Concentrated, full-spectrum whole-root kava in a pocket-sized 2 oz shot.
0.0% alcohol · relaxation without intoxication
Approximately 246 mg of naturally occurring full-spectrum kavalactones per bottle
No isolated kava extract · real whole-root noble kava
Six ready-to-drink Tropical Citrus kava shots made for workdays, travel, outdoor events, social settings and life in motion. Enjoy one straight or mix it into sparkling water or an alcohol-free mocktail—no straining, mixing or preparation required.
New to kava?
Don't judge it from one serving.
The 30-Day Kava Ritual gives you 18 ready-to-drink kava sessions, plus the education and guidance to explore timing, setting, consistency and intentional use across 30 days.
TRU KAVA Tropical Kava Shots bring whole-root noble kava and its naturally occurring full-spectrum kavalactone profile into a concentrated, ready-to-drink 2 oz bottle. No isolated kava extract.
Six Tropical Citrus shots per box. Sip one straight, or pour it into sparkling water or an alcohol-free mocktail. Pocket-sized kava for workdays, creative flow, travel, outdoor events, social settings and the hour after work.
What's inside and how it's made
Premium noble kava sourced from Vanuatu
Whole-root kava (Piper methysticum root), prepared with water and pressure
Typical naturally occurring total kavalactones: approximately 246 mg per bottle
Third-party lab tested for contaminants
Supplement Facts · Serving size 1 bottle (59 mL) · Servings per box: 6 · Calories 15 · Total carbohydrate 3 g · Total sugars 2 g · Sodium 10 mg
Caution: Ask a healthcare professional before use if you have or have had liver problems, frequently use alcoholic beverages, or are taking any medication.
How to enjoy
One serving is one 2 oz (59 mL) bottle. Open it and sip it straight—no straining, mixing or preparation. Or pour it into sparkling water, a favorite nonalcoholic drink, or an alcohol-free mocktail.
New to kava? Don't judge it from one serving. The 30-Day Kava Ritual helps you learn timing, setting and context.
Third-party lab tested
TRU KAVA is made with premium noble kava roots and is third-party lab tested for contaminants.
Nutrition and good to know
0.0% alcohol
No isolated kava extract
Whole-root noble kava
No mixing or preparation
15 calories per bottle
2 g total sugar
Tropical Citrus
Discounts, shipping, subscription and refund policy
Free U.S. shipping on orders of $125 or more.
One-time quantity savings: 5% on 3 to 5 boxes, 10% on 6 boxes.
Subscribe and save 15% on recurring deliveries ($29.70 per box). Change, skip, pause, or cancel your cadence through your customer account.
Quantity discounts and subscription discounts do not stack.
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The Leaders Behind the Movement
Trusted by leading voices in health, human performance, entrepreneurship, recovery, and conscious living.
Cameron GeorgeFounder & CEO, TRU KAVALeading Kava Authority
Daymond JohnFounder of FUBUShark Tank Investor
Jim KwikBrain CoachNew York Times Bestselling Author
Dave AspreyFather of Biohacking
Dr. Josh AxeCo-Founder of Ancient NutritionBestselling Health Author
Aubrey MarcusFounder of OnnitAuthor & Podcast Host
Miesha TateUFC & Strikeforce Champion
Ben GreenfieldHuman Performance ConsultantBestselling Author
Dr. Joy KongTriple Board-Certified PhysicianRegenerative Medicine Educator
The State Modern Social Tonics Are Trying to Imitate
What modern formulas try to assemble, kava has delivered naturally for thousands of years.
Compare TRU KAVA with:
Whole-food plant tradition: rooted in whole-root noble kava and generations of traditional preparation—now in a concentrated 2 oz shot, not a modern blend assembled from isolated or separately formulated functional ingredients.
Representative products shown for category comparison. Formulations and individual experiences vary.
One plant. Different moments. A better way to change state without losing yourself.
After Work
Close the laptop. Let the day go. Transition from performance mode into a calmer evening.
