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  1. Chillbert

    Kava Preparation Strange issue while straining 20g last night, never happened before

    Measuring kava by weight is definitely the right way to go. What I have learned, though, is 20grams of different cultivars can look like wildly different volumes. With the Aluball, I believe you are limited to how much fits beneath the line. For some cultivars that might be 20grams, while for...
  2. Chillbert

    Solomon Reccos?

    Sounds like you've zeroed in on prep pretty well. Cold water kneading (and traditional prep in general) is superior to the Aluball (imo). Might consider trying something from Art of Kava. I similarly discovered I like Solomon kavas recently, and the Temotu Purple is a favorite of mine. No need...
  3. Chillbert

    Kavas with 245 chemotype

    Why go anywhere else? Kap'n has already anticipated your question. Enjoy. All that being said, a batch of kava can vary a bit on chemotypes, so this information will help you pick some. Experience will be your best guide.
  4. Chillbert

    The "crunkless" Captain

    I think most of us never got to the Crunk part of your name. Always just "Kap'n" to us. Do love "The Groggy Kaptain" though. Well done.
  5. Chillbert

    NEW Coconut Cream Kava Candy is here!!!

    First time trying the candies. The coconut cream flavor is outstanding, and the effects curiously strong (feel free to use that as a marketing blurb....oh, wait). I am an admitted lightweight, and after reading an old Steve Mariotti review where he consumed an unreal amount of them, thought one...
  6. Chillbert

    Instant Vanuatu dosage

    You've come to the motherload of all kava information. Appears Kapm and the boys have anticipated your needs and built a listing of Australian Kava Vendors. Plenty of information on their sites and here about different strains available. Enjoy...
  7. Chillbert

    Kava in pop-culture?

    On the other end of the spectrum, my wife and I watch a show on TLC called "Welcome to Plathville" which follows the blossoming of a brood of kids raised without much if any interaction with the real world. One of them has discovered Kava and there are scenes both at a Kava bar in Tallahassee...
  8. Chillbert

    A new aluball manufacturer when patent expires ?

    Ahh. No, I believe once the ball is compromised, replacement is the only solution. The sandwich bag technique will help to maximize the life of that new ball, though.
  9. Chillbert

    A new aluball manufacturer when patent expires ?

    My description was misleading. You lay the sandwich bag over the top of the shaker bottle itself, then screw the lid on (with the ball and water inside, of course). No alterations to the ball itself. Just to the shaker bottle. The sandwich bag will then be a bit of a trampoline for the ball as...
  10. Chillbert

    A new aluball manufacturer when patent expires ?

    Best Aluball suggestion ever made on this forum is to lay a fold-over plastic sandwich bag over the mouth of the Aluball, then screw the top on to lock it in place. Serves as a softer landing spot for the Aluball during shaking, as well as prevents the annoying leaks that sometime occur. I have...
  11. Chillbert

    I love Kava Kava Bar Map of the United States

    I was excited to see a pin in the Milwaukee area. Turns out to be a Mexican restaurant (a good one, too) but I don't see any sign of kava in their offerings....
  12. Chillbert

    Payment problem on website

    Yep. All moving along as well as USPS does these days. Looks like it should be here on Monday.
  13. Chillbert

    Shell interval

    Whoa. I have to say this strategy seems quite wild to me. In essence, Kapm (a vaunted and hallowed Kava consumer) breaks quite a few rules of Kava for me. Many is the post in these forums recommending a good deal of time between imbibing and sleep, yet Kapm is downing 40 grams 30 minutes before...
  14. Chillbert

    Payment problem on website

    Moments ago I was able to process my order via PayPal. YMMV.
  15. Chillbert

    Payment problem on website

    The site is definitely wonky. Getting the same "no available payment methods" message. Was really jonesing for some Mahakea, too. Hope all is well in Chris-land....:confused:
  16. Chillbert

    Smoke notes in Kavatime Gourmet Savusavu Waka?

    It's partially fire dried as opposed to fully sun dried. Not unpleasant, and as you say, a bit reminiscent of of a lovely single malt. Enjoy.
  17. Chillbert

    Tracking Consumption

    It's a good question. I've had the same one for some time. For instance, Kapm (the one and only) is famous for "40 grams". Guessing that is the amount weighed out and washed, and given I doubt any veteran Kava drinker is tossing root after a single wash, additional washes must be part of the...
  18. Chillbert

    I Love Kava Friday Let's pump the brakes on this week.

    Whoa! Thanks, Kapm! I am truly honored. I have to find a suitable location near my kava prep station (I have a dedicated space in the basement...) to display my new pendant. A really fun problem to solve. Thank you, again!
  19. Chillbert

    I Love Kava Friday Let's pump the brakes on this week.

    Got a batch of Kava Society of New Zealand Palarusal chilling in the fridge for later. Last time I made a batch the taste (is that a hint of cocoa?) kept me drinking well beyond my normal stopping point. Need to show a little more restraint this time (or maybe not....).
  20. Chillbert

    Kava Poll Strainer Bag Preference??

    Huge fan of Cactus Kava's strainer bags (Nylon 100 micron). Do a great job and last a very long time!
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