rooted in compassion

Karuna Kava was created out of the need for a better social beverage. After struggling with alcohol for years, Karuna founder Ben McQueen was introduced to an alternative social beverage from the South Pacific Islands known as kava. Kava promotes relaxation and social bliss without the destructive and toxic effects of alcohol.

Kava is a fun social beverage, but it is also a powerful plant medicine. It benefits those seeking assistance with restful sleep, stress management, and low mood. Others drink kava for the cultural and traditional social benefit. But most of all, we drink kava because it’s fun, provides benefit, and creates joy!

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Karuna Kava Bar is Zero-Proof nonalcoholic bar and tea lounge specializing in the socially relaxing and delightfully uplifting beverage from the South Pacific Islands - Kava! At Karuna Kava Bar, we are redefining what it means to drink socially!

Stop by and enjoy dozens of organic teas, ceremonial cacao, hot cocoa, coffee and coffee alternatives, adaptogenic mushroom chai and mushroom coffee, kombucha, locally crafted sodas, hop waters, nonalcoholic wines and more!

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Karuna kava bar located in Boise, Idaho with comfortable seating and bar in background

Karuna Kava Google Reviews

TJ "The Kava Snake" Arcega

“These guys are really changing the game with kava. Their pouches, which at 1st a long time ago were novelty to me. I primarily drink traditional prep. But the owner knows what he's doing and makes his pouches pretty stout for effects. They are also of course delicious if regular kava taste is a but much for you. I have yet to go to the storefront but I'm sure it's a grand experience. As a daily drinker, I can say foe you to definitely not sleep on these great products!”
Jimmy Price, Operator Kavaforums.com

“I've ordered from Karuna for several years now, and their products are second to none in terms of taste and effect. Kava is known for its lack of palatability, and karuna is able to pair flavorings in a way that accentuates instead of covering the flavor. Everything I've purchased here has been good, and effective. The owner is also an avid kava drinker and enthusiast, so you know whatever he makes, he consumes.
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Stephen Leeb

“If you haven’t tried Karuna Kava’s kava yet, you should! It is a muscle and mind relaxant. Helps with stress and anxiety. And best yet, no hang over!”
Kailee Jones

“Amazing atmosphere and drinks! Bonus you can bring you own food in too.”