Kava, mocktails & island teas in Kīhei.
Relax · Connect · UnwindA place for community to happen — great drinks, comfortable surroundings, and room to hang out, unwind, and talk story.
WhereIn front of South Maui Gardens
Behind the 76 gas station.
HoursAfternoons to 10pm
Weekends may open around noon.
WhatKava · mocktails · tea
Relax, connect, unwind.
Easy to find. Easy to park. Easy to meet up.
Parked in the same welcoming South Maui spot daily, so meeting up is simple.
Find us in Kīhei
Parked daily in the lot directly in front of South Maui Gardens, behind the 76 gas station.
Menu
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About kava
A Pacific rootKava comes from Piper methysticum, a plant in the pepper family native to the South Pacific. Traditional kava is made from the root, mixed with water, and strained.
Shared for generationsAcross Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia, kava has been part of ceremony, hospitality, important conversations, and everyday gathering.
How it feelsPeople often describe kava as calming, grounding, and social. It can have an earthy taste and a gentle numbing feel on the lips or tongue.
Alcohol-free unwindMany guests choose kava as an alcohol-free way to slow down after work, after the beach, or while hanging out with friends.
Rooted in respectWe serve ʻawa in a modern food-truck setting while honoring its long Pacific history as a drink of connection, welcome, and talk story.
A friendly noteKava may not be right for everyone. If you are pregnant, nursing, have liver concerns, take medications, or are unsure, check with a qualified health professional first.
Curious about ʻawa?
Kava is the widely used name for a traditional Pacific Island drink made from the root of the kava plant. In Hawaiʻi, kava is called ʻawa — the inspiration behind our name.
A Pacific rootShared for generationsHow it feelsAlcohol-free unwindRooted in respectA friendly note
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