Featured: Ava Kava Pineapple Hibiscus kava seltzer, a 12 oz noble kava seltzer, one of six Ava Kava flavors at Bedrock.

Quick answer: Kava seltzers are canned, carbonated drinks made with kava (Piper methysticum) root, plus water and flavoring. Most come in 12 oz cans and are sold as singles or 12-packs. To compare them, look at can size, kava type (noble or not), the kavalactone figure on the can, price per can, and whether a lab report is available.

What is in a kava seltzer?

Kava is the root of a pepper-family shrub native to the South Pacific. The DEA’s kava fact sheet describes it as “a perennial shrub native to the South Pacific Islands.” For centuries the root has been ground and mixed with water as a traditional drink in Fiji, Vanuatu and Tonga. A kava seltzer takes that root, prepares it as an extract or concentrate, and blends it into sparkling water with natural flavoring and usually a sweetener.

A typical kava seltzer label lists:

• Can size: 12 fl oz is standard
• Kava type: look for “noble kava,” the cultivars traditionally grown for drinking
• Kavalactone content: kavalactones are kava’s measured compounds. Some brands print mg per can, and some don’t
• Flavor and full ingredient list
• Lot number, 21+ notice and FDA disclaimer

If a can doesn’t list kavalactones, ask the seller for the batch COA (certificate of analysis) before you compare brands on content.

How are kava seltzers different from kava shots, kava powder and kratom seltzers?

All of these are ready-to-buy formats, but they differ in plant, package size and price.

Format	Plant	Package	Example at Bedrock	Price
Kava seltzer	Kava root	12 oz carbonated can	Ava Kava Tangerine	$5.99/can
Kava shot	Kava root	Small concentrated bottle	Kava Kazees 1000mg	$12.99
Kava powder	Kava root	Bag of ground root, mixed at home	Kava collection	Varies by weight
Kratom seltzer	Kratom leaf (a different plant)	Carbonated can	Noms kratom seltzers	$5.00

The main trade-off is preparation versus price. Powder costs the least per serving of root but has to be mixed and strained. A seltzer costs more per can and is opened cold, with nothing to prepare. Shots fall in between: concentrated, small and shelf-stable. For the shot format, see what kava shots are.

What flavors do Ava Kava seltzers come in?

Bedrock carries six Ava Kava flavors, each in a 12 oz can at $5.99, sold as a single or a case of 12:

• Tangerine
• Pineapple Hibiscus
• Prosecco (alcohol-free; the name describes the flavor)
• Margarita (alcohol-free; flavor only)
• Melonade
• Cucumber Lime

Buying a case of 12 is the easiest way to compare price per can against single cans. If you’re trying the format for the first time, a mixed set of singles lets you compare flavors before you commit to a case.

How do kava seltzer brands compare?

The kava seltzer category is young, and new brands launch regularly. In August 2026, Vibes Beverages announced Hot Tropic, a canned kava seltzer co-manufactured by Burma Brewing in Fort Myers, Florida. At launch it was distributed in Florida, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Ohio and New York. Its release did not list a can size, kavalactone figure or price.

That gap is common in the category, so compare brands on what they actually publish:

Check	Ava Kava (at Bedrock)	What to look for in any brand
Can size	12 oz	Listed on the can
Kava type	Noble kava	“Noble” stated on the label or site
Lab testing	Third-party lab tested	A batch COA you can request
Price	$5.99 per can, case of 12 available	Price per can, single vs. case
Other ingredients	Kava-only (no kratom)	Check for added botanicals, caffeine or kratom

Are kava seltzers legal?

At the federal level, yes. The DEA’s kava fact sheet (April 2026) states that “Kava is not controlled under the Controlled Substances Act.” Local rules and retailer age limits vary. Bedrock sells to adults 21+ only. Kava is a different plant from kratom, so kratom state bans don’t automatically apply to kava; see kratom vs kava for how the two differ. Verify your current local law before ordering.

How should you store kava seltzers?

Keep unopened cans somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight, and refrigerate after opening, as the label directs. Serve chilled. Check the lot number and use-by date on the can, and don’t buy dented or bulging cans. For background on the plant itself, read what is kava.

Kava seltzers FAQ

What is a kava seltzer?

A kava seltzer is a canned, carbonated drink made with kava (Piper methysticum) root, plus water, flavoring and usually a sweetener. Ava Kava seltzers, for example, come in 12 oz cans in flavors like Tangerine and Prosecco.

Is a kava seltzer the same as a kava shot?

No. Both are ready-to-drink, but a shot is a small, concentrated bottle (Kava Kazees lists 1000mg on a single shot). A seltzer is a full 12 oz carbonated can meant to be sipped like any canned drink.

Do kava seltzers contain kratom?

Kava and kratom are different plants. Kava is a pepper-family root from the South Pacific; kratom is a coffee-family leaf from Southeast Asia. Ava Kava seltzers are kava-only. Some other brands sell combined kava + kratom drinks, so read the ingredient list.

Is kava legal in the U.S.?

Under federal law, yes. The DEA’s April 2026 kava fact sheet states that kava is not controlled under the Controlled Substances Act. Verify your current local law before ordering.

How should I store kava seltzers?

Store unopened cans somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight, and refrigerate after opening, per the product label. Serve chilled.

Must be 21 or older to purchase. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Verify your current local law before ordering.

Published by Bedrock Botanicals.