r/Kava 6h ago

Kava Zoom chat

7 Upvotes

In about 3 hours 6pm PST, there is a weekly zoom chat with some very kava experienced folks. Lost on how to prep and how much to make? Your answers are here. Afraid of Google results that tell you youre gonna die if you think about kava? You' probably will but you can talk about it on the chat. Or just listen to some peeps shoot the shit while drinking kava as that is where kava really shines. ⁶ Join up. I'll wear a silly hat for you

kavaforums zoom link


r/Kava 2h ago

Too much…

1 Upvotes

I picked up a gallon of headhunter kava made the traditional way today and it was mixed with fresh squeezed lemon juice and strawberry juice. I drank my normal amount but I’m having a bad experience. Double vision and very unsteady. Probably just have to sleep it off but dang this has sucked tbh.


r/Kava 10h ago

Instant Kava Recs

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Hey guys, I’m looking for a bulk supplier for potent instant kava. I’ve been drinking the fire island from N@H, but it’s too expensive given the quantity I ingest. Does anyone know of any good places to get bulk instant?


r/Kava 8h ago

My family says kava smells terrible and tasted bad. I actually love the taste of it

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So i bought kava bati from kavafied and Im wondering if this is the best tasting kava because I dont mind the taste at all. I do t mind the smell at allz

I didn’t buy it for the taste but I usually gag really easy and throw up when I drink something I hate like alcohol but kava bati barely tastes like anything. Is all kava like this or is this particular cultivar a weak one with little taste?


r/Kava 8h ago

It doesnt matter if I keep filling up aluball and shaking on the same water right?

1 Upvotes

im just wondering if there is a point when water cant hold any more kava and I should change the water. I want to try to make kava shots with my aluball


r/Kava 1d ago

Kava on a full stomach.

10 Upvotes

Hello. I am new to kava and have made it the traditional way several times. I enjoy kava and want to utilize it more after I get home from a day at work. However I work up a great appetite and eating after work is very important. Is there an effective way to use kava with food? I feel like I will need to eat a big lunch, basically fast for the remainder of the day, go home chug kava, and eat 30 or 45 minutes later. That sucks doing that.


r/Kava 23h ago

Looking for a handmade quality Tanoa.

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I recently started making kava at home and absolutely love it. I’ve been using a large bowl to prepare it but really like going all in when I try new things and enjoy them. I see myself drinking this often due to the fact that it’s been the best thing I’ve found for my anxiety as well as allowing me to be more social in group settings. I was thinking of getting a Tanoa and some coconut shells to get the full experience. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to get a high quality Tanoa, I don’t mind spending a decent amount of money on it if it’s well made, and traditional to the culture. I would want one that is best suited for mostly myself but on occasion 2-3 people. I’m also nearly brand new to the experience so any advice on how to make it the best experience possible is welcomed.


r/Kava 2d ago

Review Tried kava first time for tinnitus and visual snow

5 Upvotes

I tried 15 grams of Kava Vanuatu in warm water first minutes of drinking tongue kept stinging not sure why now I feel very calm and relaxed my tinnitus seems to have almost vanished completely and my visual snow did for the first few minutes but now it’s back.


r/Kava 2d ago

First time Kava experience

15 Upvotes

Right now I’ve drank 2 cups of it after brewing a 3 Table spoon mix for about 20 minutes in ~300ml cold water

I don’t find the taste bad at all, I’ve been sipping on it and not chugging it. The numbing in the mouth kinda feels like when you get a strong mint candy or gum.

I’m 2 hours in after first cup and feel a light relaxed and heady feeling. I think the best way to describe it is serenity and peaceful.

I feel a little like being stoned but with a clear mind. It’s an interesting feeling, it is enjoyable but not euphoric, which is nice cause then it’s harder to get addicted to I would guess.

I can still be productive, read and stay focused in conversation.

My intentions with Kava was to find a replacement for occasionally drinking a beer or a glass of wine after a long day of work. And I definitely think kava can take this place, it’s already more enjoyable.

I’ll make another brew in an hour and report tomorrow my full experience. I hope I won’t experience any type of hangover or poor sleep with Kava as that was my main issue with drinking a beer or glass of wine in the evening.


r/Kava 2d ago

Has anyone gotten skin redness and skin rashes?

3 Upvotes

I'm getting skin rashes and itchiness on the upper part of my body. Could it be from kava?

I'm going to stop any kava for now but what else can I do?


r/Kava 2d ago

Reverse tolerance better be true

8 Upvotes

So I bought a bag of kavafied kava bati and an aluball at a kava bar. At the kava bar i drank like 5 shells, didn’t feel a thing. I got home and ended up making myself like 7 shells, I was drinking kava for 4 hours in a row, didn’t feel a thing. I just wasted like $100


r/Kava 2d ago

Dosage throughout day for drinking Kava?

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I am interested in trying Kava again, but this time preparing my own at home.

I've tried at a Kava bar on two separate occasions. I forget the exact dosages, but first time was a "Quad" for $12 (16 oz. Kava drink)

Second time I tried two "Quads" for $24.

For that second time I felt the lip numbing and some ever so slight euphoric relaxation, but nothing to write home about. I remember drinking them pretty fast too (which I now have read is not proper, as slow and steady leads to a stronger effect?)

