Kava is a root tea from the South Pacific Islands that has been consumed for millennia by indigenous peoples for ceremonial and recreational purposes. It is a tea made from the root of the Piper Methysticum plant, that has been ground into a fine pulp and then strained into water. It is known for it’s mild euphoric and heavy relaxation effects.
Yes, In the USA, Kava is 100% legal and there are no laws as of yet governing its consumption
Kava has an earthy, almost wood-like taste (like chewing on a pop stick). It is by no means delicious, however it is tolerated by many.
Kava creates a numbing effect on the tongue that is short-lived, and eases tense muscles. In smaller amounts, it does not impair judgment or motor skills, in large amounts, it can affect motor skills, but in either case, it does not impair cognition.
Although it does not impair cognition or motor skills, CO state law dictates that you cannot operate a motor vehicle while impaired by any substance.
No, Kava itself is not addictive. The social aspect, however, can be.
It can take as little as 5 minutes to feel the effect of kava.
Absolutely do not mix kava and alcohol, it can damage the liver if consumed together.
Kava has powerful anxiety relief, pain relief, and muscle relaxant properties which can promote well-being. As for it being healthy, it has no nutrients or calories, and there is no evidence to suggest that it is as healthy as, say, microgreens.
Although there is no evidence to suggest that kava cannot be consumed while breastfeeding, it is recommended that pregnant women abstain from kava.
Yes! There are hundreds of different strains, grades, and types of kava. They differ in origin, age, the type of root extracted, and the way it was dried. All of this dictates the price, and grade of quality.
Kava Works prepares kava in-house by kneading a special strainer bag in water, squeezing it, then filtering it out into a keg.
The traditional way of consuming kava is to use coconut husks to form a filter and repeatedly knead raw kava root inside the husk to strain out the kava juice.
Yes, Kava Works offers ½ gallon and 1 gallon to-go bags for personal or event use.
Yes, do not consume kava with blood thinners, benzos, and painkillers!
This requires a doctor to approve, however, according to a recent study by the WHO, kava liver toxicity has been disproven.
Kava is safe for daily consumption in smaller doses, it is recommended for heavy kava drinkers to take a week break every 2 to 3 weeks.
This depends on many factors i.e. how much you have eaten, what kind of food was eaten, hydration, and physical activity prior. It can last as little as 30 minutes to as long as 3 hours.
Kava, when consumed in large quantities over a long period of time can cause dry skin, stuffy nose, and frequent urination, as well as it can be a laxative similar to coffee. These side effects subside when your body processes the kava or you take a break.
There are no known interactions between allergies and kava.
Although children can probably drink kava, we do not serve anyone under 18 and we recommend not to serve it to children.
This depends on what you’re looking for, it can be consumed as often as you would alcohol, to unwind at the end of the day, or on weekends to socialize and relax with friends or at home.
Yes, the most powerful effects of kava are felt on an empty stomach, however, pace yourself and eat something such as popcorn or chips if you feel even slightly nauseous, food kills the effect of kava. Kava Works offers various food and snack options in-house!
There is no law governing this, however you must be 18 years or older to be served at Kava Works.
We have been in business since 2020, however, our bar opened its doors on Dec 15th, 2023.
We do accept any form of payment: card, cash, Cash App, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay.
We do not have a pool table although we offer a plethora of games and events!
Our operating hours are posted on our website and out social media pages alongside on our actual door. We always open at 12 noon regardless of the day.
We unfortunately cannot due to health department regulations, however, we have many different kinds of drinks!
Yes, every day 6 to 7 and follow our social media for other happy hours and event discounts.
No, we do not as of yet.
Walk in only
We ask that minors do not enter the bar unless they are with their parents for to-go orders.
All of our drinks are vegan/vegetarian. Our food, however, we do not.
There is no gluten in any one of our drinks.
We have a whole parking lot to our shopping center, and yes it is free.
Yes! Almost every Friday night! We offer live music, comedians, and video game tournaments.
Please do not bring dogs or other animals into our bar out of respect for our patrons. The only exception is for authorized service animals.
Please contact kavaworks@gmail.com in order to best suit your needs.
Yes, 10% for active military.
Yes, Garden of the Gods, Pulpit Rock, Pikes Peak, and Manitou Springs are all attractions within a 20-30 minute drive from us!