Kavahana

What Kavahana does

Kavahana is a Los Angeles-based, family-owned company that produces and retails kava-based beverages under its flagship Kava Nectar sub-brand. Its core product is a cold-pressed juice of freshly harvested kava roots (Piper methysticum, noble cultivars grown 5-7 years before harvest) that is dried into a fine instant powder containing no fibers, fillers, or additives; the kavalactone content (six primary compounds accounting for ~96% of effects) is offered in two variants — Original (heady/uplifting) and Relax (heavier/calming) — targeting GABA and related neurotransmitter pathways. The product format is differentiated from traditional kava preparations in that it requires no straining at the point of consumption.

Kavahana operates a multi-channel revenue model. Retail sales come from two permanent cafés in Santa Monica (306 Pico Blvd, opened 2024) and Hollywood (1603 N La Brea Ave, opened 2024-2025), plus a seasonal Smorgasburg LA pop-up (returning July 2026); cafés also serve Hawaiian Kona coffee and ceremonial matcha alongside Kava Nectar cocktails. E-commerce through shop.kavahana.com ships Kava Nectar to all 50 US states and Canada, with subscription management available. Catering delivers non-alcoholic bar service (mobile kava bar, custom menus, professional staff) to weddings, corporate events, and wellness retreats; named enterprise engagements include Rare Beauty's Mental Health Summit and Cymbiotika's annual event. A wholesale program supplies non-alcoholic lounges, cafés, coffee shops, gyms, kava bars, smoothie bars, and wellness/grocery retailers, and products are also distributed via DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Postmates, and ChowNow for LA-area delivery.

The company targets four primary customer segments: sober-curious and wellness-focused adults seeking alcohol alternatives (the primary persona), event hosts and wedding planners, corporate/business clients running wellness events, and Pacific Island culture enthusiasts. The company is a founding member of the International Kava Organization and collaborates with the Kava Coalition, positioning itself as a category thought leader. It is an LLC incorporated in California, 100% family-owned by co-founders Neil (Fijian heritage) and Hannah, with 1-10 employees and no disclosed external funding.

Name

Kavahana

Legal name

Kavahana LLC

Website

https://kavahana.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kavahana is a Los Angeles-based, family-owned company that crafts and retails cold-pressed kava root beverages (Kava Nectar) through two cafés, nationwide e-commerce, catering, and wholesale, serving sober-curious consumers, event hosts, and corporate wellness clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Beverages & Café Services

NAICS

Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Fermented Tea & Botanical Beverage Production (Jun, Kvass, etc.) (AFAFAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Kombucha & Fermented Beverage Taprooms (THAFAKAG), Kombucha & Other Fermented Non-Alcoholic Beverages (AFAFABAK)

Keywords

• Kava beverages
• Cold-pressed kava
• Non-alcoholic bar
• Specialty cafe
• Botanical relaxation drinks

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Physical Café Sales: In-person sales of Kava Nectar cocktails, Hawaiian Kona coffee, and ceremonial matcha drinks at café locations in Santa Monica and Hollywood, plus Smorgasburg market.
2. E-commerce Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales of Kava Nectar products (Original and Relax editions) shipped to all 50 states and Canada. Subscription management available.
3. Catering & Events: Non-alcoholic bar catering services for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, wellness retreats. Includes mobile kava bar, custom cocktail menu, professional bar staff.
4. Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale program for non-alcoholic lounges, cafes, coffee shops, gyms, kava bars, smoothie bars, and wellness/grocery retailers.
5. Food Delivery: Third-party delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Postmates, and ChowNow for LA-area customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Kavahana produces and retails Kava Nectar, a cold-pressed instant kava powder made from the juice of freshly harvested noble kava roots, available in Original (heady) and Relax (heavy) editions and shipped to all 50 U.S. states and Canada. The company operates two physical cafés in Los Angeles (Santa Monica and Hollywood) serving kava cocktails, Hawaiian Kona coffee, and ceremonial matcha, and provides non-alcoholic bar catering for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations, plus a wholesale program for third-party retailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kava Nectar: Signature cold-pressed kava root product brand made from the juice of freshly harvested kava roots, dried into fine powder. Available in Original (heady/uplifting) and Relax (heavier/calming) varieties.

