In 2009, Vanuatu Beverage launched Lava Cola (also called Kava Cola), a soft drink containing a kavalactone additive, marketed for its relaxing properties and described as an “anti-energy drink”. It was described also as “produc[ing] the calming effect of kava without the muddy taste”, in the hopes of eventually reaching an international market.
There are also other similar drinks on the market, such as the Hawaiian-based Rzo (pronounced “rizzo”) and the US continent-based Bula brand beverage.
![In 2009, Vanuatu Beverage launched Lava Cola (also called Kava Cola), a soft drink containing a kavalactone additive, marketed for its relaxing properties and described as an “anti-energy drink”. It was described also as “produc[ing] the calming effect of kava without the muddy taste”, in the hopes of eventually reaching an international market.
There are also other similar drinks on the market, such as the Hawaiian-based Rzo (pronounced “rizzo”) and the US continent-based Bula brand beverage.](http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lld2su9QvQ1qbxceio1_500.jpg)