Before You Go Out
Arrive more relaxed, open, and present - without needing alcohol to flip the switch.
Date Night and Connection
Soften the edges without checking out. More room to listen, open up, and stay clear.
Intentional Reset
Meditation, breathwork, time in nature, or a quiet moment to reflect. A simple cue to come back to yourself.
4.9/5 Average Rating
They were skeptical. Then they felt it.
What People Actually Say About TRU KAVA: The Felt Experience
Reviews from TRU KAVA customers across our kava formats.
On day four I woke up more recovered than I'd been in months. My HRV was up. My sleep score was up. I hadn't changed anything except adding TRU KAVA in the evenings. I haven't touched a sleep supplement since.
Derek S
This is hands down the best kava product I have ever had. The taste is great and the effect is very real. It puts me in the perfectly relaxed mood
Jeff Larson
I had a brutal afternoon and instead of opening a bottle I mixed a sachet. Twenty minutes later I was calm. Not checked out. Not numb. Actually calm — and still sharp. I haven't missed a day of my subscription in four months.
Jenna R
Perfect drink mix for being social, relaxing, or focus. The real deal. Not another “kava” product with minimal kava and a bunch of other ingredients.
Matt
Fast. Potent. Portable.
Real kava, concentrated for life in motion.
We begin with whole-root noble kava and preserve its naturally occurring full-spectrum profile, then bring it into a concentrated 2 oz shot. Enjoy it straight, mix it into sparkling water or an alcohol-free mocktail, and bring the real kava experience almost anywhere.
Approximately ≈246 mgof naturally occurring kavalactones
Traditional water-prepared kava is the form behind kava's legendary reputation. Most modern products labeled kava are capsules, tea bags, isolated extracts, or trace-dose blends. They may contain ingredients derived from the plant, but they are not the same composition or experience as a traditionally prepared kava beverage.
What Most People Have Tried
A capsule, tea bag, isolated extract, or trace-dose blend containing kava ingredients—but not the traditional prepared beverage.
What Traditional Kava Is
Noble kava root kneaded and strained with water and pressure, carrying a broad profile of kavalactones and naturally occurring plant constituents into the finished drink.
What TRU KAVA Delivers
Whole-root noble kava with its full spectrum of naturally occurring kavalactones, concentrated into a ready-to-drink 2 oz shot. No isolated extract, no mixing, no preparation—functional calm and focused relaxation that travels from the studio to the workday.
Water and pressure carry a broad spectrum of kavalactones and naturally occurring plant constituents into the traditional drink. TRU KAVA preserves that whole-root foundation in a concentrated, ready-to-drink shot—rather than simply flavoring water and adding an isolated extract.
Rooted in tradition
South Pacific island cultures have gathered around kava for thousands of years.
Now in your pocket. TRU KAVA brings that tradition into a ready-to-drink 2 oz shot you can take almost anywhere—no straining, mixing or preparation.
From root to bowl
The traditional water preparation behind TRU KAVA's lineage.
1
HarvestThe mature root is lifted by hand.
2
PrepareThe root is kneaded and strained in water.
3
ServeThe kava is poured and shared.
Most “Kava” Products Aren't Real Kava Beverages
Most people have never actually experienced traditional kava. They tried a product with the word kava on the label, took it once, felt very little, and concluded the plant was overrated.
What differs
What Most People Have Tried
The TRU KAVA approach
Plant material
Kava of unclear origin, or a trace amount in a blend
Whole-root premium noble kava from Vanuatu
Preparation
An isolated extract that keeps only part of the plant
Water-and-pressure preparation that preserves the full spectrum
Form
A capsule, tea bag, or diluted drink
A concentrated, ready-to-drink 2 oz shot. No mixing.
Serving
One serving, judged once
Enough kava to learn your serving over 30 days
Testing
Little visible quality information
Third-party lab tested for contaminants
Guidance
No help with timing, setting, or consistency
The 30-Day Kava Ritual Guide and follow-up
From Vanuatu to Your Glass
How TRU KAVA carries the traditional lineage into a concentrated shot you can take anywhere.
