ElKavallero
Kava Curious
I've seen quite a few references to 'smokey' tasting kava, particularly in Fijian strains. I never encountered this, until it dawned on me that this must be the same taste that I have had from some Fijian and Tongan strains, that I've always identified as antiseptic or astringent not smokey...like the smell of a sterile bandage or antiseptic spray.
This interpretation of the taste was automatic in my brain, probably strengthened by the antiseptic and decongestant properties of Kava, I just immediately identified it as a medicinal taste. Now that I have smokey in my brain, I can see where this would be a smokey taste to some...
Do you folks identify this taste as smokey, or medicinal / antiseptic? Is there an actual reason why some kava has this trait?
This interpretation of the taste was automatic in my brain, probably strengthened by the antiseptic and decongestant properties of Kava, I just immediately identified it as a medicinal taste. Now that I have smokey in my brain, I can see where this would be a smokey taste to some...
Do you folks identify this taste as smokey, or medicinal / antiseptic? Is there an actual reason why some kava has this trait?