Buying kava in is currently defined by a complex divide between its availability as a retail supplement and its near-total disappearance as a prepared beverage in cafes. While you can still legally purchase kava root powder or supplements at various specialty shops, a 2025 regulatory shift and subsequent court rulings have effectively banned the sale of traditional kava drinks in city food establishments. Where to Buy Kava in NYC
You can find kava root powder and ready-to-drink canned beverages in retail environments, which remain largely unaffected by the cafe-specific ban. Duals Natural Herbs & Teas
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