I tried canned kava, a beverage marketed as an alcohol alternative with a calming effect. It relaxed me, but I couldn't get past the sugary taste.

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Insider reporter Alex Bitter holds a can of Mitra-9 kava beverage in a can while looking skeptically at the camera and wearing a black floral shirt
Kava has gained popularity over the last several years as an alternative to alcohol. Insider tried some kava drinks from DTC brands to see if they're worth it.

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