Hello and I'm a newbie

[dustforlife]

Hi everyone! I'm a newbie to Kava and forums in general. I am looking for beginners advice on where to start with which Kava? I've read so much on so many different types I am now on overload and don't know where to start. What I am hoping to achieve is to decrease my alcohol intake, but still get the euphoria and blissful feeling it gives me. A friend turned me onto Kava but lives far away. She buys a generic brand and I want to make sure I am getting the best bang for my buck, high quality and noble for sure, but also which type I should start with. Your expertise is needed and Thank you!

 

[dustforlife]

And after all my initial research I want to start with GHK micronized, but which strain would be best for me?

 

[The Kap'n]

If you're looking for a stronger sedative kava from GHK, the Nene is a great candidate. If you're looking for a more uplifting kava the Moi is absolutely stellar.

 

[dustforlife]

Thank you!

 

[dustforlife]

If you're looking for a stronger sedative kava from GHK, the Nene is a great candidate. If you're looking for a more uplifting kava the Moi is absolutely stellar.

have you tried mixing them together or do they cancel each other out?

 

[The Kap'n]

They definitely don't cancel each other out. Mixing them would be the best of both worlds. I actually just bought a lb of instant moi, and a lb of instant Nene for my wife, and I'm sure we'll be mixing them to find the correct "formula" (so to speak)

 

[Steve Mariotti]

have you tried mixing them together or do they cancel each other out?

They don't cancel. Nene and Mo'i are kava that I have on hand all the time as they're perfect for certain scenarios and are Best in Class as compared to others.

For something down the middle, Mahakea is popular, and I can attest that GHK's Papa Kea is a bruiser of a kava that's probably the strongest I've had. It's effects are body-dominant with headiness too. Mahakea doesn't work well for me, but is one of the favorite cultivars among many longtime knowledgeable kava lovers.

 

[dustforlife]

I don't want to go overboard at first but will definitely try the Papa Kea in future

 

[blindy107]

Welcome aboard @dustforlife! Hope find what you need here!

 

[dustforlife]

Thank you so much!

 

[dustforlife]

@blindy107 @Steve Mariotti @Kapmcrunk
I just started my second batch. What are you supposed to consume daily until you breakthrough? What is the feeling once you do?

 

[The Kap'n]

If you have reverse tolerance, then just continue drinking it daily. You'll, all of a sudden, be hit with the full kava effects after a few weeks.

1-3 tablespoons of micronized kava should do the trick

 

[Steve Mariotti]

@blindy107 @Steve Mariotti @Kapmcrunk
I just started my second batch. What are you supposed to consume daily until you breakthrough? What is the feeling once you do?

Early on in my kava journey:

http://kavaforums.com/forum/threads/informal-moi-review.4315/
http://kavaforums.com/forum/threads/informal-nene-review.4323/

Should give you some idea of effects once you're through the RT.

 

[dustforlife]

I did a third batch and got hit really hard. Like it made me a little nervous. High enough I wouldn't drive anywhere. So i did 2 tlbs per cup 3 times. Does this mean I do not have RT?

 

[Steve Mariotti]

I did a third batch and got hit really hard. Like it made me a little nervous. High enough I wouldn't drive anywhere. So i did 2 tlbs per cup 3 times. Does this mean I do not have RT?

Sure sounds like it, dust... congratulations. Many (myself included) were not so lucky.

 

[dustforlife]

I'm coming down from it now so it didn't last too long.