So much for the basics. Kava is the drug of choice in Figi. It's also the chief cash crop on Matangi. Less potent than narcotics or alcohol, kava is a cultural must have for Figians. They say it helps them relax at the end of a hard day. Sound familiar? Roots and branches of the plant are dried and beaten to a powder then 'brewed' like tea and drunk, in our case ceremonially. This is Sala, our kava break guide.