Kava, a root from the pepper plant family, has been used for thousands of years across the South Pacific as a ceremonial and social beverage known for its calming and mood-enhancing properties, the company notes. Although traditional kava is often earthy and unfamiliar to new consumers, Kavayn transforms it into a modern, functional drink designed for today’s lifestyles, it says.

“Kavayn was created to reimagine how people unwind and connect socially without relying on alcohol,” said Bradley Tabone, co-founder of Kavayn, in a statement. “We wanted to preserve the cultural roots of kava while making it accessible, elevated, and enjoyable for a new generation of consumers. Our kava-infused products support relaxation and a balanced mood through interaction with GABA pathways.”

The Kavayn product line includes:

•    Kava-Infused Spirits: Ready-to-mix functional kava shots in Pineapple Coconut and Unflavored. Each serving contains 350 mg of noble kava root extract and can be enjoyed over ice, sparkling water, juice or mocktails.

•    Snap Packs: Portable 5-ml liquid kava elixirs in Vanilla Hazelnut and Unflavored formats, infused with 250 mg of noble kava extract designed to be added to any beverage for an instant functional upgrade.

•    Kava Gummies: Fruit-flavored gummies infused with 200 mg of noble kava extract, offering a convenient and portable way to support relaxation.

Kavayn is a BIPOC-owned, woman-led brand founded by Mexican-American entrepreneur Chere Lucett, alongside Tabone, Surya Pavan Avvva and Duncan MacRae, bringing a culturally respectful perspective to the functional beverage space, it notes.

www.kavayn.com