New, Non-Alcoholic Bars Offer an Addictive Alternative

Hi! It’s Teresa and Immanual in New York. Here’s a look at the kava bars that are popping up all around the country selling plant-based drinks. Turns out it’s kratom that is powering their growth.

If you’ve searched for a bar online recently, chances are you’ve seen more and more showing up labeled “kava.” Unlike traditional watering holes, they serve a muddy-colored, non-alcoholic drink known as kava, which is marketed as reducing anxiety.