Seasonal Kava Drinks: 7 Best Kava Recipes
Kava is becoming very popular very quickly in recent years. However, it has been around for centuries, as an essential element belonging to the South Pacific region and its native cultures. With its growing prominence, Kava is no longer just being consumed in the traditional manner in which the locals use it. Rather, it is being utilized in a whole bunch of seasonal recipes to create delicious kava drinks which perfectly match the vibe of the season.
In this article we will share 7 of our top kava recipes that you will truly relish. Let’s dive into it.
Seasonal Recipes for Kava
Have you ever stumbled upon Kava powder being sold near you and wondered what it is or ‘what I can do with Kava?’ You can make a variety of kava drink mixes, and here we will explore some of the top recipes that you can try out.
Recipe 1: Lemonade
For the scorching heat or for enjoying on a lovely spring day, Kava lemonade. Here’s how you are going to make it:
Ingredients:
- Kava Powder
- Lemon Juice
- Water
- Sweetener
- Ice
To prepare a Kava Lemonade, take one cup of kava powder and mix it in with about four cups of water. Once properly mixed, strain the concoction to get kava liquid.
In a separate bowl, take one cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and mix your sweetener in it, half the quantity of the lemon juice (you can adjust as per your taste later). Stir the two until the sweetener is completely dissolved.
Add in the kava liquid, mix, and serve chilled with ice
Recipe 2: Iced Tea
If you are someone who enjoys iced tea, this version with kava is going to completely blow your mind. Here’s how to make this kava drink recipe:
Ingredients:
- Black tea bags
- Kava powder
- Sweetener
- Water
- Ice
To prepare this iced tea, you need to follow the primary step of mixing one cup of kava powder with water and straining it out to get the kava liquid.
On the side, steep black tea from two tea bags in hot water. Let the hot water cool down completely before proceeding to the next stage.
In a bowl or a pitcher, mix your brewed tea, kava liquid, and the sweetener of your choice to make a drink.
Stir it all well and let it cool in the refrigerator for a few hours.
Take out and serve with some ice. You can garnish this with a lemon slice to elevate the drink.
Recipe 3: Kava Hot Chocolate
A winter drink with a twist, kava hot chocolate is the perfect drink to try out this winter season cuddled up in a cozy blanket. To enjoy this delicious drink, follow the steps given below:
Ingredients:
- Kava powder
- Water
- Cocoa powder
- Milk
- Chocolate chips
- Whipped cream
- Marshmallows
- Sweetener
To prepare this version of a hot chocolate, start by mixing and straining kava powder and water mixture to get a smooth kava liquid.
Meanwhile, take a saucepan and heat two cups of milk till it gets slightly warm. Once it reaches the desired temperature, add in about one-fourth of a cup of cocoa powder, sweetener as per your preference, and half a cup of chocolate chips. Let it all melt and become a homogenous mixture.
Mix in the kava liquid and serve warm, topped with whipped cream and marshmallows and enjoy.
Recipe 4: Kava Spiced Latte
A modern take on the beloved fall drink, kava latte with a touch of spice is a wonderful addition to your beverage rotation. Here’s how to prepare it:
Ingredients:
- Kava powder
- Water
- Almond milk
- Spices: nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon powders.
- Honey or maple syrup.
The method of preparation of this latte involves mixing one cup of kava powder with water and straining it through a fine sieve or cloth.
Simultaneously, take two cups of almond milk in a saucepan to heat it up a little. Thereafter, add half teaspoon each of ginger powder, nutmeg powder, and cinnamon powder to the milk and stir well until combined.
Add the flavored milk to the kava liquid and serve hot.
Recipe 5: Kava Smoothie
Another refreshing option for the hot seasons, kava smoothie is going to spice up your mornings in a jiffy. Here’s how you make it:
Ingredients:
- Kava powder
- Water
- Banana
- Mango
- Coconut milk
- Pineapple juice
To make this smoothie, mix and strain kava powder and water to get the kava liquid.
While this happens, take a blender and add all your fruits, juice, and coconut milk and blend.
Then add this mixture to the prepared Kava liquid, serve, and enjoy.
Recipe 6: Pumpkin Spice Kava
Tired of the same old pumpkin spice latte every fall? Try pumpkin spice kava instead! Here’s how you can prepare this drink:
Ingredients:
- Kava powder
- Water
- Pumpkin puree
- Milk
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Sweetener (brown sugar recommended)
To prepare this kava drink, start with the usual process of mixing and straining kava powder with water to get the kava liquid.
Simultaneously, heat milk in a sauce pan and add your pumpkin puree to it until it is combined. Then add the pumpkin pie spice and sweetener and mix until completely combined.
Take it off the heat and combine it with the Kava liquid.
Mix well, serve, and enjoy.
Recipe 7: Minty Kava Cooler
Another summer hit, this drink is prepared by following the instructions below:
Ingredients:
- Kava powder
- Water
- Mint leaves
- Lime juice
- Simple syrup
- ice
Start by preparing the kava liquid by mixing and straining kava powder with water.
In a separate bowl, combine mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup, and add this to the kava liquid. Stir well and let the mixture rest for 15 minutes.
Serve with ice and enjoy.
Conclusion
Kava is a versatile product which can be used to make a whole range of drinks suitable for different seasons. If you are someone who likes to experiment or want to explore the best ways to enjoy kava, any of these drinks can be tried. They are sure to become a favorite instantly.