What's your favorite heady kava?

[Ed!]

I like to blend my kavas, mixing a strong body kava with a decent heady one. The body type seems pretty easy to find, and I have several go-to kavas in my fridge that fit that bill right now. I'm out of decent heady types though, and the ones I have tried aren't going to be go-to kavas for me for one reason or another. Any favorites out there that I just have to try?

 

[infraredz]

Nambawan is pretty much my favorite at the moment and I find it's heady, but not like other heady kavas like SI of Fu'u that can sometimes make me a little too uplifted (and anxious/restless).

I don't know if other people have the same experience with Nambawan, but it's very heady for me without a ton of muscle relaxation and 'couch lock'. I find it's just pure mental relaxation and bliss without a lot of sedation. The craziest heady kava I've ever had was Solomons, but that a totally different experience that I usually don't want.

 

[The Kap'n]

I second infrareds suggestion. Nambawan for sure. I'd also suggest Paradise Hawaiian Awa for headiness, but it's a strong kavain kava, so if you're less sensitive to it you may be disappointed.

 

[KavaGurl]

Well as some of you know...I'm also with infraredz on this one YAY NAMBAWAN!!

 

[Ed!]

Nambawan was one of my mixers, and it is one of my favs. All out now but maybe I'll pick up some more. I didn't really find it all that heady though. For me Fu'u had a stronger head effect, but overall it's weaker because it's not as balanced.

I also liked Kava Kauai's Vanuatu kava for it's head effect, but when I drink it I become a disgusting skin monster... skin flakes flying off my body as I walk, onlookers aghast.

 

[KavaGurl]

Now there's a mental image I just can't shake...Thanks Ed!

 

[Ed!]

You are most welcome!

 

[infraredz]

I love how kavagurl and I are basically cheerleaders for Nambawan

I agree that it doesn't hit you over the head like some other heady kavas, but I like that about it. It just goes straight to your head in such a gentle way, washing away any stress and anxiety but still leaving you alert and not foggy.

 

[kavadude]

I feel kind of silly jumping in just to agree with everyone else, but Nambawan is the best. Although I'm also partial to a glass of BKH instant after drinking my normal kava, or some Paradise extract if I'm feeling very rich.