A Quiet Engine: The Kava Inside Still/Spark
We talk a lot about presence around here. About feeling good without going numb. About mood you can trust.
And quietly, behind all of that, there’s kava — the root at the heart of every Still/Spark blend. You won’t taste it. But you’ll feel it. That gentle drop of the shoulders. That ease in the jaw. That subtle hum of okayness.
Kava is the quiet engine under these drinks—and the strain we choose matters. Because just like grapes in wine, not all kava is the same.
Why Kava?
Kava has been used for centuries across the South Pacific in ceremonies, conversations, and moments of connection. It’s known for its calming, centering effects—a kind of social calm that helps the body unwind without dulling the mind.
But not all kava is created equal.
Some strains are deeply sedating. Others hit harder and faster. Some are earthy and muddy. Others, almost floral and clean.
We’ve chosen ours carefully—to create that barely-there shift. The one you don’t notice at first, but feel five minutes later when your breath deepens and your inner weather clears.
The Strains We Use
Here’s how we use kava across the Still/Spark blends—each one selected for its unique tone and effect:
✴︎ Golden Hour
Strain: Solomon Gold
Why: A gently uplifting kava with subtle body calm and a smooth flavor profile. Doesn’t overpower the ginger or damiana — just rounds everything out.
Feels like: You’re grounded and lit from within.
✴︎ Soft Bloom
Strain: Ceremonial
Why: A balanced blend for inner calm and emotional openness. Helps the body unwind, softens tension in the heartspace, and pairs beautifully with the
rose and chamomile.
Feels like: Exhale. Open-hearted. Steady but tender.
✴︎ Bright Calm
Strain: Vanuatu
Why: Slightly stronger in body feel—designed to help the nervous system downshift. Balances the floral notes of lavender and hibiscus with a real sense of chill.
Feels like: A chilled-out rosé kind of calm, minus the wine.
✴︎ Wild Muse
Strain: Vanuatu Black Label
Why: A little deeper. A little dreamier. This blend uses a fuller dose of kava to match the introspective, floaty tone of the herbs. Built for artists, night owls, and idea chasers.
Feels like: Creative drift. Slowed time. Soft lights in the distance.
What Kava Isn’t
It’s not intoxicating. It’s not psychedelic. And no, it won’t knock you out.
The way we use it—in tiny amounts per can—creates a subtle body shift. Think: gentle calm, slight loosening of tension, and a sense of presence. It’s more felt than tasted.
And that's the point.
We're not trying to make you high. We're trying to help you arrive.