Noble kava sourced from Vanuatu
Whole noble kava root
Water-and-pressure preparation
Full-spectrum kavalactones preserved
Concentrated 2 oz ready-to-drink shot
Third-party lab tested
Whole-Food Premium Noble Kava
Premium noble kava sourced from Vanuatu and selected to preserve the depth and character of authentic kava. No isolated extract. No shortcut.
The Full Spectrum of Active Plant Nutrients
Water-and-pressure preparation preserves kava’s naturally occurring spectrum of kavalactones and supporting plant constituents rather than reducing the experience to a single isolated compound.
Modern Delivery
The whole-food kava preparation is brought into a concentrated, ready-to-drink 2 oz shot—portable enough for workdays, travel, outdoor events and life in motion.
Tropical Citrus · Six 2 oz shots
Straight from the bottle—or make it your own.
One serving is one 2 oz (59 mL) bottle.
Sip straightA concentrated, ready-to-drink serving with no preparation.
Mix itAdd it to sparkling water, a favorite nonalcoholic drink or an alcohol-free mocktail.
Take it with youPocket-sized kava for workdays, travel, outdoor events, social settings and life on the move.
18ready-to-drink kava sessions, guided across 30 days to explore serving, timing, setting and intention.
Built for restoration, not depletion.
The More You Build the Ritual, The More It Builds You
Getting authentic kava is the first step. Learning how to experience it is the second.
Most modern coping tools work like a credit card: relief now, cost later. Kava works differently. Some people feel it immediately; for others, the experience becomes clearer and more consistent with repeated use. That is why real kava is best understood as a ritual, not a one-off verdict.
Thirty days gives you time to learn what one serving can't show you:
Your servingLearn how one shot feels for you—straight or mixed.
TimingNotice how an emptier stomach and time of day change it.
Setting and intentionGive it a calmer place to land and a purpose.
Real-life use casesEvenings, conversation, creative work, or a quiet reset.
Unlike ordinary tolerance, where more may be needed over time, kava is traditionally associated with reverse tolerance: many people report the effects becoming stronger, clearer, and more reliable with consistent use—even at the same serving.
The Ritual gives you enough time to build familiarity, discover your serving, and experience benefits that one isolated use cannot reveal.
Week 1Meet the PlantDon't force it. Don't over-judge it. Get familiar.
Week 2Find Your SignalStart noticing. Adjust your timing. Change the setting.
Week 3Build the RitualTurn using it into something that means something.
Week 4Make It YoursDecide what kava is for, in your life.
Do not judge kava from one serving. Many people have tried a capsule, a weak drink, or one unguided serving and decided kava was not for them. The 30-Day Kava Ritual gives you enough kava, context, and guidance to make an informed judgment for yourself.
Cutting-edge kava science
How TRU KAVA Actually Works
Kava’s distinctive effects come from kavalactones—a family of naturally occurring compounds that work throughout the brain and nervous system.
Kavalactones increase GABA activity—the brain’s primary calming system—helping quiet mental overdrive, release physical tension, and create powerful relaxation without switching the mind off.
Kava elevates dopamine activity, supporting motivation, creativity, focus, and social connection—without caffeine or a stimulant-style spike and crash.
Kava supports the body’s ability to lower inflammation and shift out of an overactive stress state—supporting a more relaxed evening, deeper restorative sleep, and the space the brain and nervous system need to recover.
Authentic whole-root kava delivers a naturally varied spectrum of kavalactones working together—creating a more complete and powerful experience than isolated or heavily diluted extracts.
Ingredient-level science
The Science Behind the State
Six Kavalactones. One Complete Experience.
Kava contains a family of six major kavalactones, each contributing a distinct dimension to the experience. The state people recognize as authentic kava comes from the full profile working together—not one isolated compound.
Select a kavalactone to see how it contributes.
No single kavalactone tells the whole story. Cultivar, chemotype, preparation, and the relationship among all six shape the experience. TRU KAVA preserves that full spectrum rather than reducing kava to one isolated compound.
