Palarasul
Kava(Piper methysticum)
A noble kava cultivar from Espiritu Santo (Santo), Vanuatu, listed among the island's noble cultivars under the Vanuatu Kava Act. Locally also known as 'Bir Sul' or 'yellow kava.'
Flavor Profile
Noble-type profile with a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and nutty undertone balanced by gentle pepper/lemongrass spice; cerebral, refreshing, gently euphoric with a favorable, low-nausea kavalactone composition.
Visual Characteristics
Noble Piper methysticum with distinctive yellow-tinged leaves that make it recognizable among other cultivars; cultivated for its rootstock.
Growing Tips
Grown on Espiritu Santo (center and south Santo) and surrounding areas of Vanuatu; propagated vegetatively from stem cuttings and harvested at 3-5 years. Often grown in small numbers by farmers, making it relatively scarce for export.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.