You will notice on occasion that using a particular variety for a while tends to make it lose a bit of its efficiency - but in general one does not develop a "tolerance" to kava. I have been using the same amount nightly for years (sometimes more, sometimes less but roughly the same amount) with no tolerance. It is the beauty of kava - no tolerance build up, and no physical dependence. My recommendation is to try a different strain for awhile, assuming you want to keep drinking it on a regular basis. I would never discourage someone taking a few days/weeks off if they wanted.
And make sure that your aluball is at least 80% clear. If more than 20% of the mesh is obstructed by the waxy remains, you need a new aluball. I run very hot water through the ball's mesh after each batch to ensure many months of use.
If anything I've developed a reverse tolerance to it. I need a lot less than I used to. I do drink a different kava almost every night though so maybe that has something to do with it? I would say switch your kavas round a bit. I did go through a phase of not feeling as much from kava but that comes and goes and usually doesn't last long. Power on through it!
How long have you had the bag and did you keep it airtight?
Ok, it could well just be a phase then, I've gone through similar periods. Get some really strong kava like Stone from N@H or something from BKH and use double what you think you should. That sorted it out for me and a few days later I was finding things strong again.
Awesome. If it happens again I don't think it's the time off that helps, dose yourself up higher for a few days until it kicks in again.
