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What earns a spot in our guides

What earns a spot in our guides, and what doesn't.

Taste and format come first

We rank drinks on what you'll actually notice: flavor, how easy it is to drink, the format (can, powder or bottle), and price per serving. Product details come from the label and the brand's own listing, and we update guides when those change.

We name names

A "best of" guide should tell you what to buy. Ours do, in order, with a reason for each pick.

We don't make health claims

These are drinks, not medicine. We describe the moments people reach for them, like the end of the workday or a dinner party, and we point out who should skip them. If you're pregnant, take medication, or have a health condition, talk to your doctor before trying kava, kanna or kratom.

We disclose how we earn, and our ties to Botanical Brewing Co.

We earn a commission when you buy through our links to Botanical Brewing Co. The people behind this site work in the kava industry, including at a company affiliated with BBCo. Links to other brands usually go to Amazon, where we earn a commission as an Amazon Associate. See our disclosure for the details.