So I ordered my pack of Nangol Noble a week or 2 ago. It's great stuff. Last Saturday I mixed it up nice and strong and enjoyed it for hoooours and hours. Problem is, after 2 evenings of indulging, I've used a little more than half my bag. Figure I spent 28 bucks after shipping for a half pound of Nangol Noble.
I'm going to try and keep it to once per week as like my Saturday evening chill routine. However, it sucks not being able to enjoy it more often.
Now, I did not wash or re-use in any way, so after reading I've figured out that I am probably wasting some pretty good stuff although after kneading for 8-12 minutes it feels like there isnt much left in the root powder to extract. Still, would it be worth a re-wash?
I'm also considering some less expensive alternatives for sporadic use here and there. BKH obviously sells a great quality product and were money no object I'd never bother to order from anywhere else. Now that I've started with the Nangol Noble which has the reputation for being the top dog in terms of strength I doubt I'd wanna step down. However, reality is what it is so I've been scouring to see what other products are out there. I'm even open to the 20 something dollar a pound root I see on Amazon IF it works. I understand it may be tudei but I have to admit I am willing to take the risk if it chills me out. I need the stress relief. I'm a thinker, a worrier. Add to that, I'm a service writer and if any of you have ever been in the business or know anyone who has been it's STRESSFUL. Being able to come home, knead a batch of grog, relax, leave work behind, play a good game and sleep a good 8 hours is AMAZING. I also lately have been struggling with super high anxiety about life and death in general. Kava is a lifesaver.
I dont drink alcohol anymore, havent for over 5 years and never intend to again so Im not too worried about my liver. I also notice that I have to take less headache meds since the Kava seems to have helped a LOT with reducing stress that causes them. SO Im not that worried about my liver since my use would be light. At most 3 days a week, probably only 2. At this rate, with the Nangol Noble as pricey as it is it'd stay at one use per week.
So, tips? Re-wash? Micro? (I've heard some say it can be a little less pricey overall). Less expensive kinds? Or just man up and pay the piper and limit use?
I'm going to try and keep it to once per week as like my Saturday evening chill routine. However, it sucks not being able to enjoy it more often.
Now, I did not wash or re-use in any way, so after reading I've figured out that I am probably wasting some pretty good stuff although after kneading for 8-12 minutes it feels like there isnt much left in the root powder to extract. Still, would it be worth a re-wash?
I'm also considering some less expensive alternatives for sporadic use here and there. BKH obviously sells a great quality product and were money no object I'd never bother to order from anywhere else. Now that I've started with the Nangol Noble which has the reputation for being the top dog in terms of strength I doubt I'd wanna step down. However, reality is what it is so I've been scouring to see what other products are out there. I'm even open to the 20 something dollar a pound root I see on Amazon IF it works. I understand it may be tudei but I have to admit I am willing to take the risk if it chills me out. I need the stress relief. I'm a thinker, a worrier. Add to that, I'm a service writer and if any of you have ever been in the business or know anyone who has been it's STRESSFUL. Being able to come home, knead a batch of grog, relax, leave work behind, play a good game and sleep a good 8 hours is AMAZING. I also lately have been struggling with super high anxiety about life and death in general. Kava is a lifesaver.
I dont drink alcohol anymore, havent for over 5 years and never intend to again so Im not too worried about my liver. I also notice that I have to take less headache meds since the Kava seems to have helped a LOT with reducing stress that causes them. SO Im not that worried about my liver since my use would be light. At most 3 days a week, probably only 2. At this rate, with the Nangol Noble as pricey as it is it'd stay at one use per week.
So, tips? Re-wash? Micro? (I've heard some say it can be a little less pricey overall). Less expensive kinds? Or just man up and pay the piper and limit use?