REVIEW: Mitra 9 Kava Variety Pack
Mitra 9 Kava Seltzer - Strawberry Watermelon, Orange Dreamsicle, Lemonade, Paradise Lychee
Where’d We Find It: Samples provided by the brand.
ABV: 0.0%
Hometown: Fort Myers, Florida
Our N/ATION Review:
Based on the Gulf Coast of Florida, Mitra 9 is building a presence in the functional beverage space with a lineup of kava-infused sparkling drinks designed to promote calm, clarity, and relaxation, with a sister lineup of drinks containing kratom. Drawing on kava’s long history as a social, ceremonial beverage in Pacific Island cultures (known as Oceania today), Mitra 9 modernizes the experience with bright flavors and an approachable, ready-to-drink format.
You may be curious of the effects of kava versus a THC beverage drink, and in our experience, they were similar but different. A gentle sense of relaxation, body warmth and mental ease, with a slight numbing of the tongue and throat the most noticeable effects. Kava is also an anxiolytic, meaning it helps suppress anxiety. These drinks are meant to be sipped socially or as a wind-down option, making them a compelling alternative for mindful drinkers looking for something beyond flavored water or soda. The carbonation and fruit-forward profiles do a solid job of softening kava’s naturally earthy character, keeping the experience light and accessible.
The Mitra 9 Kava Variety Pack offers a well-rounded sampling of flavors, none of which we found to be overtly sweet or overpowering.
Strawberry Watermelon — Juicy and familiar, with enough sweetness to balance kava’s herbal notes.
Orange Dreamsicle — Creamy citrus with a nostalgic twist that makes this one feel dessert-adjacent. Possibly our favorite of the bunch.
Lemonade — Bright and tart, delivering a refreshing, thirst-quenching finish.
Paradise Lychee — Tropical and lightly floral, offering the most adventurous flavor of the lineup.
The bottom line? Mitra 9’s Kava Variety Pack is a great entry point for anyone curious about kava or functional beverages, delivering calm, flavor, and social versatility without the need for alcohol.
As for where you can find Mitra in the wild, your best bet may be visiting their Store Locator to find some near you. Or, you can buy online from their e-commerce store.