Rooted Socialite — Restaurant in Lansing

About two years ago I first dropped in to the Rooted Socialite. Doug the owner-operator explained kava to me and gave me a little literature to read about it. I was very skeptical of the drink but after just the first drink I could tell something was working. Normal stress that had built up from work and life in general subsided. Previously, I had consumed cannabis products to help with this but had grown tired of the, well, tiredness that it caused me. Kava, I realized, was giving me the relaxation that I need without rendering me ineffective as a person.

Since then I can firmly call myself a regular customer of the Rooted Socialite. I often hang out with a nice core of regulars that is in and out of there. We often talk about travel, general life stories, foreign languages, music, book, etc. it’s one of those places where you’re likely to find people with a wide array of knowledge in many fields. It’s the primary spot where I get intellectual stimulation, all while “winding down” with a few cups of my root drink.

Thanks to the Rooted Socialite I have a place that fills a void that once existed for me as a relatively recent transplant to Lansing. I’ve begun preparing kava at home (even though it’s nowhere near the quality at the Rooted Socialite) and incorporated it into my daily routine. It has made the stresses of work and life in general much easier to deal with without being incapacitated. Honestly, I have noticed a greater desire to be more productive since adding it to my daily diet.

Five stars from this skeptic...

Alright. So. The tea tasted bad period and it costs triple what is listed online. But that’s not what is most concerning to me. My partner and I had never heard of Kava before and we thought this was just a normal tea shop. The “effects” of each drink NEED to be listed. My partner is feeling sick because of it. I did more research and Kava can cause lots of side effects apart from the muscle relaxation and calmness or the euphoric feeling of other types. It can cause nausea and liver damage among many other things. It can impair your ability to safely drive. In lots of places it is a regulated substance and information about it should be disclosed regardless of the fact that it is legal and unregulated in North America. It is noted on their website but people who walk in or just see that this place is a “tea house” need to know what they are consuming. Additionally, for anyone who finds the owner as strange as we did, it’s just because he was super...

Got acquainted with this business a few weeks ago during a meeting. Great new spot! Loved the atmosphere. Awesome drink options I’ve never tried before. All in all a great round one visit though they have options and items not visible on the menu. So if you go I’d suggest asking all the questions as clarity on these hidden items would have helped me make better choices up front. I’d also suggest doing your homework on the kava before offering if you’ve never tried it before. It’s a very unique experience and one you should know all the angles about...