Prepare to be immersed in two waves of deep relaxation. As you take your first bite, your tastebuds will feel the tingling caress from Kava, followed by the uplifted mood, contentment, and full-bodied tranquility that has made this plant a staple among many indigenous peoples in the South Pacific. Enveloped in rich, decadent dark chocolate, you would never guess that kava’s name comes from the Tongan and Marquesan word for “bitter.”