Abstract: This invention relates generally to a composition, and more specifically, to a kava-based beverage composition. In one embodiment, a beverage composition includes, but is not limited to, water; kava extract present in an approximate amount of 23.6 mg to 28.8 mg per ounce of water (e.g. yielding 7 mg to 8.6 mg of kavalactones per ounce of water or around 126 mg of kavalactones per 16 ounces of water); milk thistle extract present in an approximate amount of 4 mg to 4.8 mg per ounce of water; and yerba mate extract present in an approximate amount of 2 mg to 2.4 mg per ounce of water.