Vanuatu imports many beverages from nearby Australia, New Zealand, and elsewhere so nearly every internationally popular drink can be found, from tea and coffee to juices and soft drinks. However for a more authentic taste of the South Pacific try kava, which is made from the kava plant's roots, which are ground to release liquid, then water is added and the juice is drank. This drink gives a very relaxing effect and in Vanuatu tends to be stronger than in other countries of the South Pacific.