May 18, 2020. Enjoy an ‘awa mask amongst other related items available for a limited time:
December 28, 2019. Is the ‘awa basket replaceable with a right-sized ‘awa pot? We’ll find out in a few years. Efficiency is key to lowering costs. The ‘awa pot video, ca. 1 min.:
Enjoy the new header on these pages? This is a 1/3 view of a 16″x20″ original oil painting done by Solomon Enos as commissioned by Jonathan Yee for HKC. The thumbprint as shown here:
Mana ‘Awa by Solomon Enos, December 2019. Copyright © 2019, 2020 Hawaiian Kava Center, LLC
January 10, 2019. Happy New Year everyone! Here’s a YouTube video update of one our plantings at the Kahaluu Country Store, done a few days ago:
August 28, 2018. OMG, about time for an update! No excuse now that I have a great laptop. But first content that matters to you.
It’s nice to receive unsolicited comments about our ‘awa. This is from a recent harvest of a young ‘awa, about 18 mo., to which: “Just want to say mahalo for sharing your Mahakea ‘opio with us. It got rave reviews for flavour and balanced strength. It gave a few who had tried awa in other Pacific Islands a new outlook on how ono awa can be. They felt the effects which came on subtlety yet steadily. Look forward to catching up over an apu or two when I return. Ahui hou!” MS, 8/24/18.
To-date we have nine (9) one-pound fresh frozen and ground bricks at $25/brick. Please contact us if you are interested. We are having a party in the beginning of October to celebrate a major renovation – concrete pours – at our facilities. Therefore this offer ends September 30, 2018. Mahalo!
October 10, 2017. Did a little milling last night. I should add that a lab coat would be useful too as the resinous dust sticks to clothing.
September 30. 2017. Today’s inspection of the ‘awa baskets for the young ‘opihikao reveal differences likely caused by different media, ca. 2 mim.
August 17, 2017. Inspection of an ‘awa ‘apu (aka ‘awa papakea) in a basket/tub combo. The cage also serves to protect the young shoots from predation.
August 3, 2017. ‘Awa baskets are an alternative to conventional direct soil cultivation. There are tradeoffs in their use. We’re doing the ‘awa baskets to more efficiently use space on our farm. Anticipated ‘awa basket harvest is August 2018. Video duration: 3:16