Krave opened its doors in March 2015 to bring an authentic kava experience to the Chapel Hill area.  Owner Elizabeth Gardner is a North Carolina native from the town of Hillsborough who discovered her love of kava while searching for a safe alternative to an evening of drinking. 

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Kava is a plant that grows naturally on the tropical islands of the South Pacific. In these lands, natural ingredients for distilling alcohol are scarce, so natives harvest the kava plant and make a tea from its roots, enjoying the beverage as a source of relaxation, socialization, and meditation. The plant’s history includes use in sacred ceremonies and healing rituals, and it is also used as a natural method to treat conditions like anxiety, muscle spasms, tension, and insomnia. The kava served at Krave is done so in its native, traditional form—ground aged root fresh from the islands of the South Pacific with no additives.

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Krave provides an alcohol-free atmosphere for customers seeking to unwind and socialize in a bar environment. Embrace an exceptional kava journey at Krave Kava Bar – the perfect fusion of tradition and tranquility.