The instant can be very strong, the new instant (QKP) is very dark, I haven't tried it yet but do so tonight and let you know. If you have the lighter colour one (light grey), I have drank it a lot and it is quite strong but not mind blowingly so, at least not for me. The Malekula Magic is the strongest I have had lately, the QKP was just strong not super strong. Try 3gms or a tablespoon full in a half glass of water, mix it very very well so there are no lumps, and keep stirring it right up until you lift the cup to your lips so none of the Kava settles and you should get a very good effect. I just noticed you order yesterday, I will have sent you the new Kava, the dark QKP, you are the first to try it I think, unless I get there before you tonight! Please let me know what you think.