Does water with/between shells dilute your experience?

[Pacifico]

For the same reason you don't eat right before kavanating, could you argue that you shouldn't drink too much water either? This question disregards the obvious need for hydration.

 

[kavadude]

No. Protein, fat and fiber slow digestion. Carbs don't all that much and water barely does at all. It's quite advisable to hydrate well while drinking kava as it is a diuretic.

 

[Steve Mariotti]

No, water will not dilute the experience, @Pacifico. It will keep the headaches and dehydration away. Yes, you'll pee more, but during a kava session you should be drinking water regularly and peeing regularly to keep your body hydrated. You'll enjoy it MORE if you're well hydrated.

 

[greenbeen]

I have gotten into the habit of putting some kind of fruit juice inbetween shells. Usually the strawberry melon brisk u see at the gas station for 99cents. Seems to rehydrate me, quench my thirst and the sugar keeps me from zoning out or falling asleep. If i am out of juice i mix a little brown sugar in the warm water before starting to knead