Hey kava lovers. Had the opportunity to check out a new kava last night, and so far I'm impressed with it. FijiVanua Kava has been on my list of vendors to watch. This one was sent as a sample for me to try and give feedback on.
Grind: Medium traditional grind:
This kava kneads up nicely. Makes a darker brew but that's to be expected of waka.
Has the classic pungent waka taste with bitter peppery overtones and no lingering flavor after my chug session. This is definitely a multiple wash kava, as the first wash feels like you're kneading a bag of clay indicating more lactones left in the root. Made a thin to medium bodied kava which I had no trouble drinking.
Effects are what I would call a balanced Fijian leaning slightly heady. Slept well, and woke up this morning feeling great. At $44.99 a lb currently it's definitely worth the price. I would say the old root waka is a bit more powerful in terms of effects, but this one gets the job done all the same. No nausea, no excess dry skin. A good middle of the road noble kava for a good price. If you haven't tried Fiji Vanua Kava yet, I suggest giving them a shot.
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