Quinteassence Kava Bar

Lakeland, FL · $$

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Editorial review: 2026-09-08

Editor: Micah Rousey

How we score

The editorial take

Quinteassence Kava Bar operates as a sober bar with a plant-based beverage menu spanning kava, matcha, cacao, coffee, kratom, and tea. Kava shells are offered in multiple sizes from $5.50 to $18.25, while matcha lattes and nitro cold brew are priced by cup size. A Blue Lotus Lemonade combines butterfly peaflower with fresh lemon and silver luster dust, and customers mention the owner's knowledgeable recommendations.

What should I order?: Start with the Kava Shell for a traditional kava experience, priced from $5.50 for a small shell up to $18.25 for the largest. For a non-kava option, the Matcha Latte uses ceremonial-grade matcha with frothed oat milk at $6 for 12 ounces or $10 for 24 ounces.
Who will enjoy this place?: Those seeking a sober bar with a wellness focus will find a wide range of plant-based drinks. The inclusion of kratom and kava appeals to customers interested in botanical alternatives, while matcha and cold brew options suit coffee and tea drinkers.
What should I expect to spend?: Expect to spend around $6 to $10 for a standard 12-ounce or 24-ounce drink. Kava shells start at $5.50 and increase with size, making it possible to sample multiple drinks affordably.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?: Quinteassence is a sober bar centered on plant-based beverages, with a menu that includes kava, kratom, matcha, cacao, and butterfly peaflower drinks. The Blue Lotus Lemonade, featuring silver luster dust, is a visually distinct option, and the availability of kava shells in multiple sizes is a focused offering.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Nonalcoholic

The nonalcoholic program is extensive, covering kava, matcha, cacao, coffee, soda, kratom, tea, and specialty drinks. Kava shells are offered in multiple sizes, and prices are clearly tiered. The menu includes several named drinks with specific ingredients, from ceremonial-grade matcha to butterfly peaflower lemonade.

Menu strengths

— A broad, plant-based menu that spans kava, kratom, matcha, cacao, coffee, and tea, giving customers many nonalcoholic choices.
— Kava is served in traditional shells with multiple size options, from $5.50 to $18.25, allowing for flexible sampling.
— The venue is explicitly a sober bar, making it a dedicated destination for nonalcoholic beverages.

Standout selections

— Kava Shell: a traditional kava drink available in four sizes from $5.50 to $18.25.
— Matcha Latte: ceremonial-grade matcha with frothed oat milk, $6 for 12 oz or $10 for 24 oz.
— Blue Lotus Lemonade: blue lotus, butterfly peaflower, fresh pressed lemon juice, cane sugar, and silver luster dust, $4–$7.
— Nitro Cold Brew: nitrogen-infused cold brew coffee, $5.50 for 12 oz or $9.50 for 24 oz.

Pricing: Kava shells $5.50–$18.25; matcha latte $6–$10; nitro cold brew $5.50–$9.50; Blue Lotus Lemonade $4–$7.

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