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  1. bogmonkey

    Green Chile Kava

    I only drink kava straight, (with a some half and half added to give it a creamier texture) I've been drinking kava so long now that the taste doesn't bother me one bit...it's the taste of nature and peace.
  2. bogmonkey

    What do you use to chase your Kava?

    Rather than chase, I add half & half to my kava. It gives it a silky texture and I actually like the taste of kava when blended with a creamer (no sweetener used) Whole Milk is also great, but I don't drink a lot of milk - and half & half keeps for several weeks.
  3. bogmonkey

    I have not washed my Aluball in 3 years, it's fine!

    My reasoning is that I don't like to use detergents, which might leave a residue, on a device that never really gets "dirty" (no food particles to rot or fester). I always decant my kava right after I make it, then just rinse the Aluball out really well and leave it to dry on the dish rack...
  4. bogmonkey

    Do you guys go to Kava bars?

    For some reason the board edits the word k r a t o m to be [email protected]...
  5. bogmonkey

    Do you guys go to Kava bars?

    Here's the deal. Most "kava" bars in the USA should be considered K@ bars (that also serve kava). There's plenty of exceptions, but the vast majority of such bars here in the Tampa Bay Florida area are primarily K@ hangouts. They also generally serve low-quality bulk kava. Many don't...
  6. bogmonkey

    I Love Kava Friday 3 DAY WEEKEND

    This is also the start of a week long vacation for me...my first in a couple years. Starting it off with a dense shell of Taveuni's Secret from Kava Time and my mind and body are warm and buzzy! Normally I only drink kava on the weekends, but this week I'll be starting each day with a shell and...
  7. bogmonkey

    Do you sip or chug your kava?

    I'm a sipper...I make my kava very dense, and add half & half for a nice creamy texture. I know it is traditional to chug, but I've always sipped. I think a big reason to chug historically is because kava settles so fast. I drink it out of a tall glass, and give it a stir before each sip to...
  8. bogmonkey

    Kava expiration date

    I just had some 3 year old kava from my backup stash when my primary ran out (and kava time was out of stock) It was fine, barely lost any potency!
  9. bogmonkey

    I Love Kava Friday Another one down!

    this has to be one of the nicest kava photos ever - cheers
  10. bogmonkey

    Recommendations for a heavy Kava you have been enjoying?

    I'm a devoted customer of Kava Time. Their Gourmet Savusavu Waka is my Number One favorite 'heady' kava. It's also the first kava I tried that actually tastes "good". They often sell out (which happens with all reputable kava vendors) and when they do, I go for their Taveuni's Secret. For body...
  11. bogmonkey

    Traditional vs AluBall?

    I *only* use an Aluball and never have an potency issues. Sure, I'm not getting every last molecule of Kavaloactones (and of course the traditional method is a nominally "better" extraction mode). To maximize the Aluball extraction I shake for 3 full minutes vigorously rather than the...
  12. bogmonkey

    Using less water in your wash?

    Hey Atticus! I only use about 8-10oz (295 ml) water with 2 tablespoons kava in my aluball. I like it dense haha, then I cut it with a few ounces of half and half which gives it a delightful creamy texture and perfect drinkability. Also, of course, the dairy is key to kavalactone binding. Highly...
  13. bogmonkey

    I Love Kava Friday FRIDAYYYYYY

    It's Saturday at 630am and I am drinking a strong cup of Taveuni's Secret myself. It's a favorite heady strain from KT, but I think the Gourmet Savusavu Waka there is a tad bit better with an amazing, almost vanilla-esque flavor. Lately I've been drinking kava right before my 3 mile dawn walk...
  14. bogmonkey

    Aluball and sediment

    Team Sediment here...it doesn't bother me!
  15. bogmonkey

    Kava Recipe Found a cool trick

    Hmmm... I use half and half in my kava but I've never tried mixing it with half and half...that sounds fun! Kava does love the lactose in milk, that much is known.
  16. bogmonkey

    Kavalactone Extracts Found on ETSY

    I've never taken kava supplements...it takes me a couple minutes to whip up a batch in my aluball and the kava I use is pure and strong. Kava supplements are, in general, for people that do not understand kava but are chasing a rumor of relaxing effects, or trying to avoid drinking it because...
  17. bogmonkey

    Different base liquids for kava

    I actually like the taste of kava, but I only drink super premium varietals which tend to have more palatable flavors.. I use filtered water, then I add grass-fed Half & Half which makes it creamy - then I'm good!
  18. bogmonkey

    clean strainers/aluballs with Isopropyl alcohol

    I have never washed my aluball/shaker... I only rinse mine with water...and since I do it immediately after making kava it doesn't get dirty or crusty. I've been doing it this way for 6 years with no issues...and no worries about soap residue or vinegar flavor. The key is to rinse everything...
  19. bogmonkey

    I Love Kava Friday Whoa there.....

    I'm going heavy on the kava all weekend...it's truly god's gift to mankind. I had to quit cannabis a few months ago, kava has helped a great deal by offering a gentle and enjoyable way to get "high" which feels natural and delightful. Sometimes I wish I could enjoy alcohol (and I do on certain...
  20. bogmonkey

    I found a kava Mutation.

    Awesome! It'll be fun to give it a drink when the time comes!
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