I made about 4 shells with 3 1/2 tablespoons of Vanuatu3, then made another one with the used kava ball. Just dumped it in a nylon wrapped it up soaked it in warm water for 15 minutes and squeezed out a very nice bowl of kava. Very light colored, mild tasting but peppery and the effects are very nice, but not so strong that I won't be able to try the Waka later on tonight. Both kavas are very finely milled so you can mix them right up without having to use a blender. This batch does seem maybe slightly not as strong as I remember Vanuatu3, but the effects are very well rounded, feels like plenty of kavain and very smooth. Rex probably provides the best value on the web. Consistently good root and reasonable prices.