Wigman
Kava Enthusiast
Traveling across an entire ocean, braving 100mph winds, inches of rainfall, and lightning, my bag of Mahakea arrived two days earlier than expected in sunny, dry Southern California. After going through the 1/4 lb. bag of the medium grind that came in my sample pack really, really quickly, I decided the micronized would be my next purchase. I am not disappointed with that decision.
I enjoyed a little of this on Saturday--not too much though, and my head might have been a little cloudy already, so I decided to give it a fresh go for reviewing purposes.
I had one tablespoon (or so) before dinner and that had me feeling nice and relaxed, even energetic and talkative, until a couple hours after eating. At that time, I consumed two more tablespoons. I was getting a little melty at this point, so after about 15 minutes, I decided to mix up another cup, this time with three tablespoons. Subconsciously, I knew that I should only have half of that (plus, it was a little difficult to get down because it was the consistency of mud), so that's what I drank. Then, I put the rest of the cup in the fridge. It cooled off in there for about 30 seconds in total before I chugged that, too. Looking back, this is where I went wrong.
I guess I was chasing that WAH that I've heard about, and I found it. However, I was not entirely prepared for it, and I got a little bit anxious and nauseated (although that could be a result of all that fiber in my gut, too). It was not unenjoyable, but I feel like it would have been nicer to lay out on the bed than to have a conversation. In fact, it pretty much turned me into a mute.
Overall, I'd say it knocked Stone out of my #1 spot. The taste is rougher than the Pana Ewa micro or the Mo'i instant that I've tried, but not worse than any medium grind I've had in the past (I don't rate taste because I don't--and won't--leave it in my mouth long enough to taste). Its mental effects are the best I've ever had, and the muscle relaxant qualities are great, too, even for a hardhead like me. Plus, after the slightly unpleasant effects went away in about an hour and a half, I felt perfectly serene. I still have some awesome next-day effects going on today, actually.
Next time I have it (tonight), I won't be trying to hit the ceiling again (or the floor). I will be using it on my upcoming flight, though. I hate flying.
I enjoyed a little of this on Saturday--not too much though, and my head might have been a little cloudy already, so I decided to give it a fresh go for reviewing purposes.
I had one tablespoon (or so) before dinner and that had me feeling nice and relaxed, even energetic and talkative, until a couple hours after eating. At that time, I consumed two more tablespoons. I was getting a little melty at this point, so after about 15 minutes, I decided to mix up another cup, this time with three tablespoons. Subconsciously, I knew that I should only have half of that (plus, it was a little difficult to get down because it was the consistency of mud), so that's what I drank. Then, I put the rest of the cup in the fridge. It cooled off in there for about 30 seconds in total before I chugged that, too. Looking back, this is where I went wrong.
I guess I was chasing that WAH that I've heard about, and I found it. However, I was not entirely prepared for it, and I got a little bit anxious and nauseated (although that could be a result of all that fiber in my gut, too). It was not unenjoyable, but I feel like it would have been nicer to lay out on the bed than to have a conversation. In fact, it pretty much turned me into a mute.
Overall, I'd say it knocked Stone out of my #1 spot. The taste is rougher than the Pana Ewa micro or the Mo'i instant that I've tried, but not worse than any medium grind I've had in the past (I don't rate taste because I don't--and won't--leave it in my mouth long enough to taste). Its mental effects are the best I've ever had, and the muscle relaxant qualities are great, too, even for a hardhead like me. Plus, after the slightly unpleasant effects went away in about an hour and a half, I felt perfectly serene. I still have some awesome next-day effects going on today, actually.
Next time I have it (tonight), I won't be trying to hit the ceiling again (or the floor). I will be using it on my upcoming flight, though. I hate flying.
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