The Kava Konnection — Restaurant in Greenville

This bar is serving kratom tea made with powder rather than the leaf of the kratom plant, this makes the effects of the kratom last for a shorter time with all the worst side affects, shaking, nausea, and dizziness, it also makes the tea far more addictive making it easier for their clients to become physically addicted to the product with withdrawal symptoms similar to those of opioid withdrawals. This is the easier cheaper way out for the business and has been proven at other kava bars to be the WORST method for the customer/ consumer. When i asked a staff member to explain the difference between two drinks for me he seemed completely lost and clearly didn’t have menu knowledge. The staff is also inhospitable and aggressive, they’re are plenty of lounge areas and people doing work, studying, and having meetings making it appear similar to a coffee shop where you can grab a nook and a drink she get some work or phone calls done, yet even if you go there regularly and make purchases they aggressively approach you to make a purchase immediately after arriving, opening at noon and trying to force customers to start their day with a product that will make them high and impair they’re function for the rest of the day. Furthermore they make the tea unreasonably strong by using the powder and if you don’t buy more than one tea in a short time of being there, they claim you “haven’t bought anything at all” implying it is not enough to bring friends and all purchase 1-2 drinks. This is not a bar and is more similar in atmosphere to a coffee shop, yet just this morning i went to do some work at a fabulous local coffee shop and only purchased one matcha along with my friend who also purchased one drink; while we did a few hours of work. As someone who has worked in bars, kava bars, and coffee shops this is very typical if it’s mid day and you’re not at a bar/ night club being force fed drinks. This bar should provide a more welcoming environment if they want lasting regular customers and they have proven to me multiple times now they don’t care about their customers which was and should have been obvious to me when i found out they were...

Update

I want to thank the co-owner for the follow-up and sending the package out ASAP. I greatly appreciate it.

I have Trigeminal Neuralgia and Small Fiber Neuropathy; upon doing research Kava was listed as an alternative for the pain. I followed the instructions, warmed it as a tea, and added honey. It has an earthy taste, and it does calm my facial nerve pain, especially when I'm working in the garden; heat is not my friend.

Thank you again.

I purchased their Kava from the website. I'm local, but due to health challenges/medication, I’m unable to drive. Delivery was the best option for me. I anticipated a tracking number within a week. That didn't happen. I reached out twice with zero response. If I would have received a response, even one stating they're running behind on shipments, I would have waited. Unfortunately, I requested a refund from Pay Pal, it was granted, so I did receive my money back. I'm sad because I love supporting local...

A great place to have a social connection with friends and/strangers that doesn't involve alcohol. I truely love kava connection. This is essentially a bar where rather than the negative, selfish, malignant, destructove intoxication as the average person would know it through alcohol, everyone is mebtally sober and clearheaded; yet, intoxicated on on social interaction and chill mindfullness do to the relaxing effects of the kava. I suffered from harsh, debilitating l anxiety. In spite of This, after I drink the vula type of kava I feel relaxed, without a bit of anxiety while also being still 100% in control of myself and absolutely clear headed. The staff is SUPER knowledgable and as friendly as could be. The atmosphere is welcoming, like old friends or family. They always have an event going on (like yoga or karaoke) and they have frequent deals on kava too (discounted drinks such). This is THE place to be...