Talking with the Godfather of Kava, Ed Johnston - A Kalm With Kava Interview

Dive deep into the world of Kava with Morgan Smith, owner of Kalm with Kava, as he sits down for an exclusive interview with renowned Kava expert, Ed Johnston. In this captivating conversation, we explore the benefits of Kava, unravel the rich history of this ancient beverage, and delve into the unique sensations it provides.
Discover the untold stories behind Kava as Ed Johnston shares his wealth of knowledge, covering topics ranging from the historical roots of Kava to the current landscape of Kava farming. Gain insights into what Kava feels like and understand its significance in today's world.
Join us as we navigate the complexities of Kava and the FDA, exploring the challenges and opportunities the Kava community faces. Whether you're a seasoned Kava enthusiast or just beginning your journey, this interview is packed with valuable information that you won't want to miss!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - How Ed got to Hawaii
7:10 - Early Days of Propagating Kava
9:50 - Mistakes in Farming Kava
12:00 - What led Ed to kava
14:30 - Kava and the FDA
23:19 - Kava and the Liver Myth
24:00 - What do you want to see for Kava in the Future?
28:10 - Kava Consciousness
30:50 - Kava a Cultural and Historical Artifact
31:50 - Verbal History and Liver Myth
34:20 - Finding Kava in the Jungles and Kava Names
36:15 - Modern and Historical Hawaiian Uses for Kava
39:55 - How does Kava make you feel?
40:31 - How often and what types of Kava do you use?
42:00 - Ed’s best stories from Kava Exploration
46:56 - Modern disconnection with the plant and its history
50:00- Kava and Wine
51:00 - Types of Kava & Kava Preparation
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[@alexnevrivy4067]

A TRUE LEGEND

[@AuRowe]

What a great interview. Kava is absolutely a spirit or consciousness imo. Never heard anyone else say it but I absolutely agree. The main path for kavas protection IMO is keeping it separate from kratom. Kava is quickly becoming more accepted as kratom is becoming less accepted (IMO). The only reason kratom has become way more accepted to some people IMO is because of sneaking into kava bars. Other than kava bars no one sells kratom by the cup in any other industry.
There's a reason theres no kratom bars that also sell kava. Because you can't have a kratom bar since its not technically allowed for consumption. Hence the sneaking in reference. Kratoms mantra is essentially "better than opium" or "its an opioid not opiate", which is sad because imagine kavas mantra being straight-faced "better than alcohol"; its like: 'Thats all you got?' Anyways I have no prob with kratom and know its a miracle leaf; its just not good for the kava industry (keeping my bias out, even just due to FDAs view of kratom currently) and should be pointed out more than it is.

[@deniseharris5233]

FDA don’t like Kava Kava , because it’s better than drugs, and can’t get a profit from it. It’s all about the money. Aussie here 😊

[@eliasmangi7593]

Vinaka Ed and Morgan🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@user-gn7ce9jq8x]

I want kava powder

[@kmcel190]

Amazon

[@AuRowe]

Amazons kava sucks compared to fresh, even from same seller. Been drinking 15+ years, best mass production kava imo is "fiji vanua kava". Peace

[@kratomseeker5258]

interesting. i learned some things from this video ty.