GenieOfTheLamp
Kava Curious
For some reason, over the last six weeks or so, I'm not feeling relaxed by most of the kava I'm drinking. Sorta doin the opposite. As I write this, about 3 tablespoons of AOK's Temo has me feeling tense and off. This is after a couple years of dabbling, then regularly prepping and shelling for the past year and a half. There were always certain strains that if I pushed it would leave me with racing thoughts and a feeling of unease. I began to gravitate toward more heavy root, and that was rarely an issue for some time. 8 shells of Squanch might do it to me, but most of what I was drinking wouldn't. Now, much of what had been pleasant prior, and new strains I'm trying that are known as at least on the heavy side of balanced, can give me a pretty intense sensation of shoulder/chest tension, obsessive thoughts, etc. Beyond about shell three, brewed rather weakly by the standards of most folks on here, and formerly, myself. I hydrate big time around the clock, I make sure my electrolyte intake is solid, I try different snacking approaches. I did start drinking a couple strong cups of Earl Grey in the morning roughly around the time this started, after abstaining from caffeine for about 4 months. I hadn't had this issue prior to that, even as a coffee drinker, but it's possible I developed a new sensitivity there- maybe that's contributing ?
For reference, AOK's Koro was probably my favorite when available, never giving me issue. Their Kadavu too. Went through a lot of their Qila Leka, but now even it can be dicey. Got some Stone that treats me pretty well currently, though it's not that potent for me in other effects either.
Anyway, curious of anyone's thoughts, anecdotes, maybe strain recommendations. Also, I'm gonna cut the tea down to a cup a day, and would happily phase it out if that allows me to enjoy Kava freely again.
Thank you !
For reference, AOK's Koro was probably my favorite when available, never giving me issue. Their Kadavu too. Went through a lot of their Qila Leka, but now even it can be dicey. Got some Stone that treats me pretty well currently, though it's not that potent for me in other effects either.
Anyway, curious of anyone's thoughts, anecdotes, maybe strain recommendations. Also, I'm gonna cut the tea down to a cup a day, and would happily phase it out if that allows me to enjoy Kava freely again.
Thank you !