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MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Alumni bring Kava bar experience to downtown Lawrence
CASSIDY RITTER critter@kansan.com
For two University alumni, opening their own local business had always been a dream of theirs. When the news came that their current employment, The Sacred Journey, was closing, the two chose to take advantage of this opportunity to pursue their dream.
Matthew Rader and Nathan Long both worked at The Sacred Journey for several years as sales managers and store managers. Rader graduated with a degree in Geology, and Long graduated with a degree in Anthropology.
The two had their own business,
Mana Enterprises, for years, but never their own storefront. Mana Enterprises is an import/export tea company that sold their tea through consignment at The Sacred Journey.
the owners of the Mana Bar worked at Sacred Journey, which sold herbs and teas downtown before it closed its doors. The new business will open on Massachusetts Street.
We will provide many different
"We are very much about educating people on our products."
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to think about our situation, we decided to take advantage of an opportunity to move in at 1111 Massachusetts and open our own independent storefront, because we knew the spot was just about to open up." Long said. "The proximity to The Sacred Journey was purely coincidental."
Rader and Long's new business, Mana Bar, will be a twist on traditional Kava Bars, which are generally located in Hawaii, Florida and the South Pacific. At Kava Bars, people drink Kava Kava — a traditional Hawaiian and Micronesian tea that is generally used as a relaxing social drink.
The sacred journey opened September of 2009 and was located at 1103 Massachussetts St. They sold hundreds of raw herbs, incense, teas and smoke blends. They also sold clothing, jewelry, books and home decor.
When the closing of The Sacred Journey was announced, both Rader and Long were upset because they had been with the business for so long.
MATTHEW RADER Co-founder of Mana Bar
"However, after having time
types of Kava Kava, as well as dozens of exotic, artisan teas, including Pu-Erhs, various Ethnobotanicals and our very popular Mana Kratom products." Long
When people first walk into Mana Bar, they will see a smaller set up similar to a hookah bar, with incense and candles scattered around. However, they should expect "a worldly experience offering people a humble environment full of unique things", Rader said. "We know not everyone will know our products. We are very much about educating people on
said. Mana Bar will also sell prepared tea and tea to take home.
Red tea and tea to take home. While Kava is considered safe, free of side effects and has no restrictions, Rader and Long will only be serving to customers over the age of 18. Rader said it is their own personal choice, and they don't want to be liable for younger people drinking Kava. Rader also said it has been a tradition to serve Kava to older people.
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our products." So don't be shy to ask about each product, because Rader, Long and their employees are there to help.
As a newcomer, all of the different options can be overwhelming. Long recommends trying a simple Kava brew using the Micronesian method, which uses hibiscus to take the bitterness away. Rader says they have black teas as well
that are good coffee substitute. Drinking black tea is a healthier alternative to drinking coffee all day, plus it doesn't come with a crashing effect later in the day.
"It depends what you are looking for personally," Rader said. "If you are looking for a hot tea, we have that. If you are looking for something relaxing, we have that too." Rader and Lone are finishing
Rader and Long are finishing
up the final touches for the Mana Bar. They plan on having a soft opening this week, and the Grand Opening the week of Oct. 28.
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