Perfect Strainer?

[Bula Kava House]

Hi Everyone. We're thinking about adding a slightly less expensive strainer option. The homemade bags are great and super durable but they ain't cheap. I know some of you have talked about what you see as the perfect micron size. What does everyone prefer? Thanks for the input.

Judd

 

[kastom_lif]

50 micron, either seamless or sewn up with a least 5 passes of kevlar, tighter than a frog's butt.

Or alternatively, wring like a maniac with some old calico and when it tears, grab some new cloth and squeeze it again.

 

[Intrepidus_dux]

I also prefer 50 micron. It helps with nausea. The bags with a rounded bottom are easier to clean.

 

[verticity]

75-100
I've tried 50 to as low as 25 microns, and they do make the drink smoother, but also weaker and harder to squeeze.

 

[fait]

I just bought a 50 micron strainer bag and it's made nice, smooth kava grog! I know my one concern is letting solid material through from the top so I'm often holding the top with one hand and kneading the kava one-handed.

 

[sɥɐʞɐs]

100 micron rounded bottom nylon strainer.

 

[Zaphod]

75-100 micron and no seams in the area you plan to knead. The stitching on the seams is always the first thing to go, or start letting larger particles into my grog. I like the built in ties/drawstring at the top versus the plastic hoops.

 

[fait]

rounded bottom

no seams in the area you plan to knead. The stitching on the seams is always the first thing to go, or start letting larger particles into my grog.

I agree wholeheartedly with these. Rounded bottom and the seams shouldn't be at the bottom where the kava root is getting kneaded.

 

[VictoryRider]

I use 75 micron nut milk bags (can't remember the brand). They are awesome, and VERY durable. And cheap.

 

[The Kap'n]

I still have two of the handmade BKH strainers, and I consider that a lifetime supply. I'm going to go with the suggestions here and echo them with the rounded bottom design, and 100 mics on size.

 

[fait]

I still have two of the handmade BKH strainers, and I consider that a lifetime supply. I'm going to go with the suggestions here and echo them with the rounded bottom design, and 100 mics on size.

Do I need to go to BHK and order some of them fancy bags right now?

 

[The Kap'n]

Do I need to go to BHK and order some of them fancy bags right now?

Personally, they're the best, but I could just be a weakling when it comes to the knead

 

[fait]

Personally, they're the best, but I could just be a weakling when it comes to the knead

Are they not that sturdy? I think Kavafied's strainer is pretty durable for how fast it dries.

 

[The Kap'n]

Are they not that sturdy? I think Kavafied's strainer is pretty durable for how fast it dries.

They're extremely sturdy. The weave doesn't open up over time like the nylon strainers do, so your grind size remains more consistent in batches.

 

[Edward]

I also prefer 50 micron. It helps with nausea. The bags with a rounded bottom are easier to clean.

Who doesn't like a rounded bottom?

 

[Edward]

I don't think I've tried a 50 micron strainer but I have a feeling it would take out just too much sediment. I seem to be ok between 75 and 100.

 

[nabanga]

I use a womens ankle or knee sheer stocking as a first pass. This removes the bulk of the makas, and makes the second pass through a finer dernier nut milk bag easier. I actually use a cotton cambodian coffee filtering bag for this second pass, but same idea as a nut milk bag. This second pass takes out the fines, with the residual being like clay.

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[Kodiak]

So the aluball is 80 micron, there are 75 micron and 50 micron nut milk bags. I think it'd be cool to see a 60 or 65 micron bag option to try out.

 

[Kodiak]

I just bought a 50 micron strainer bag and it's made nice, smooth kava grog! I know my one concern is letting solid material through from the top so I'm often holding the top with one hand and kneading the kava one-handed.

Got a link to the 50 micron? Thanks!

 

[fait]

Got a link to the 50 micron? Thanks!

https://www.getkavafied.com/collections/kava-makers/products/kava-strainer-bag-pro-grade

This comes in 75 micron and 50 micron, your choice. This is very good for making large batches of kava for the bros. You'll definitely want to get some twist ties or rubber bands to tie off the top. The plastic ring makes it pretty easy to invert once you want to eject your grind.