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Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar Rebrands to The Nocturnal Café Amid NYS Regulation of Kava
Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar rebranded as “The Nocturnal Café” following a New York State Department of Health regulation on the sale of kava. Located at 139 West State St. beneath The Sun’s office, the downtown Ithaca staple was the only kava-focused establishment in Tompkins County, with its signature kava drink made by steeping the root of the kava plant in water. Kava, a shrub native to the South Pacific, has been used by Pacific Islanders to promote physica and mental relaxation for medicinal and ceremonial purposes. In late October 2024, Paul Galgoczy, founder and co-owner of Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar, was informed by the…
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New NYS Regulation Blocks Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar From Selling Signature Kava Drink
Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar is now barred from selling its signature kava drink due to a new New York State Department of Health regulation. Located at 139 West State St. beneath The Sun’s office, the downtown Ithaca staple offers a space for customers to relax, enjoy live music and connect with one another. As the only kava-focused establishment in Tompkins County, Sacred Root has built a dedicated following. Sacred Root’s kava drink was made by steeping the root of the kava plant in water. Kava, a shrub native to the South Pacific, has been used by Pacific Islanders to promote physical relaxation for medicinal and ceremonial purposes. …