The Diamond Head Cove Health Bar is always serving awa, also called kava in English, about 45 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas.
Awa is made from the root of the Piper methysticum plant, which is harvested, ground, pounded, mixed with water, and strained. The resulting drink is full of kavalactones, which basically slow the body down; it’s the opposite effect of a caffeine high. The drink will tingle/numb your tongue, reduce anxiety, and create a relaxed feeling. Drink it and you may achieve the experience your Hawaiian vacation promised, relaxation.
At the Cove, you can walk in and for $5 get a coconut shell full of awa. On the heels of a native cultural renaissance, heading to the awa house has become another way to live like a Hawaiian.
For more information, visit http://www.diamondheadcove.com/kava.htm.
