Raised in the village of Tungua, Haʻapai, the late Fine Tauatevalu met his wife, the late Tiliani Heimuli of Mataika, in Lāʻie, Hawaiʻi while she was attending BYU–Hawaiʻi. Fine traveled to Hawaiʻi with no intention of meeting the love of his life—let alone starting a family. Life in Hawaiʻi was tough for their little family, but they always made it work. Fine and Tili’s hard work, sacrifices, and deep love for their family and homeland, gave the Tauatevalu ʻohana a legacy to honor and carry forward.

Fine Kava was born from this legacy and the love of faikava—the practice of drinking kava socially. In Tongan culture, faikava creates spaces for storytelling, music, and meaningful connection. Kava is both literally and symbolically the root that binds us during these moments to cherish.

Siʻi pē kae hā
“Small but great”

We are a small family business with roots in Tonga, Samoa, and Hawaiʻi. And while we may be small, our mission is big: to celebrate kava in various, flavorful forms while honoring the cultural traditions and matuʻa that shaped the way.

Traditional Tongan kava—our “OG Mrs. Brown”—is the heart of our menu. It connects us to generations of ceremony, community, and wellness. But we know the earthy taste of kava isn’t for everyone, so we also offer a variety of flavored kava options. It’s our way of sharing the calming benefits of kava in a form that’s welcoming, approachable, and still respectful of the communities that own this custom.

Our kava is sourced directly from Pacific Islander communities. We honor the time, effort, and dedication of these farmers. We ensure that every cup of kava that we serve comes directly from farm to ʻipu.