(Part 2) Best products from r/kava

If you want to get fancy they sell Muslin Bags on Amazon.
These were perfect for Kava Kava and Kratom tea.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X1FZYPW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you want to go dual usage. These are great Socks and also for making Kava Kava. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K73JKPA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Only with micronized kava. And not capsules...

Use these, and thank me later. Far better alternative to stuffing dozens of capsules: https://www.amazon.com/Oblate-Discs-Japanese-Edible-200pcs/dp/B000FQOFLE

They are all natural, and made completely out of tapioca starch.

Here's how to use them (skip to 0:10): https://youtu.be/90Vyxil7WBw

Cheers!

Buy real kava from a vendor here. The Savusavu waka from KavaTime has been getting rave reviews and it's mild taste makes it a good beginner kava.


For prep, you will need either:

A bag for kneading/straining... something like this will do the job.

Or:

The aluball


Whichever you choose, watch a few videos online to see how to use those tools to properly prepare kava. If you don't extract the kava well enough, you'll not feel the effects you desire.

> I got these ones. They have pretty good reviews. I guess I'll find out
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GWSJGY0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0iZrzbYABM4YJ

On my phone, sorry if the link is wonky. But it's prime!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0011FY6WG/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?qid=1394324646&sr=8-13&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

My sweet spot is 15 caps. Don't expect to get a buzz like kratom, I would consider kratom a high but kava is just a mellow well being. Also kratom can cause liver issues, so be careful.

can i use regular tea bags like this to strain the kava in? i'm interested in making an herbal mixture in tea bags like this.

I had this, first time using Kava but seems good to me: https://www.amazon.com/Kavafied-KAVA-SUPREME-powder-Premium/dp/B01N7BXDWM/ref=sr_ph_1_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1505597803&sr=sr-1&keywords=kavafied

Did you buy it as is or in a bag? It looks a lot like this kava product https://www.amazon.com/Kava-Extract-Powder-Kavalactones-NON-GMO/dp/B018K0SDKU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535768484&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=kava+extract&psc=1, which I’ve tried. If it is the same product, it worked really well and I didn’t have any bad side effects from taking the extract. Usually I would put it in the blender with a little milk and ice cream, which made it easy to consume. You can also just stir it in some milk

It's something you can get at any Asian market and many grocery stores, but here is an example https://www.amazon.com/Chao-Thai-Coconut-Powder-Large/dp/B008BFYXDG

Really no reason why canned wouldn't work as well. I do a lot of Thai cooking and I like the powder because the flavor is a little more concentrated :)

This is under $30:
https://www.amazon.com/Kava-Root-Farm-Fresh-Borogu/dp/B00QDV8BSS/ref=lp_7532006011_1_1_a_it?srs=7532006011&ie=UTF8&qid=1505548818&sr=8-1

This is far better and quite close in price:
https://www.amazon.com/Kava-Root-Farm-Fresh-Noble/dp/B072J4V8NW/ref=lp_7532006011_1_2_a_it?srs=7532006011&ie=UTF8&qid=1505548818&sr=8-2

A few recommendations:

1. Double strain, i.e., put your prepared kava through another strainer bag (doubled up if need be)
   
   
2. Get a finer filter bag, such as a 10 Micron Size bag
   
   
3. Chase your kava with lots of ginger tea. Throw 3-4oz of coarsely chopped fresh ginger in a pot with 3 cups water and simmer for 20 minutes. Add honey and drink during your kava session.
   
   
4. Take some high quality probiotics. This will help break down the resistant starch in the Kava which is likely the major culprit.
   
   
5. Get a strain that is low in both DHK (Chemotype Number: 2) and DHM (Chemotype Number: 5), such as Mo'i from Gourmet Hawaiin Kava. These two constituents tend to be more correlated with nausea. See more about Chemotypes here.

Something like this is what you want: https://www.amazon.com/75-Micron-Seamless-Drawstring-Cheesecolth/dp/B074896MBR

Not to small, not too thin.

no, never had a problem. I always use a medium grind Kava though, maybe you are using a finder grind or your blender is more powerful than mine?

I use these types of strainer bags

I like Kava King:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A7ANUKU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Zetawise is one I never see mentioned, but I get it via Amazon regularly. https://www.amazon.com/Kava-Ultra-fine-Preservatives-Supplement-Naturally/dp/B001QA4UB8

I’m relatively new to kava but this type is supposed to be the more heavy variety. https://www.amazon.com/Borongoru-Vanuatu-Kava-Root-Kava-Kava/dp/B00PA1QDGE

For what it’s worth if you’re dead set on doing a benzo withdrawal at home instead of medically you might want to have alcohol on hand in case things get dicey. I’m sure you know benzo withdrawal can cause seizures and sometimes a beer taper can be needed for at home detoxing. I’m a recovering alcoholic myself and had to do the reverse and use klonopin to come off alcohol to stave off the delirium tremens.

I’m not sure kava will necessarily get rid of gaba withdrawal symptoms but it might knock them back slightly. Also I would highly suggest against caffeine during withdrawal as it may lower the convulsive threshold.

Horbaach GABA 750mg 100 Capsules... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N7RB1ZW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This tincture works
https://www.amazon.com/Herb-Pharm-Extract-Promote-Relaxation/dp/B0016B5U20

Here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Kava-250-120-Capsules/dp/B0013OSNA6/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=kava+kava+capsules&qid=1558892680&s=gateway&sprefix=kava+&sr=8-5
Btw it says 250 mg but that means 250 mg of the kava extract which is composed of 30% kavalactones. And 30% of 250 is 75, so there is 75 mg of kavalactones per capsule.

The only label I can see online is this one: https://www.amazon.com/Kava-King-Vanuatu-Blend/dp/B00A7ANUKU This is supposed to be their unflavoured product, which I assumed is the "pure" one. As per label it contains fillers. I cannot remember if I've tried the lateral root one and I cannot find any pics of the list of ingredients online. In any it's no longer available, apparently.

I dont recommending t&w with kava... but you can use oblate discs, which keeps you from getting the powder everywhere.

Oblate Discs - Japanese Edible Film, 200pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FQOFLE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OU4-BbFBXA6H0

Edit: if you're going to go this route do so only with micronized kava bc regular grind kava will be horrible on your stomach. Thanks for the response, I feel bad giving terrible advice!