Energy + Focus Starter Pack (Gummies)Noble vs Tudei Kava
Not all kava is the same plant
The short version
- Kava comes in many varieties. Growers sort them into two families
- Noble kava is the everyday kava of the Pacific Islands
- Tudei kava is heavier and lingers. The name comes from two day
- A good label says what is inside, how much and who tested it
Most people think kava is kava. One plant. One feel.
The farmers who grow it would laugh. Kindly.
Across the Pacific there are dozens of kava varieties, each with its own character. They fall into two families. Noble and tudei. The difference matters more than anything else on the label. New to the plant itself? Start with Kava 101.
Two families of kava
What makes kava feel like kava is a group of compounds called kavalactones. Six of them do most of the work.
Every variety carries those six in its own proportions. Growers call that mix the chemotype. Change the mix and the whole experience changes.
Noble kava
This is the kava of daily life in the islands. The one poured to welcome a guest. The one shared at the end of a working day.
Generations of farmers selected these plants for one thing. A feel that is pleasant, social and gone by morning.
Vanuatu takes it seriously enough to write it into law. The Kava Act of 2002 allows only noble kava to be exported.
Tudei kava
Say it out loud. Two day.
These varieties are stronger and heavier, and the name comes from how long the feel can hang around. In the islands they are kept for rare occasions, not for a regular evening.
Tudei plants also grow faster and yield more. So they are cheaper. That is why a label that just says kava, with nothing else, deserves a second look.
Noble vs tudei, side by side
| Noble | Tudei | |
|---|---|---|
| Used for | Everyday social drinking | Rare occasions |
| How people describe it | Light, open, social | Heavy, long lasting |
| The morning after | Clear | Can linger |
| Export from Vanuatu | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Cost to grow | Higher | Lower |
How to read a kava label
- The part of the plant. Root only. Never leaves or stems
- The amount. Kava per serving, in milligrams. Not hidden inside a blend
- A daily limit. A brand that prints one is paying attention
- A lab report. Tested by someone other than the brand
- The warning. Not with alcohol. Not with a liver condition. If it is missing, walk away
The fine print, because we respect you
- Kava and alcohol do not mix. Pick one for the night
- Skip kava with any liver condition, when pregnant or nursing, or when taking medication, unless a doctor says otherwise
- Stay inside the serving and daily limit on the pack
- See how it feels before driving
What is in ours
Noble kava. We use noble kava CO2 extract, paired with organic 8:1 reishi. The amount of kava and the daily limit are printed on every pack.
Bliss Chocolate RitualNoble kava extract, organic 8:1 reishi and L theanine in 58% organic cacaoShop the chocolate
Bliss Gummy RitualEvery amount and the daily limit are printed on the pack. Lab tested. 100% compostable packaging.
Fast answers
What is noble kava?
The family of kava varieties traditionally drunk every day in the Pacific Islands. Lighter, social and clear by morning.
What is tudei kava?
A stronger, heavier family of kava. The name comes from two day, for how long it can linger.
Is noble kava better than tudei?
For an ordinary social evening, noble is the one the islands have chosen for centuries.
How can I tell which one a product uses?
The label or the lab report should say. If a brand cannot answer the question, that is an answer.
What are kavalactones?
The active compounds in kava root. Six of them account for most of how kava feels.
Does where the kava comes from matter?
Yes. Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and Hawaii have the longest growing traditions.
Keep reading
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2002. Consumer advisory on kava containing dietary supplements
- World Health Organization and FAO, 2016. Kava: a review of the safety of traditional and recreational beverage consumption
- Republic of Vanuatu. Kava Act No. 7 of 2002
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
