anyone tried the AluBall?

[kavayo]

http://www.getkavafied.com/ - the only draw back i see is that you can't knead the water out of it... think this works pretty well otherwise? if you have one please chime in.

 

[Edward]

I was pretty negative about it on the thread and the guy was really nice about it so if he's drinking kava from his own product then it's really working good!

 

[Kimmer]

I've had good luck with it. I've tried doing 2nd washes with weak results, so that tells me it's doing the job.
It is a smaller batch than some like, so you need to factor that in.
My arm felt like i did a few rounds of racketball a few days later (i miss my old gym )

 

[kilakila]

I've had good luck with it. I've tried doing 2nd washes with weak results, so that tells me it's doing the job.
It is a smaller batch than some like, so you need to factor that in.
My arm felt like i did a few rounds of racketball a few days later (i miss my old gym )

I like it too. Only being able to shake up a small batch at a time has given me the incentive to try some of my kava stash I'm unsure about without spending too much time and energy kneading and then not liking the effects.
I agree - seems to do a good job at releasing the kavalactones the first time around - I shake it for about a minute or so. Not 30 seconds as suggested.
Overall I like it and will continue to use it for my daily kava. Special kavas will get the traditional prep.

 

[Kimmer]

Yeah, i shook it longer than that. Want to get all the goodies the first time

 

[kilakila]

I also leave the ball in the container and shake again before I pour the next shell. Gonna try shaking when it's empty and see if can force out the last dregs of kavafied water

 

[blindy107]

How much kava does it hold realistically @Kimmer? Or anyone else...

 

[Kimmer]

I'd say I managed to cram close to 1/4 c. in, and then I have to be very careful screwing it together.
Tonight I wanted to try my new Paradise Laterals and it made for a nice quick mix.

 

[kilakila]

I must use big tablespoons! I can safely get 2 heaping tbsps in without spillage. But I think the fineness of the grind might make a difference as to your actual mileage

 

[Kimmer]

or I use a very small 1/4 c

 

[Kavafied]

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http://www.getkavafied.com/ - the only draw back i see is that you can't knead the water out of it... think this works pretty well otherwise? if you have one please chime in.

Through testing, we found that you can get close to what you are looking for by rattling the ball around in the bottle after its empty to get the last remaining Kava out.

 

[Kavafied]

I was pretty negative about it on the thread and the guy was really nice about it so if he's drinking kava from his own product then it's really working good!

Too funny, we love hearing everyone's true opinions. We will take all of this into account in future product development

 

[Kavafied]

On the size of the AluBall™

We determined the diameter of the AluBall™ with two specific reasons in mind:

1. Promoting moderate use of Kava which we believe is important for the longevity of the Kava industry.
2. Consumer usability: The AluBall™ can fit and be used in most shaker bottles on the market in the event that the one bought from us is lost

 

[kilakila]

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Through testing, we found that you can get close to what you are looking for by rattling the ball around in the bottle after its empty to get the last remaining Kava out.

I can confirm that this works.

 

[Squanch72]

Just ordered one. Seems perfect for travel.

 

[Zac Imiola (Herbalist)]

Yeah I'll buy one or two sounds awesome !

 

[Kavafied]

Just ordered one. Seems perfect for travel.

Alu does mean "to go" in Tongan

 

[Kavafied]

Not sure if most of you are on FB or IG but we have our Sunday promotional going for the AluBall. 10% off with the discount code: SUNDAY10
www.getkavafied.com
Bula

 

[Squanch72]

Is there a certain minimal amount of time to shake the AluBall?

 

[Kimmer]

Think the instructions said 30 sec, but I'm all about overkill. I shook mine like a MF and had great results.
I should go make a batch so my arm gets used to it.