Botanic Tonics

Cutting alcohol out of your life isn’t always easy. Maybe you enjoy a drink after work or with dinner. Or perhaps you enjoy a few drinks when you’re out with friends on a Saturday night. Or maybe you’re a cocktail aficionado. No matter the sitch, if you’ve decided to say goodbye to alcoholic beverages, you want as much support as possible. Euphoric Drink One way to support this life change is with an alcohol alternative. It’s something you can rely on when you feel the need for a drink. But before you tuck into an alcohol replacement, it’s good to have a strategy for success. It’s all about having a solid plan so you can make the most out of any alcohol alternative and not end up reaching for one of your old drinks. Here are three essential tips to get you started. Find an Alcohol Alternative (or Two) You Really Like It probably comes as no surprise, but not all alcohol replacements are created equal. There are some fantastic options out there. Kava is one of the top picks. And peopl...

Fall is full of flavor and chill vibes. As temperatures start to cool off, all you want to do is kick back under a cozy blanket with a good book. Or maybe you want to go for a walk under the changing leaves during a cool, crisp morning. Or go apple picking and bake a fresh apple pie. No matter your favorite fall activity, there’s a drink for every occasion. Kava Drink While the pumpkin spice latte may be the unofficial beverage of fall, there are plenty of other beverages that pair with your fall vibes. These are beverages that taste like fall or beverages that help you find that perfectly chill fall vibe. Here are three not to be missed. An Unconventional Fall Drink Here’s a beverage you probably never thought you’d see on one of these lists: kava! Admittedly kava isn’t on this list because it tastes like fall. Kava is very earthy and usually needs a sweetener to go with it. It is, however, a drink that’s all about vibes. That’s because kava can encourage feelings of calm and relaxa...

If we’re being honest, alcohol and coffee don’t exactly fit into the food pyramid. Sure, wine and whisky can help you unwind after a long day, and coffee offers a socially acceptable boost that has become ubiquitous in the workplace. But aren’t we glossing over the side effects? Regular coffee consumption can negatively impact your blood pressure and can even result in long-term issues like insomnia or occasional feelings of anxiety. Alcohol use over time can result in dependence, depression, liver diseases, and cancer–not to mention the immediate dangers it presents when used irresponsibly. Fortunately, there’s a natural way to relax with friends and boost productivity, without alcohol or coffee and their respective pitfalls. It’s called kava, and if you aren’t a kava enthusiast, here are four reasons why it works great as a coffee and alcohol alternative.  Euphoric Drink Kava Can Do Both If this sounds difficult to believe, don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. Dri...

There’s something to be said about surrounding ourselves with creature comforts. It’s important. Comfort is the place we can retreat to in order to just be ourselves. It’s where we relax and inhabit a space exactly as we want to inhabit it. But what if you could add another layer of comfort and bliss to the experience? Now you can with a euphoric drink like kava! Kava Drink Kava drinks can promote feelings of bliss and relaxation. This makes it the perfect pairing for settling in and immersing yourself in your “comfort zone.” How do you make it happen? It’s as easy as grabbing some kava and finding the perfect spot to enjoy it. Here are a few of the best spots where kava and comfort come together in true harmony. Your Favorite Cushioned Chair Your favorite chair is the place where you can grab a book and fall into the story. It’s a place where you binge your favorite TV shows and movies. It’s the place where you play video games, where you nap, and where you simply relax. Imagine ad...

If you haven’t discovered all of the benefits of incorporating kava into your daily routine, take this as a sign to give it a try. Kava, or kava kava , is a root native to the South Pacific that has been used for thousands of years for a variety of reasons. Although it has been around for centuries, kava still has a place in the modern lifestyle, as many people enjoy it to help them focus, relax, and socialize. Here are a few fun and beneficial ways to incorporate kava into your daily routine so you can feel the benefits of this powerful root. Euphoric Drink Replace Your Morning Coffee While most people recognize kava for its calming effects, in smaller servings, kava can help to improve your focus. Skipping the coffee and opting for kava in your morning routine can help you get focused for the day. Kava can help promote a more balanced day without the intense highs and lows of caffeine. Typically, all you need is one ounce of a premium kava drink to help get you focused and ready fo...

You’ve invited a few friends over this weekend. It’s nothing too fancy. You want to keep things simple, but you also want to make it a lively gathering. Ordinarily, you might turn to your favorite alcoholic beverages to get things going. But not everyone enjoys alcohol, or they may want to skip the downsides that come with imbibing. Instead, toss an alcohol alternative into the mix. Kava Drink One great alternative that offers many of the sensations of alcohol—minus the negatives—is kava. Kava is a drink that can help people find a new state of calm, even a state of euphoria. This makes it a great party drink. The next question is, once kava makes an appearance, what should you do next? Here are four social activities that pair wonderfully with kava! Make Any Card Game a Blast Cards and kava go together like chocolate and peanut butter. Break out a deck of cards or any of your favorite card games and let the festivities begin. A kava drink can turn up the competitiveness and excit...