Day one with a new drink should not feel like a science experiment. You crack a can, you taste it, you get on with your Tuesday. That's the whole idea. Here's what a first week with Melo can look like, with no pressure and no homework.
Day One: One Can, No Pressure
Start with a single can, chilled. Sip it over 15 or 20 minutes instead of finishing it in three gulps. Kava is a South Pacific root that's been enjoyed for centuries, and the easiest way to explain it is this: coffee stimulates you, while kava helps you relax and feel a sense of ease. Melo just makes it easy, and actually delicious, to drink.
Not sure which flavor to open first? Tahitian Lime is crisp and bright, Banana Cream is smooth and a little dessert-like, and Passionfruit Orange Guava is tropical and juicy. All three are zero sugar, zero calories and zero alcohol. If you can't decide, the Mixed Pack means you don't have to.
Pick a Moment, Not a Rule
Melo isn't tied to one time of day. That's the point. Try your first can somewhere low-key, like 3pm at your desk when a second coffee doesn't sound right, or at home while dinner is in the oven, or on the couch after the gym.
Choose a moment where you can just notice how it feels for you. Skip the high-stakes situations on day one. Save the big dinner and the long drive for once you know your own response.
What You Might Notice (And What You Might Not)
Many people describe a gentle ease in the body and a relaxed, socially at ease feeling. Relaxed, still you. Kavalactones, the compounds in kava root, interact with GABA receptors associated with relaxation, which is part of why kava has been used in social settings for generations.
Everyone is different. Some people notice something within minutes, while others find it subtle the first time. If you want a fuller picture, our first-timer's honest guide to what kava feels like walks through it, and how long kava lasts covers the timing.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Days Two and Three: Find Your Slot
Now you've got a data point. Ask yourself a few easy questions. When did it fit best? Did you like it more in the afternoon or in the evening? Was it better on its own or with food?
Day two is a good time to try the 3pm swap. Instead of coffee number two, grab a Melo. If you're curious about how the two work together in one day, we wrote a whole post on kava and coffee. Sometimes you want coffee. Sometimes you want a drink. Sometimes you want Melo.
Midweek: Try a Different Flavor
By day four, you probably have a favorite, or at least a strong opinion. Open a different flavor and see if it changes things. Serve it over ice with a lime wedge, or pour it into a nice glass if you're having people over. It feels like a real drink because it is one.
Our flavor guide can help you narrow it down if you're still deciding.
Days Five to Seven: Make It Part of Your Week
By the weekend, most people have a slot that works. Maybe it's the 3pm afternoon can. Maybe it's the one you open while getting ready to go out, or when friends come over for dinner and not everyone is drinking.
If Melo has earned a spot in your week, a 4-pack covers it with room to spare. Subscriptions are available on 12-packs and up: 40% off your first order, 15% off every order after, and free shipping always. We break it down in why subscribing is the smartest way to buy.
A Few Honest Notes
Kava isn't for everyone. If you're pregnant or nursing, take medication, or have any questions about whether kava fits your situation, talk to your doctor before trying it. Start with one can and see how you feel before having more.
And if the first can isn't a revelation, that's fine. Try it again on a different day, at a different time, in a different flavor. Plenty of people find their moment on day three or four.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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