Trying to get krunk

[Paddy]

So I finally took the plunge and made some Kava Friday and Saturday night from the bag of ROH Vanuatu premium kava powder. Friday night the process went OK. I measured a 1/2 cup of room temperature water (71-73 degrees) and 1 Tbsp of Kava powder. I wrapped the powder in some wide gapped cheese cloth (6 layers?) and then placed it in a "nut milk bag" I got from Amazon. I then placed it in the water in a bowl and used a plastic potato masher and my hands to knead and roll it around for 10 minutes. The first night's grog was a little light in color and as someone said on here it had a faint windex flavor to it , but was interesting. I felt nothing but a numb tongue and mouth. I expected this as it is my first try ever.
The second night I didn't have the cheese cloth because I chucked it and so I used the strainer bag alone but doubled up. I would say half of the Tbsp ended up in the grog. I filtered out maybe half of that by slow pouring between two cups and drank the rest. Actually I "slammed" it like a shot or beer chug. Again I felt nothing, but this time had a little rolling stomach I assume related to either the "slam" or the particles floating around.
Is "fine grind" kava root the same as micronized? Should I be worried about powder in my grog? Bula!

 

[Pauluk]

You can use ladies tights or pantyhose you might say. If you have nothing else.cut the foot off and spoon the kava in.
Then tie it into a loose ball. Ive done that plenty in the past.

 

[sɥɐʞɐs]

1 Tablespoon is a dose for trying not to get 'krunk', try 6 Tbsp kneaded in 2 or 3 cups of water, if that doesn't do it, you can easily try 8-12+ Tbsp. There should be fine particles in the beverage, but not large fibers or chunks, make sure to stir it up every time you drink.

 

[Krunkie McKrunkface]

If you tie the top off on the nut milk bag and it is the proper mesh you will get zero makas in your grog. A nut milk bag alone is fine for trad prepping grog. Mind, you will get sediment still, a kind of silky, velvety mud. That’s the good stuff. You want to stir your grog before drinking so it mixes in and you get to drink it down. Any still left over in the bottom of a jar or glass I pour out onto a plate to dry in the sun. When dry if it flakes I eat, usually melting it under my tongue to absorb, or I scrape off the plate with a spoon to mill for powder, a home made instant kava. 1 or 2 tbs of that blended with 8 oz of water, milk or oj makes a great kava drink.

 

[Paddy]

I had read somewhere to start with a Tbsp a day to build up the kavalactones in your system when first starting. Does a person's size matter? I'm a fat 320.

 

[sɥɐʞɐs]

I had read somewhere to start with a Tbsp a day to build up the kavalactones in your system when first starting. Does a person's size matter? I'm a fat 320.

Size doesn't seem to matter very much with kava, genetics play some role in how receptive you are to various doses and kavalactones though.
Not everyone experiences "reverse tolerance" or the need for a priming period, some people feel it right from the start and the best way to find out is to make a batch that's strong enough to feel. Being extremely cautious and conservative with kava will get you nowhere, it's not a substance like other drugs, where there difference between doses is the difference between ending up in the hospital or not. Kava let's you push it pretty far and will stop you with nausea and sleepiness. Almost zero risk of anything truly dangerous happening, especially if kava is the only thing you are consuming.

 

[Pauluk]

I read that too about a spoon a day. No doubt its wise. But you are asking for krunk. As the guys say. Go for it.

 

[Krunkie McKrunkface]

I had read somewhere to start with a Tbsp a day to build up the kavalactones in your system when first starting. Does a person's size matter? I'm a fat 320.

Starting with 1 tbs and then gradually working your way up worked for me. It’s not the only way, but it is a way that has worked for some.

Size makes no difference at all, unlike with alcohol. It has to do with your internal receptors.

 

[Krunkie McKrunkface]

Size doesn't seem to matter very much with kava, genetics play some role in how receptive you are to various doses and kavalactones though.
Not everyone experiences "reverse tolerance" or the need for a priming period, some people feel it right from the start and the best way to find out is to make a batch that's strong enough to feel. Being extremely cautious and conservative with kava will get you nowhere, it's not a substance like other drugs, where there difference between doses is the difference between ending up in the hospital or not. Kava let's you push it pretty far and will stop you with nausea and sleepiness. Almost zero risk of anything truly dangerous happening, especially if kava is the only thing you are consuming.

Well, with an overdose you could fall and hurt yourself, or injure yourself in other ways....

 

[sɥɐʞɐs]

Well, with an overdose you could fall and hurt yourself, or injure yourself in other ways....

True, but that implies you'd have the desire or ability to stand up in the first place.

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