If you’re into all of the latest and greatest health trends, herbal supplements, and wellness techniques, you’ve probably heard about kava. If kava is new to you, get your first unofficial lesson from the Bay area’s first kava bar, MeloMelo.

The Kava Kava plant’s roots have been consumed as a drink all over the world for thousands of years, and promote a relaxed feeling in its drinkers. MeloMelo Kava Bar is happy to be the first to bring this unique drink to the people of the Bay area, and serves it with a healthy dose of modern flavors in their sleek bar in Berkeley. Try the Purist, which consists of just Kava in its classic preparation, or a variety of blended drinks that feature the root along with tropical fruits or other flavorful add-ins. They also have a variety of other drinks, and dried kava or growlers for home consumption. The only way to see if you are a kava lover is to give it a try, and possibly convert a few friends with this one of a kind drink.

MeloMelo Kava Bar is open seven days a week from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.

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