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DirTJerz

DirTJerz

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Hi everyone! I just thought I'd introduce myself, since I've found these forums helpful and decided to join. Really, it's amazing that a place this helpful, balanced, organized, and rational can even exist on the internet.

So I discovered kava almost a year ago, in capsule form, to relieve some anxiety around the time I started distancing myself from alcohol. I was surprised how well the capsules worked, and ordered some ground root from Wakacon when the pills ran out. I used sparingly at first, because of gastro symptoms that I was actually afraid were associated with the liver. About a month ago I ordered another bag and began drinking it regularly (most evenings).

I found these forums, and ordered some boroguru from BulaKava. I am happy with it (although I also think I had gotten pretty lucky ordering from Amazon without knowing much). Except that it is more powdery than I was used to, and on top of that I ran out of cheesecloth and switched to a supposed "kava strainer bag" that seems to be too porous. Anyway, all that means is my 'knead & sqeeze' kind of turns into a 'toss & wash' (did I use those right?) and I end up with a beach at the bottom of my glass. I think it is plenty strong for me (which I guess mostly just means I don't have to drink as much) since I've had the pleasure of experiencing some nausea and discomfort. I don't think it helped that on the day I drank the most my girlfriend invited her brother & gf over, so I had to grill and socialize a bit. It was a bit dizzying. I'm sure I will learn how to use kava appropriately depending on the scenario.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to finding the best way to fit kava into my life, trying out different varieties. Thank you to all you good people whose posts have already helped me. Aloha!
 
kavadude

kavadude

❦ॐ tanuki tamer
BKH's Boroguru is very finely ground at the moment because their supplier's equipment broke or something like that. There are many coarsely ground kavas on the market and I prefer them for that reason.

Welcome aboard!
 
The Kap'n

The Kap'n

The Groggy Kaptain (40g)
KavaForums Founder
And thank YOU for signing up and being a part. Welcome!

Get one of the strainers from Bula Kava House. They make them in house, and they're extremely fine, and very durable.

Over time kava does self-regulate in regards to when you feel like you should consume it. I began with drinking kava pretty much continually over the day and over the 8 or so years of drinking it daily I've scaled back to drinking it before bed. Kava has a rock solid place in my life. Enough so that I suggest it to everyone I come across.

Enjoy your stay, and enjoy the kava!
 
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DirTJerz, a big old "Welcome to the Forum" to ya. I use the fine mesh nylon strainers that you can buy at Home Brew Stores. Chris with GHK uses 2 Knee High stockings doubled up. There are a bunch of prep methods posted here. Chris has a video on his Two Wash Method using panty hose (click on link). GHK has a promo running in their current newsletter and it runs out on Thursday midnight. Sign up if you are interested. Remember that certain Kavas are good in social situations and certain Kavas are good in "couch potato" situations. By the way, I also started on capsules. One more thing, we develop Kava Recipes around here so you can be drinking a purple drink that everyone thinks is pomegrante but in fact is loaded with Kava. You get your non-alcoholic buzz and you end up driving them home. lol.
 
DirTJerz

DirTJerz

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Sweet. I need to dive into the archives. Luckily I don't mind the taste too much, although it would be great to get this down to a neat, efficient, tasty science.
 
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Here at the Kava Forums, science are us. We have a Chief Scientist, a Head Chef, a Mixologist, and many more specialists. We need to give Deleted User the title of Mad Scientist. KAP'M, get'er done!
 
KavaCat

KavaCat

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Welcome! I'm Cat, and also relatively new here, but enjoying my time so far. My kava nausea is only ever motion sickness related. It sounds like yours is too, since you describe yourself as getting dizzy. That's just the kava telling you to go lay on the couch.
::couch::
 
DirTJerz

DirTJerz

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A kava festival would be awesome to go to! I just hope they would have plenty of the aforementioned ::couch::'s! (Cat I think you're spot on with the motion thing)
 
Monkava'd

Monkava'd

A spoonful of sugar makes the Awa' go down.
@DirTJerz Welcom to the forums! :D
Maybe this'll answer your question...well with kava being a oceanic plant of sorts...I guess it's just the "motion" of the ocean that's got you nauseous and you still need to develop you see legs hahaha :LOL:.
Honestly it's prob what kavacat said and Boroguru's is notorious for sending you to the ::couch:: early because of its wonderful sedating and muscle melting properties ;).

I say this when I think of the uses of kava "For many things, for many times...all you need is a little kava, to unwind" :whistle:.

This is true because every single kava has its own specific and special properties so if one just doesn't float your boat than another kava should do the job. (y)

We have many prospecting kavasseurs come here from amazon and though you can find some affordable kava over on the darkside, you can't go wrong with any of the vendors here.
Safety, security, and a tinge of calm-cool- collectiveness are what's served at this online nakamal. ::happyshell::
 
Roaddog

Roaddog

Kava Who?
DirTJerz said:
Hi everyone! I just thought I'd introduce myself, since I've found these forums helpful and decided to join. Really, it's amazing that a place this helpful, balanced, organized, and rational can even exist on the internet.

So I discovered kava almost a year ago, in capsule form, to relieve some anxiety around the time I started distancing myself from alcohol. I was surprised how well the capsules worked, and ordered some ground root from Wakacon when the pills ran out. I used sparingly at first, because of gastro symptoms that I was actually afraid were associated with the liver. About a month ago I ordered another bag and began drinking it regularly (most evenings).

I found these forums, and ordered some boroguru from BulaKava. I am happy with it (although I also think I had gotten pretty lucky ordering from Amazon without knowing much). Except that it is more powdery than I was used to, and on top of that I ran out of cheesecloth and switched to a supposed "kava strainer bag" that seems to be too porous. Anyway, all that means is my 'knead & sqeeze' kind of turns into a 'toss & wash' (did I use those right?) and I end up with a beach at the bottom of my glass. I think it is plenty strong for me (which I guess mostly just means I don't have to drink as much) since I've had the pleasure of experiencing some nausea and discomfort. I don't think it helped that on the day I drank the most my girlfriend invited her brother & gf over, so I had to grill and socialize a bit. It was a bit dizzying. I'm sure I will learn how to use kava appropriately depending on the scenario.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to finding the best way to fit kava into my life, trying out different varieties. Thank you to all you good people whose posts have already helped me. Aloha!
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You know how you mentioned the Amazon Kava. Well I order the shit out of it too. I order the Wakacon Fijian waka, and the Vinuata from mood&mind. I have tested both kavas, and they are Nobel. I find that the Vinuata mind&mood hit hard heady wise, and the Wakacon, Fijian Waka, has great relaxing effects. I order it in large quantities, because I'm always having friends over, and need the cheap stuff. I find I enjoy our venders products, especially HGKs stuff, wow. But that's just when its me and the wife. I just wanted to say, the Amazon stuff isn't bad. But nothing beats HGKs micro. It leaves a lot of room to play. Much love, Roaddog....
 
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