variety historically favored by Hawaiian royalty for its cerebral effects. Its high kavain content produces intense mental clarity.

Headystrain

Naga miwok

Balanced / Versatile from Vanuatu. Cultivated in the remote Banks Islands. This rare export provides an authentic, well-rounded noble kava experience.

Balancedstrain

Nēnē

Balanced / Versatile from Hawaii. Easily identified by its "turtle back" appearance. It was historically mild and soothing enough to be used as a syrup for children.

Balancedstrain

Olitao

Balanced / Versatile from Vanuatu. The third recognized noble cultivar from Emae. It provides classic relaxation that eases both mind and body equally.

Balancedstrain

Palarasul

Social / Daytime from Vanuatu. A premium, fast-acting heady kava from Santo. It offers a clean, uplifting burst of energy and sociability.

Headystrain

Palasa

Heavy / Evening from Vanuatu. A robust Santo cultivar. It provides strong physical relief while maintaining a gentle, warming mental calmness.

Heavystrain

Palimet

Social / Daytime from Vanuatu. A prized local noble variety from the Polynesian outlier island of Emae. It provides clean, sociable effects suitable for community gatherings.

Headystrain

Panaʻewa

Potent Balanced from Hawaii. Known for delivering balanced, smooth effects. It is frequently reported to have a remarkably high total kavalactone yield.

Balancedstrain

Papa ʻE. Puʻupuʻu

Potent Balanced from Hawaii. Presented as a distinct, strong entry separate from standard Papa ʻEleʻele. It maintains a highly balanced but potent chemotype.

Balancedstrain

Papa ʻEleʻele

Potent Balanced from Hawaii. A sacred, highly valued variety frequently applied in traditional Hawaiian medicinal remedies. It is known for robust growth and strong effects.

Balancedstrain

Papa kea

Potent Balanced from Hawaii. Reported in modern summaries as potentially the strongest Hawaiian variety. It requires batch-specific verification due to its massive reported potency.

Balancedstrain

Pia

Heady / Uplifting from Vanuatu. A highly regarded, smooth-drinking cultivar from Tanna. It serves as a versatile option for afternoon socializing or evening unwinding.

Headystrain

Poivota

Heady / Uplifting from Vanuatu. A well-rounded noble variety from Santo. It strikes an even balance between cerebral stimulation and physical relaxation.

Headystrain

Pouni Ono

Social / Daytime from Tonga. The signature Tongan noble variety. It is prized globally for being exceptionally heady, mood-lifting, and perfect for daytime social use.

Headystrain

Pualiu

Heady / Uplifting from Vanuatu. A unique Tongoa cultivar whose effects initially feel mild. It can deliver a sudden, sneaky wave of heady stimulation after a short time.

Headystrain

Puariki

Balanced / Versatile from Vanuatu. A smooth, clean-tasting noble variety from Tongoa supported by HPLC data. It is perfect for extended drinking sessions without causing lethargy.

Balancedstrain

Qila balavu

Balanced / Versatile from Fiji. Included among Fiji’s noble cultivar set as a steady, balanced option. It was analytically verified with paired root and rhizome totals.

Balancedstrain

Qila leka

Heavy from Fiji. Distinctive for providing stronger physical sedation than typical Fijian varieties. Its methysticin levels often present differently than other local strains.

Heavystrain

Silese

Heavy / Evening from Vanuatu. An officially recognized noble kava from Malekula. It offers a balanced but heavy-leaning profile backed by HPLC data.

Heavystrain

Solomon Kava

Balanced / Versatile from Solomon Is.. Branded noble Solomon Islands product from Nakamal At Home, marketed on the referenced page as Solomon Gold kava. The page confirms noble classification and third-party testing but does not publish a stable text chemotype or potency figure for a generic row.

Balancedstrain

Stone Kava

Heady / Uplifting from Vanuatu. Branded Vanuatu noble product from Nakamal At Home. Described as a strong, 100% lateral-root kava with FELR testing and a reference chemotype of 426531, while also noting that blend chemistry can shift by batch.

Headystrain

Tahu

Balanced / Versatile from Solomon Is.. A recognized noble cultivar from the Solomon Islands. It is formally anchored by the Codex varietal listing.

Balancedstrain

Temo (Temotu Purple)

Heavy / Evening from Solomon Is.. A legendary noble famous for deeply sedating "knockdown power." It is easily identified by its purple stems.

Heavystrain

Urukara

Balanced / Versatile from Vanuatu. A staple daily drinker legally recognized as originating from Santo. It offers reliable, functional stress relief.

Balancedstrain

Vanuatu Waka

Heavy / Evening from Vanuatu. Branded Vanuatu waka-grade kava from Fiji Vanua Kava. The referenced product page describes it as a combination of 5-6-year-old lateral roots from Tanna, Vanuatu, 100% sun dried, medium grind, and positioned for strong heavy evening drinking. Reference COA batch 2508B74-005 reports total kavalactones at 7.80% with inferred chemotype 423651, a noble-opening 4-2 profile. Because this is a product-grade blend/grade rather than a named single cultivar, these values should be treated as reference-batch data.

Heavystrain

Vula kasa balavu

Potent Balanced from Fiji. A white-stemmed, long-internode variety that provides balanced and strong effects. Its roots consistently show high potency in analytical studies.

Balancedstrain

Vula kasa leka

Social / Daytime from Fiji. The "short" white-stemmed variation. It is known for its highly social, heady effects and varying chemotype renderings.

Headystrain

White Sand

Balanced / Versatile from Vanuatu. Reference profile for White Sand, a branded Vanuatu noble basal-stump kava blend. Independently lab tested, FEBC-tested, and noble-classified with a reference chemotype of 245631. White Sand is 100% basal chips/stump, medium-fine, body-forward, softer in onset than lateral-root-heavy offerings, and commonly used for grounded evening sessions or for softening stronger lateral-root blends.

Balancedstrain

Wow Kava

Balanced / Versatile from Vanuatu. Branded Vanuatu noble five-star blend from Nakamal At Home. Described as being made primarily from Borogu with possible additional noble kavas, and as approximately 70% basal chip powder plus 30% lateral root powder. The referenced page notes chemotype variation by blend.

Balancedstrain

Yalu

Balanced / Versatile from Fiji. A recognized noble variety that meets strict Fijian yaqona standards. It provides a reliable, balanced experience with notable farm-to-farm variation.

Balancedstrain

Yonolulu

Balanced / Versatile from Fiji. Named as one of Fiji’s official noble varieties. It provides a standard, balanced traditional yaqona experience.

Balancedstrain

Origins

Origins represented

The public catalog is generated from HappyKava strain records and stays limited to consumer-visible noble cultivars.

Vanuatu

35 strains represented in the public catalog.

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Fiji

13 strains represented in the public catalog.

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Hawaii

13 strains represented in the public catalog.

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Tonga

8 strains represented in the public catalog.

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Samoa

4 strains represented in the public catalog.

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Solomon Is.

4 strains represented in the public catalog.

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PNG

1 strain represented in the public catalog.

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FAQ

Quick notes on the public strain library.

What are kava strains?

HappyKava strain pages describe public cultivar records with origin, profile, chemotype when available, and descriptive tags from the catalog.

What do heady, heavy, and balanced mean?

They are plain-language catalog profiles. Heady usually means more bright or social, heavy usually means more body-forward or evening-leaning, and balanced sits between those poles.

Does HappyKava show where a strain is served?

When bars link menu items to catalog strains through HappyKava, strain detail pages can show public linked menu availability.