Root of Happiness Polynesian Gold Kava Extract
$64.95
Contains 50 grams of kava root extract, 30% kavalactone
Description:
Root of Happiness Polynesian Gold Kava Extract is a water-soluble CO2 kava concentrate for adults who want a measured, repeatable way to prepare kava without kneading or straining. It sits in our Kava Extracts category, and it works for people just getting started with kava as well as those who already know what a good session feels like.
Polynesian Gold® came out in 2014 as the first commercially available water-soluble CO2 kava concentrate. Root of Happiness calls it the industry's gold-standard concentrate and its best seller, and the formula hasn't changed in the decade since, even as imitators have come and gone.
The practical difference is that it dissolves. Traditional preparation means working ground root through water by hand, which takes time and leaves the gritty, earthy drink many people know. Polynesian Gold® goes straight into whatever you're already drinking. The extraction uses pressurized carbon dioxide rather than chemical solvents, and the finished concentrate is standardized for 30% kavalactones, the naturally occurring compounds in kava root. Each 1-gram serving, roughly an eighth of a level teaspoon, matches the one before it.
Kava (Piper methysticum) has been prepared and shared as a drink across the Pacific Islands, including Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa, for generations. This is a single-ingredient product. Kava concentrate, nothing else.
Benefits:
Kava concentrates vary a lot in quality, and consistency is where most of them come up short. Polynesian Gold® built its reputation on being the same every time: a standardized, solvent-free extract you can measure out and have ready in under a minute.
- First commercially available water-soluble CO2 kava concentrate, on the market since 2014
- Standardized for 30% kavalactones, so servings stay consistent from pouch to pouch
- Solvent-less CO2 extraction, no chemical solvents used
- Dissolves into water, juice, or another beverage without kneading or straining
- One ingredient, with no fillers or flavorings
- Every batch tested for quality and purity, with the lab certificate linked below
| Compound Profile | |
|---|---|
| Kavalactones | 30.51% |
Learn more…
What is a water-soluble CO2 kava concentrate?
It's kava root extract made with pressurized carbon dioxide instead of chemical solvents, then refined so it dissolves in liquid. Instead of preparing kava with ground root, water, and a strainer bag, you stir a small measured amount into a beverage and drink it. The serving is far smaller than a traditional kava drink, and the kavalactone content is standardized so it doesn't swing from batch to batch.
How is a kava extract different from traditional kava tea?
The two can be quite different experiences, and that's worth knowing before you buy. Traditional kava tea uses a lot of raw root and takes time to prepare. Its strength depends on how much root you use and how long you work it. A standardized concentrate gives you a consistent, measured amount of kavalactones in a much smaller serving. Some people prefer the ritual and taste of the traditional drink. Others want the predictability of an extract. If you're new to kava, start gently and pay attention to how your own body responds before you settle on a format.
What does "standardized for 30% kavalactones" mean?
Kavalactones are the naturally occurring compounds in kava root, and they're what standardization measures. Each batch is processed to land at a consistent 30% kavalactone content, so a 1-gram serving today matches a 1-gram serving from the next pouch. Raw root products can't offer that kind of predictability, which is one reason many kava regulars keep a concentrate around.
Where does kava come from, and how has it traditionally been used?
Kava is a plant in the pepper family native to the Pacific Islands. In Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and neighboring islands, the root has long been prepared as a shared drink for gatherings, ceremonies, and quiet evenings. Research into how kavalactones work is still developing, so it makes sense to treat kava as something to explore thoughtfully rather than as a promise of any particular feeling.
Why does lab testing matter for a kava concentrate?
A concentrate is more potent per gram than raw root, so you want to know exactly what's in it: the actual kavalactone percentage, and confirmation that nothing unwanted came along during processing. A third-party lab certificate shows measured figures rather than what the label intends. Once you've looked over the results, Shop all Kava Extracts to compare this concentrate with the other formats we carry.
Suggested Use:
- Measure 1 g of concentrate, approximately 1/8 of a level teaspoon.
- Stir it into your favorite beverage until dissolved.
- Drink once per day. Do not exceed one serving per day.
Effects vary from person to person. Start gently with a single serving and notice how you feel before making it a habit.
- Not for use with alcoholic beverages.
- Ask a healthcare professional before use if you have or have had liver problems, frequently drink alcohol, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking any medications. Stop use and see a doctor if you notice unexplained fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, vomiting, dark urine, pale stools, or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
- Excessive use, or use with products that cause drowsiness, may impair your ability to drive or operate machinery. Do not drive or operate machinery after use.
- Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Product Facts:
| Per 1 g Serving (about 1/8 level teaspoon) | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Servings Per Container | 50 | Not applicable |
| Polynesian Gold® 30% CO2 Water Soluble Kava Concentrate (Piper methysticum), standardized for 30% kavalactones | 1 g | Not established |
Ingredients:
Made with Polynesian Gold® 30% CO2 water-soluble kava concentrate (Piper methysticum), standardized for 30% kavalactones, and no other ingredients.
Product Lab Results:
Root of Happiness Polynesian Gold Kava Extract COA
Wondering how a concentrate stacks up against the other kava formats on our shelves? Shop all Kava Extracts and take your time figuring out which one fits you.
| Attributes | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.12 lbs |
| Dimensions | 6 × 4 × 1 in |
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