Products and services

• Kava Nectar (Original Edition) Cold-pressed instant kava powder made from the juice of freshly harvested noble kava roots, gently dried into a fine powder with no fibers, fillers, or additives. The Original edition delivers a 'heady,' uplifting experience and ships to all 50 U.S. states and Canada.
• Kava Nectar (Relax Edition) Cold-pressed instant kava powder made from the juice of freshly harvested noble kava roots with a heavier, sleep-supporting kavalactone profile. Mixes directly into liquid without straining. Ships to all 50 U.S. states and Canada.
• Non-Alcoholic Bar Catering Catering service providing a mobile kava bar with custom cocktail menus and professional bar staff for weddings, corporate events, brand activations, wellness retreats, and private celebrations in the Los Angeles area.
• Kava Nectar Wholesale Program Wholesale distribution program supplying Kava Nectar to non-alcoholic lounges, cafés, coffee shops, gyms, kava bars, smoothie bars, and wellness/grocery retailers, accessible via a Tally.so application.
• Kavahana Café Beverage Service In-café service at the Santa Monica and Hollywood locations serving Kava Nectar cocktails, Hawaiian Kona coffee, and ceremonial matcha drinks to walk-in customers. Also offered via DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Postmates, and ChowNow for LA-area delivery and at the Smorgasburg LA weekend pop-up.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500,000 cups of Kava Nectar served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CymbiotikaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2023Kavahana was invited to host a booth at Cymbiotika's annual private event, introducing kava nectar to their wellness-focused audience. Cymbiotika is a supplement company focused on healthy living.
• International Kava Organization (IKO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2023Kavahana is a founding member of the International Kava Organization, which promotes education, transparency, and sustainable practices across the worldwide kava community. This partnership positions Kavahana as a thought leader in kava quality standards and cultural preservation.
• Kava CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Kava Coalition to promote education and transparency about kava. Joint efforts to spread awareness about kava's benefits and cultural significance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kavasutra: Kavasutra operates a multi-location chain of kava bars primarily in Florida, directly competing with Kavahana in the kava taproom/café category with similar non-alcoholic social positioning and traditional kava preparation.
• Kalm with Kava: Kalm with Kava is an established online kava retailer and product brand offering kava powders, drinks, and accessories to consumers nationwide. Directly comparable as a kava CPG brand competing with Kavahana's e-commerce Kava Nectar line.
• Bula Kava Bar: Bula Kava Bar operates physical kava bars with a similar day-to-night community-focused format. Comparable to Kavahana's café concept, serving traditional and modern kava preparations in a social setting.
• Kava Culture: Kava Culture operates kava bars in multiple US locations with a similar café/bar hybrid model. Directly comparable to Kavahana in operating kava-forward social venues that double as community gathering spaces.

Emerging players

• Drink Kavva: Drink Kavva is an emerging packaged kava beverage brand with similar DTC positioning targeting sober-curious consumers. Comparable to Kavahana's Kava Nectar as a modern, shelf-stable kava CPG play.
• Kin Euphorics: Kin Euphorics is a leading non-alcoholic functional beverage brand targeting the sober-curious consumer with mood-positioned drinks. Comparable to Kavahana in riding the alcohol-alternative trend, though with a broader functional beverage formulation rather than kava-specific.
• De Soi: De Soi is a premium non-alcoholic aperitif brand positioned around relaxation and social occasions. Comparable to Kavahana's positioning as a sophisticated, ritualistic alternative to alcohol in social contexts.
• Ghia: Ghia is a non-alcoholic bitter aperitif brand serving the sober-curious occasion-driven beverage market. Comparable to Kavahana in targeting adults seeking an elevated, social non-alcoholic drink experience.
• Aplós: Aplós is a non-alcoholic hemp-derived beverage brand positioned for relaxation and social occasions. Comparable to Kavahana in the functional non-alcoholic relaxation beverage category, though using hemp rather than kava as the active ingredient.
• Three Spirit Drinks: Three Spirit Drinks is a functional non-alcoholic spirits brand with botanical adaptogen formulations targeting social occasions and mood effects. Comparable to Kavahana in the botanical functional beverage space aimed at alcohol alternatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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