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Hey,
Looks like BKH has sold out again. Any news on when we can expect more Boroguru? Thanks!!:andriod:
 

The Kap'n

The Groggy Kaptain (40g)
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Borogu is synonymous, just tastes a little different to me, effects are almost 100% the same. In fact If I'm not mistaken they are the same plant. Maybe from a different grower, but yeah, borogu is a good replacement.
 

endwatcher

Is there death before life?
I have begun to really love Boroguru!
Stuff is awsome.

But I dont think its the same as Borogu.
I get a much more heady "Up" effect from the Borogu
The Boroguru is a much more down "couch lock".

Maybe Judd can help us out on that?
 

sɥɐʞɐs

Avg. Dosage: 8 Tbsp. (58g)
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I've felt the difference between them too...and prefer Boroguru for it's more full bodied effect. Being that they are technically the same plant, my guess is that the difference comes from the ratio of stump to lateral root used. Boroguru is likely a 'waka' version of Borogu. Either that or the soil that Boroguru-Borogu is planted in drastically increases the heavier kavalactone content.
 

Bula Kava House

Portland, OR
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@endwatcher @shakas Not the same plant at all, different chemotype and everything. Both are "Waka" like, as in 100% lateral root. The effects are quite a bit different to me. As stated, the Borogu is much headier, whereas the Boroguru seems to have more muscle relaxing properties. Both are pretty awesome if you ask me ;) @kavadude These two come from the same supplier so have the same grind-relatively fine at the moment.
 

CanAwa

1 kava 2 kava 3 kava COUCH
It would be a great feature to have different choices for the grind but I suppose that gets pretty involved . My short time with kava I've only seemed to be able to get fine grinds .
 

Bula Kava House

Portland, OR
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It would be a great feature to have different choices for the grind but I suppose that gets pretty involved . My short time with kava I've only seemed to be able to get fine grinds .
Ya, offering that would only drive up the price, which I don't want to do. I understand individual preference, but making a good batch of kava should be totally doable for a range of grind sizes. I know for sure that finer grinds make a stronger brew, but coarser grinds are easier to squeeze and strain.
 

The Kap'n

The Groggy Kaptain (40g)
KavaForums Founder
I stand officially corrected. It is most certainly not the same plant. Carry on.
 

endwatcher

Is there death before life?
@endwatcher @shakas Not the same plant at all, different chemotype and everything. Both are "Waka" like, as in 100% lateral root. The effects are quite a bit different to me. As stated, the Borogu is much headier, whereas the Boroguru seems to have more muscle relaxing properties. Both are pretty awesome if you ask me ;) @kavadude These two come from the same supplier so have the same grind-relatively fine at the moment.
I thought that was the case.
I find that drinking Borogu during the day will give me a nice chatty clarity;
Then switch to Boroguru at night for that couch lock sedation :happy:

Yes..they are both really nice, and compliment each other
 

sɥɐʞɐs

Avg. Dosage: 8 Tbsp. (58g)
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Not tryin' to be a contrarian, just basing this off of Dr. Lebot's book. He says on Pentecost Island "Borogu is called Borogoru in the north of the island and Gorogoro in the south." He breaks down similar plants even further, saying there is one called Borogu Temit(light) which is identical looking to Borogu but with lighter stems and an effect closer to Borogoru. In the north it's called Borogoru Maita and in the south it's called Gorogoro Entepal. Another is called Borogu Tememe(red) which has the appearance of Borogu but with red/violet stems. This one has a stronger psychoactive effect than Borogoru Temit. (sounds awesome) It's referred to as Borogoru Memea in the north and Gorogoro Entemet in the south.
...elsewhere, he does mention another 'Borogoru' from Maewo Island that has more DHM than Pentecost's Borogu.

But, who's to say what happens to the names over time as these plants travel to different islands and villages. I have no 1st hand experience with any of it, just reading. :bookworm:
;)
 
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