complementary kava to CUT Nambawan with ?

[Thomas2060]

BKH Nambawan is very strong and can provide a krunky, couch-lock vibe. That is often just what I'm looking for, but sometimes I'd like something lighter. And some batches of Nambawan can feel more "pharmaceutical" than recreational...meaning, I feel kind of messed up but not necessarily in a fun way. This can happen even at lower doses. But other batches have been wonderfully fun.

What would be a good kava to cut nambawan with? Something that is good to have around on its own, but also works well to smooth out the Nambawan experience a bit, while having complementary effects.

 

[The Kap'n]

BKH Nambawan is very strong and can provide a krunky, couch-lock vibe. That is often just what I'm looking for, but sometimes I'd like something lighter. And some batches of Nambawan can feel more "pharmaceutical" than recreational...meaning, I feel kind of messed up but not necessarily in a fun way. This can happen even at lower doses. But other batches have been wonderfully fun.

What would be a good kava to cut nambawan with? Something that is good to have around on its own, but also works well to smooth out the Nambawan experience a bit, while having complementary effects.

Borogu would be my suggestion. Always cheaper, usually a little weak, and mixes well with kavas that happen to be too strong for our liking.

 

[Edward]

Most borogus are middle of the road, balanced and not necessarily blow your head off strong but it's a good stash staple.

@Kapmcrunk I was just typing this when your answer popped up!

 

[Thomas2060]

Perfect, thank you both!

 

[Zaphod]

BKH Nambawan is very strong and can provide a krunky, couch-lock vibe. That is often just what I'm looking for, but sometimes I'd like something lighter. And some batches of Nambawan can feel more "pharmaceutical" than recreational...meaning, I feel kind of messed up but not necessarily in a fun way. This can happen even at lower doses. But other batches have been wonderfully fun.

What would be a good kava to cut nambawan with? Something that is good to have around on its own, but also works well to smooth out the Nambawan experience a bit, while having complementary effects.

Blending is a great way to kick up, kick down, or provide a more rounded profile. Mahakea is a great middle of the road kava to blend with headier, or heavier kavas. Other options are to get some waka and lawena of a particular kava and use those to add to other kavas - good ones are Squanch, and Fijifresh. With Nambawan I have also mixed Ambae from KT, and Santos Pride. Both of those are pretty strong - but for me much heavier than nambawan so it helped balance out. I don't think that would do well for what you are looking for....but some lawena I think might get you where you are going. Lawena tends to be lower KL% but with decent amounts of kavain.

 

[The Kap'n]

Blending is a great way to kick up, kick down, or provide a more rounded profile. Mahakea is a great middle of the road kava to blend with headier, or heavier kavas. Other options are to get some waka and lawena of a particular kava and use those to add to other kavas - good ones are Squanch, and Fijifresh. With Nambawan I have also mixed Ambae from KT, and Santos Pride. Both of those are pretty strong - but for me much heavier than nambawan so it helped balance out. I don't think that would do well for what you are looking for....but some lawena I think might get you where you are going. Lawena tends to be lower KL% but with decent amounts of kavain.

Ah lawena. The actual go-to for blending. Totally slipped my mind, and usually lawena kavas are considerably cheaper than waka.

 

[fueledbykava]

Most Kavas I've been using like 50g per session, would you all recommend like 20/30g for this variety? Forget couch lock, don't wanna bathroom-lock myself Been there, trying not to repeat that!

 

[The Kap'n]

Most Kavas I've been using like 50g per session, would you all recommend like 20/30g for this variety? Forget couch lock, don't wanna bathroom-lock myself Been there, trying not to repeat that!

I would suggest that. Nambawan is a strong kava. 30 grams and work your way up or down.

 

[fueledbykava]

Cool, thanks for the heads up! Can't wait to try it!

 

[Zac Imiola (Herbalist)]

Just got a bag for Christmas and I forgot how strong it is. Holy crap