The label facts, side by side
From each brand's own listings, checked October 10, 2026.
| Leilo | Kava Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | 12 fl oz sparkling cans; also powdered stick packs | 750 ml bottle you pour and mix |
| Serving | One can (or one stick) | 1.5 oz pour, about 17 per bottle |
| Kava listed | 1,000 mg proprietary kava root extract blend; kavalactones not listed | 150 mg kavalactones (noble kava extract) |
| Calories and sugar | Cans: 15 to 30 calories and 0 to 5 g sugar, depending on flavor. Sticks: 5 calories | About 30 calories per pour, no added sugar |
| Sweetener | Stevia; the brand says some flavors also use organic cane sugar | No added sugar; fruit juice concentrates |
| Flavors | Fruit "classics" (such as Raspberry Hibiscus, Tangerine Mango, Blackberry Orange) and sugar-free "mocktails" (Lime Margarita, Piña Colada, Moscow Mule) | Lemon and ginger, with cardamom, vanilla and orange blossom |
| Price | $49.99 per 12-pack of cans direct (about $4.17 a can) | About $53 a bottle direct (roughly $3 a pour) |
| Alcohol | None | None |
Why you can't compare the kava amounts directly
Leilo lists the weight of its kava extract blend (1,000 mg). Kava Haven lists kavalactones (150 mg), the compounds kava is known for. An extract weight and a kavalactone figure aren't the same measurement, so neither number tells you which drink is "stronger." If the dose matters to you, look for a kavalactone figure on the label, or ask the brand.
Leilo
Leilo's cans are ready to drink: sparkling, 12 oz, and low in calories. The mocktail flavors are sugar-free. If you'd rather mix your own, the stick packs list the same 1,000 mg blend per serving, at 5 calories each.
Kava Haven
Kava Haven is for people who like to make a drink. You pour 1.5 oz over ice or into a mocktail, and the label prints the kavalactone amount per pour. It's lemon-ginger forward. Read our full Kava Haven review.
Which should you buy?
- Want to crack a can and be done? Leilo.
- Like building a drink, or want the kavalactone figure printed? Kava Haven.
- Watching sugar? Kava Haven has no added sugar; Leilo's mocktail flavors list 0 g.
Another can to look at
If you want a ready-to-drink kava can with a bright citrus flavor, Botanical Brewing's Kava Orange Dream is sparkling organic orange with kava's earthy finish, at 50 calories and zero alcohol. The variety pack lets you try every flavor.
Who should skip kava
- Kava drinks are for adults 21+. Skip them if you're under 21.
- Skip kava if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Skip kava if you have a liver condition or drink heavily. Kava has been linked to rare cases of serious liver injury.
- Skip it if you take antidepressants (including SSRIs), sedatives, sleep aids or medications that affect the liver, unless your doctor says it's OK.
- Rules on kava vary by place. Check your local rules before you buy.
- One can or shell is one serving. Don't mix kava with alcohol, and don't drive after drinking it.
These are general cautions, not medical advice. If you're unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Questions people ask
Is Leilo stronger than Kava Haven?
The labels don't let you say. Leilo lists a 1,000 mg kava extract blend; Kava Haven lists 150 mg of kavalactones. They're different measurements.
Does Leilo have sugar?
It depends on the flavor. Leilo's fruit flavors list 4 to 5 g of sugar per can, and its mocktail flavors list 0 g. Check the can.
Does Kava Haven contain alcohol?
No. It's a non-alcoholic kava spirit. Don't mix it with alcohol.
Can I mix Kava Haven into a mocktail?
Yes. That's what it's made for: 1.5 oz over ice or into a mixer. One pour is one serving.
