Experienced and selected farmers working as collecting“agents” are based in different areas in Pentecost and collect the kava in the different area. They also teach the other farmers our quality criteria for kava preparation.
With the code number written on the export bags, we are able to go back to the supplier, shipping details, analysis report for this particular batch.
In recent years, “Tudei “ kava cultivar, which were traditionally cultivated for medicinal purpose or special ceremonial drinking - but not in any way for a everyday consumption - have been planted a lot by some farmers for various reasons: higher density of the dried chips, quicker growth, higher yields, high potent.
In Vanuatu, there are strict laws over the exportation of Kava. Only "noble" kava varieties are allowed to be exported.
