Kava kava Vanuatu Gold Black Label is a root powder of 50 percent basal root and 50 percent lateral roots. The basal root is the larger stump-like part of the root, which contains more starches and kavain. The lateral roots are said to have more kavalactones. The gold label kava is kiln-dried indoors, and the roots are 5-7 years old to ensure a high level of alkaloids. We also supply the traditional ceremonial product, which is the most popular choice in kava ceremonies. The ceremonial kava is a kava root that has been sundried and is a mix of 30 percent lateral and 70 percent basal root.