Born from the belief that people deserve a cleaner way to unwind, connect, and come back to themselves.
We did not set out to create another calm product. We set out to make the depth of authentic kava understandable, consistent, and usable in modern life - without stripping away the plant, the ritual, or the reason entire cultures gathered around it in the first place.
We are not marketers pretending to understand kava. We are educators rebuilding the category around the real thing.
I almost missed kava entirely. All I'm asking is that you don't decide from one serving. Give it thirty days. Then decide from experience instead of assumption.Cameron George, from the 30-Day Kava Ritual Guide
Cameron George
Researcher, writer, and globally recognized leading authority on kava
Cameron George has spent over a decade studying kava, addiction, nervous system regulation, ethnobotany, and human optimization — helping lead the modern movement toward cleaner rituals, deeper connection, and healthier altered states.
After your first 30 days
Keep the Ritual Going
Consistency is where kava stops being a product you tried and starts becoming a ritual you know.
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People commonly describe a relaxed body with a clear mind - less internal tension, more social ease, and a greater sense of presence. Individual experiences vary.
What is one serving?
One serving is one 2 oz (59 mL) bottle. Each box contains six servings.
How do I enjoy a TRU KAVA Shot?
Open the bottle and sip it straight—no straining, mixing, or preparation. You can also pour it into a nonalcoholic drink. People reach for it on workdays, while traveling, outdoors, before social settings, and after work.
Can I mix it with sparkling water or a mocktail?
Yes. Pour one shot into sparkling water, a favorite nonalcoholic beverage, or an alcohol-free mocktail.
Does it contain alcohol?
No. TRU KAVA Shots contain 0.0% alcohol. Ask a healthcare professional before use if you have or have had liver problems, frequently use alcoholic beverages, or are taking any medication.
Is it a kava extract?
No. TRU KAVA Shots use whole-root kava rather than an isolated kava extract, preserving a naturally occurring full-spectrum profile of approximately 246 mg total kavalactones per bottle.
How many calories and how much sugar does it contain?
Each bottle contains 15 calories, 3 g total carbohydrate, 2 g total sugars, and 10 mg sodium.
What if I do not feel much the first time?
Do not judge kava from one serving. Some people notice it immediately; others need repeated use, different timing, or a different setting before the experience becomes obvious. The 30-Day Kava Ritual exists to help you learn how to experience real kava rather than guessing from one attempt.
What is the 30-Day Kava Ritual?
Three boxes, or 18 ready-to-drink kava sessions, guided across 30 days. It includes the 30-Day Kava Ritual Guide, extended educational follow-up, serving progression, intentional-session guidance, state restoration and integration with supportive practices, and entry into the TRU KAVA Collective.
What is the Extended Ritual?
Six boxes, or 36 ready-to-drink kava sessions. It includes everything in the 30-Day Kava Ritual, plus extended ritual support, complete educational follow-up, deeper serving and consistency guidance, intentional-session planning, long-term ritual integration, and direct access to the TRU KAVA team for product and Ritual questions.
How does subscription work?
Subscribers save 15 percent—$29.70 per box—on recurring deliveries every 30 days. Skip, pause, or cancel through your account.
Do subscription and quantity discounts stack?
No. One-time purchases save 5% on 3 to 5 boxes and 10% on 6 boxes. Subscription saves 15% on every box. The two do not combine.
What is the TRU KAVA Collective?
The TRU KAVA Collective is our evolving education and customer relationship: ongoing kava education, ritual and use-case guidance, deeper material on restoring and caring for your state, brand news, and occasional special opportunities. Entry comes with any subscription, the 30-Day Kava Ritual, and the Extended Ritual.
What if it is not for me?
Your first order is protected by our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee.
Six 2 oz shots
Derek S
Jeff Larson
Jenna R
Matt
Six 2 oz shots
Derek S
Jeff Larson
Jenna R
Matt
1HarvestThe mature root is lifted by hand.
2PrepareThe root is kneaded and strained in water.
3ServeThe kava is poured and shared.