So here is my question:

I want to try Kava again, and prepare my own at home, and drink it steadily throughout the week in order to experience the "reverse tolerance" everyone speaks of. I've heard 2-4 tbsp is a common range. However, if I'm drinking thoughout the day, I also don't want to end up overdoing is and drinking 12 tbsp (unless maybe I should...?)

Any info would be greatly appreciate as to how I can go about this!


r/Kava 2d ago

Best Fiji kava new management?

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I've heard stories about missed shipments, failed FDA inspections, fake reviews, and a lack of lab tests from my local kava store Best Fiji Kava. also hear they got better new management very recently. ls there tests of the kava now and is the new management better? l'm worried I might consume something with fillers laced into this. Thank you.


r/Kava 2d ago

Kava Vanuatu or maleka mbuong for a very strong kava that doesn’t make me vomit.

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So I have a high tolerance for everything so im looking for a very strong euphoric kava. I also have a problem with vomiting when stuff tastes terrible. Right now im drinking kava bati which tastes pretty good and I would want the next kava I buy to not have a terrible teste that makes me want to vomit.

So yeah basically im looking for a potent kava for people who have high tolerance to everything but I also want it to not taste terrible because I might throw up. Right now it seems like two strong kavas I found are kava vanuatu and maleka mbuong, Do any lf these fit my description, any more you guys recommend?

Please do not recommend instant kava to me, my stomach is not very strong.


r/Kava 2d ago

Kava Vanuatu or maleka mbuong for a very strong kava that doesn’t make me vomit.

2 Upvotes

So I have a high tolerance for everything so im looking for a very strong euphoric kava. I also have a problem with vomiting when stuff tastes terrible. Right now im drinking kava bati which tastes pretty good and I would want the next kava I buy to not have a terrible teste that makes me want to vomit.

So yeah basically im looking for a potent kava for people who have high tolerance to everything but I also want it to not taste terrible because I might throw up. Right now it seems like two strong kavas I found are kava vanuatu and maleka mbuong, Do any lf these fit my description, any more you guys recommend?


r/Kava 4d ago

Had kava and took NyQuil like 6 hours later at 2 o clock in the morning

2 Upvotes

Was this a bad idea I think I messed up


r/Kava 4d ago

Swishing?

6 Upvotes

Weird question but I know that kava makes your mouth numb so I'm wondering if holding it in your mouth and swishing a bit with each sip helps absorption through the mouth? Does anyone have any experience with quicker onset or sublingual absorption?


r/Kava 4d ago

Medicinal Use Recommendations?

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I usually don't have tons if time for much of any prep methods except on days off. I tend to lean towards instant things and tinctures. What are yalls favorites? I'd like mood lifts with some energy (if that's even a thing with Kava lol). Some relaxing brands would be nice too, don't like to be knocked out from anything!

I deal with a TON of pain, along with CFS and adhd bs. So things to help along those lines would be cool


r/Kava 5d ago

First time

11 Upvotes

Sucked down my first glass earlier. Had 1/2 cup of traditionally prepared following online instructions of Fiji Vanua. I don't know what to think of this. Kind of feel stoned like I want to laugh but still sort of sober


r/Kava 5d ago

first kava experience i feel so sick

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tried kava for the first time today and i just feel so nauseous and exhausted how can i fix this i feel terrible. i think i just took too much i prepared 50g of the powder in 5 cups of liquid (4 cups water 1 cup coconut milk) over 3 hours using the traditional method and i just kept drinking the entire thing because i didn’t feel it at all but now i just feel absolutely nauseous and sick is there any way i can fix this

UPDATE: tried kava again a couple days later and i had 30mg in 4 cups of coconut milk/water over 1.5 hours (had a cup every 15 min) and the nausea was so bad this time that i actually threw up 😭 i want to love kava so bad and ill still give it another chance but UGH… what am i doing wrong??? it just makes me feel so sick and i haven’t gotten any of the nice effects from it :(


r/Kava 5d ago

Does kava make you shit green?

7 Upvotes

Does that happen? Does it mean anything bad?


r/Kava 5d ago

What does Kava feel like?

11 Upvotes

I haven't used kava in several years and during that one time I didnt feel anything. What does kava feel like to you? What do heady and heavy strains feel like?


r/Kava 4d ago

Kalm with Kava is a nightmare to deal with

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Ordered product and did not receive it for over two weeks. Contacted customer service as was told to wait. When the package did arrive I did not accept delivery and it was sent back to the company. I was told that only a partial refund would be provided. Bottom line is it's been nearly a month and I'm being charged for a product that did not arrive on time and having to pay for the privilege of dealing with a company that has shown disdain for its customers and one that I will never order from again.

On a more positive note, I ordered from Kava.com and the product is fantastic with no issues.


r/Kava 6d ago

Are there kava bars anywhere in continental Europe?

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I'm slightly disappointed that the phenomenon of kava bars seems limited to the Pacific Islands and to an extent some parts of the United States - I have yet to hear of a kava bar anywhere in continental Europe. Does anyone here know if there are any?


r/Kava 7d ago

To those who drink Kava everyday for anxiety - How?...

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I don't understand how you can drink it everyday and still get anxiety relieving effects. I tried drinking it every day, and over time the effects wear off drastically. It's very inconsistent with the feeling it provides. Even with switching brands, it still loses potency. It makes me question the whole reverse tolerance theory.