Lava Cola facts for kids
Lava Cola (officially called Lava Cola – Vanuatu Kava Cola) is a special type of cola drink. It is made in the country of Vanuatu by a company named Vanuatu Beverage Ltd. This drink is unique because it includes an ingredient called kava, which is a traditional plant from the Pacific islands.
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The Story of Lava Cola
How Lava Cola Was Created
The idea for this unique cola started in 2009. An Australian man named James Armitage developed a thick, water-based liquid from kava. He then talked to Vanuatu Beverage, suggesting they mix this kava liquid with cola.
Making the Drink
The kava liquid is carefully added to the cola. For every 330 millilitre bottle of cola, about 15 millilitres of the kava syrup is used. Lava Cola is now made in a factory located just outside Port Vila. Port Vila is the capital city of Vanuatu. The drink first started being produced for people in Vanuatu in October 2009.
What Makes Lava Cola Special
Kava: A Traditional Ingredient
Lava Cola contains a special part of the kava plant called a kavalactone. Kava is a plant that has been used for a very long time in traditional drinks across western Pacific nations. Drinking kava is an important part of the culture in these areas.
Where the Kava Comes From
The kava used in Lava Cola is grown and harvested on the island of Maewo. Maewo is one of the many beautiful islands that make up Vanuatu.
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