This is very nice kava. The grind is pretty fine and light coloured. I can tell a Tongan from a Vanuatu kava but still working out where Hawaiians fit in. I blended up 6 tbsps. with 4 cups liquid, a mixture of milk and water, and drank 4 x 8oz approx. shells over about 3 or so hours. First off, the flavour is pretty mild, similar to the few other Hawaiian kavas I have tried. This is different in that you can tell it is potent as it is going down. It hasn't got an overpowering flavour but you can definitely taste the strength of it. Numbing is pretty strong and lasts quite a while. The best way to describe the rest of the effects are if you imagine the numbing effect you get in your mouth and throat after drinking a strong shell of kava and then imagine that throughout your whole body! There are kavas I prefer for body effects but this one is good and strong and you can feel it well in your whole body. Your mind is left in a peaceful and relaxed state while your body is busy buzzing away to itself slowly. I'm feeling quite a bit of sedation and I'm guessing I'll probably sleep well. Overall a very relaxing and peaceful kava that I will be looking forward to trying again.
