Grassroots Kava House

Description

We serve the finest kava, locally roasted coffee, and tea while promoting an active, healthy, creative and community based lifestyle. We provide free WiFi and comfortable seating both upstairs and downstairs. Enjoy sunsets and downtown nightlife on the balcony. We are located in the up and coming Edge District within walking distance of several restaurants and galleries as well as Tropicana Field. **What is kava? Kava is drink made from the roots of a native south Pacific pepper plant. The drink, known to produce relaxing effects, has been a ceremonial and social centerpiece to many south Pacific people in places such as Hawaii, Tonga, Fiji and Vanuatu. Kava has also been known in western Medicine to contain properties that help with anxiety, stress, depression, and muscle relaxation. Interest in kava's medicinal properties dates to over 100 years ago in Germany. While kava can be found in pills and extracts, recent research from the University of Hawaii claims that kava is safer and more effective when consumed as a drink made using only the roots of the kava plant and water. Our kava is traditionally made by hand daily using only water and ground kava roots.