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Preparing an Instant Kava Brew:
Preparing kava from Instant Kava powder is simple, and gives you direct control on the strength of your brew. I normally use 10g to make 350ml for good strong kava and 500ml for moderate strength kava.
Just add to the measured amount of water and stir. Remember kava lactones are insoluble in water so if you are going to leave a second shell sitting for a while be sure to stir before skulling.
Instant kava is deceiving. It does not have the strong smell or aftertaste of milled kava, thus you end up drinking between shortened intervals, and then it suddenly hits.
If you are an expert in kava, then go through the cycle as if you are drinking milled kava. This means lower vocal volumes, dim lights, and snack. After you have finished your session, have your meal and then the kava will hit and give you a buzz the whole evening.
If you just want an evening kava to help you relax, then a heaped teaspoon in 2/3 cup (140ml) will give you a good night sleep without any hangovers the next day.
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Preparing kava from milled rootstock
Preparing kava from milled rootstock is also easy. With our simple instruction below, whether a long time kava fan or newbee, one will find this measurement just right. Obviously for much stronger or weaker brew the amounts can be adjusted accordingly.
You will be delighted by how quickly and easily you will get the hang of making this up. This is a product that everyone from students at online universities, to city workers, to farmers, to athletes, to holiday makers will love having. All you have to do is follow the instructions and in no time at all you will be feeling really great as you down your fourth kava shell.
Our recommended mix is: 25g (5 tblespoons) to make 1 cup (250ml) of kava.
(This will normally make two servings/shells).
Measure the water accurately.
Directions: Put your measured milled kava into your muslin strainer bag (we supply these too). Dip the bag contents into the cup of water. Kava lactones are insoluble in water so apply good pressure when kneading bag contents.
You will notice the water turning brown and then creamy brown (like densely brown). Once satisfied (~5-10 minutes) that the lactones have been thoroughly stripped off the the rootstock, wring out the bag and discard used contents. Your brew is ready for consumption.
Drink by skulling (no joke), slam it!!. Snack throughout your session, as this will encourage lactone absorption.
Adjust milled kava amount according to the desired volume - usually depends on the number of people, or how many shells you require.
Kava Lactones are fat soluble so I find that adding a teaspoon of vegetable oil and whizzing in a blender before kneading does yield a more potent brew. Soy Lecithin is preferable but vegie oils are present in our kitchens.
A little trick to make your kava go a little bit further.
Put 50g of your kava powder into a sieve cloth and massage/knead in 500ml of water. Strip the lactones off of the milled rootstock until creamy brown (like densely brown). This will become your main kava course so leave in a separate bowl.
Now pour 250ml (half the original volume) into a separate bowl and continue massaging/kneading the milled rootstock in it until you are satisfied that most of the lactones have been ripped out. You will notice that there was quite a bit still in it. Now start your kava session with this brew, could make two servings, and you'd be snacking throughout the session.
Move on to your main 500ml, stirring before drinking, could make 4 servings and again snacking throughout. Have your meal after that.
Obviously dim your lights and lower vocal volumes. This will give you a pleasant buzz all evening. If you want more kava (after your main 500 ml), you could always mix your second 50g lot but just remember to delay dinner until you are finished.
You could even use 25-30 degrees (lukewarm) water as it helps in extracting the kava lactones. Obviously if you want to have it cold, then add an ice cube later.
The trick with kava is, if you don't get the mix right you might miss the euphoria, though your body will relax and you will have a good sleep. Kava does not affect your mind, infact it clears it up. Therefore, it is difficult to feel the buzz unless you know that feeling (yes you have to pay your dues).
So for new fans, please follow my instructions carefully. If two people are drinking then double the amount of kava and water accordingly. The instructions I have given above is sufficient for 1 person only to get that real kava buzz. So if you are to share, double everything.
I find this way gives you the best kava experience and ofcourse you will appreciate your own expertise with preparing kava in due course.
If you wish to share your methods for mixing kava, you can always make it available thru this site.
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