I have heard of others using this rolling pin method, please explain, or provide a link, if you can.No, you wouldn't be able to press it down all the way like that and apply significant pressure.
If you don't like the idea of straining, you can blend it or put it in a ziploc bag, seal it and use a rolling pin.
yes the blender is fine, that's how I do it. Also Sounds like the husband is a big boy. May need an extra scoop. But yes, 3 should get him started. Much love. Roaddog....@kavadude so if I put it in a blender, we have a ninja, and just hit the button for like 30 seconds then strained it, that would work well?
oh and my husband is 6'1 280. Should I just serve him a 3 tlbs serving right off the bat or is that too much or nothing?
I would recommend 5-10 minutes (may want to break this up a bit so you don't fry the blender), and then do a second wash with fresh water in the same way to get every last bit of kavalactones, but yeah. Make sure to clean the blender well afterwards.@kavadude so if I put it in a blender, we have a ninja, and just hit the button for like 30 seconds then strained it, that would work well?
oh and my husband is 6'1 280. Should I just serve him a 3 tlbs serving right off the bat or is that too much or nothing?
http://www.kavaforums.com/forum/threads/rolling-pin-method.2503/I have heard of others using this rolling pin method, please explain, or provide a link, if you can.
yes the blender is fine, that's how I do it. Also Sounds like the husband is a big boy. May need an extra scoop. But yes, 3 should get him started. Much love. Roaddog....
Ho, I see how it is, we are busting out minions now. Shit is getting real up in here. Ok, here is mine. :alien: He has special Kava powers. But can be a little aggressive too. Much love. Roaddog....3 tbsp...soak it in hot water...then knead it for 30 minutes after it's cooled, put it in a plastic bag and rolling pin it, then stick it in a blender and blend the crap out of it...then add a touch of coconut milk and finally...laugh maniacally. Don't forget to put on a straight face before he walks back in the room....
And if that doesn't work...We can introduce him to my minion...Mojo...
I've tried a french press "twice". Both were disasters. If you ever figure a way to get kava to work with them, please let me know.@Roaddog I am happy to have found this place! I'm sure I'll be on here often. I'm sure I will post a good bit.
I have a separete question - I got a french press tea maker, it's only like an 11 ounce. It's so darn cute!! But after getting it specifically for the kava, I slightly doubt it's ability to work like I was imagining. Any ways anyone can think of to make it work??? It's this one here: Amazon product
Now why are we adding milk exactly? I have never heard of adding milk. Its probably in the Kavapedia, as @HeadHodge , has made me aware of the fact, that I actually need to read them. But man, maybe on slow nights. But lately I'm lucky to keep up with alerts. Much love. Roaddog....I don't think it really makes that much difference. As long as it's stirred in it should be fine.
Just though I'd let you know I got impatient and ordered your suggestion. So what if I've got 2 and a half LBS being delivered from all over the world. i'm going to drink it all.I realize you want your hubby, to get the most out of his experience. I agree that with @shakas, ...Mahakea from GHK, is one of the best. I have an order of micro coming. But don't dismiss the Amazon Cheap stuff. The link I gave you is good Kava. It often does not get the recognition, I think it deserves. I find it to be some of the best, strongest, kavas out there. I would even go so far to say, its my favorite, kava so far!!!! Now don't get me wrong. I order a lot of kava, from GHK, also. Also I have ordered from BKH. Both are great kavas. I'm just saying, we often just through Wakacon, under the buss. Don't know why, I guess its just because its from Amazon. I find the shipping is fast. usually 3 days. I have a wife who drinks kava, so we go through a lot. I always cant afford 50 bucks a pound. So We drink a lot of the cheap stuff. But if it was bad kava, I would not drink it. As I said before. I find there kava to be as strong as any of the great venders, for half the price. But on that same not, I have some Mahakea Micro, from GHK I'm waiting on the mailman for. So I do it like this, I drink the cheap stuff 4 or 5 days a week. I treat my self to the GHK, or BKH, 2 0r 3 days a week. Always trying to order deferent varieties, from the good venders. Much love. Roaddog...
Hi @Mariah,Thanks Kava_newbie I don't think I'll do the blender or baggie again, felt like too much trouble & extra stuff to clean up. I used cheesecloth to knead & strain it yesterday and earlier today... But I have a fijian strainer on the way so hopefully that'll even be better. I don't think I have any stockings but I could check!
Didn't mean to hijack this thread!
Thanks!! I haven't seen that tip yet. Good idea. I might have to get one.Hi @Mariah,
I found TIDE laundry bags to work well and you can usually get those at places like walmart, kmart, or targ'et. There are lot's of other "delicates" laundry bags you can buy, but this is the only one I have tried and can vouch for.
The Kavapedia, has an extensive list of preparation methods (including the rolling pin)I have heard of others using this rolling pin method, please explain, or provide a link, if you can.....
OK. But Ill have you know, I was there yesterday, and I saw nothing about the drought in California. I'm going to need a link Kind sir. Much love. Roaddog....The Kavapedia, has an extensive list of preparation methods (including the rolling pin)