What changes how fast kava kicks in
- Food: an empty stomach usually means faster and stronger (kava with food)
- The kava: different varieties and preparations vary in strength
- How much and how fast you drink
- Your body and how often you drink kava
How long a kava buzz lasts
The main relaxed feeling commonly fades after a couple of hours, sometimes followed by a sleepy, mellow stretch. The numb mouth wears off within minutes.
Pacing your shells
Have one shell, wait about half an hour, then decide on the next. Our kava tenders can help you pace a night. And plan your ride: if you feel impaired, don't drive.
Do you get used to kava?
Interestingly, some first-timers say they barely feel kava until their second or third time drinking it. That's commonly reported by kava drinkers, though it isn't well studied.
People also ask
When does kava kick in?
Many people feel it within about 20 to 30 minutes, faster on an empty stomach.
How long does a kava buzz last?
The relaxed feeling commonly lasts a couple of hours.
Why don't I feel kava the first time?
Many first-timers report feeling little their first time. It often feels stronger on later visits.
Visit us in Jacksonville
Happy hour at Kava & Company runs three times a day with $3 kava shells. Find us in San Marco, Mandarin and Jax Beach.
Kava & Company San Marco
1224 Kings Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 551-3809
Sun-Tue 9am-12am · Wed-Sat 9am-2am
Kava & Company Mandarin
11018 Old St Augustine Rd, Ste 123
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 900-3606
Daily 10am-10pm
Kava & Company Jax Beach
223 9th Ave S
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 595-5150
Sun-Wed 9am-12am · Thu-Sat 9am-2am
This article is for general education only and isn't medical or legal advice. Statements about kava, kratom and kanna have not been evaluated by the FDA, and these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Kava & Company serves kava to guests 18+. Florida law requires buyers of kratom to be 21+.