How many grams... is too many grams?

[TrevC]

Just received my order of Kava Bati yesterday and wanted to try it early in the day, before lunch.

Here's my routine: Measured out 20 grams of root powder and poured into a blender, followed by 1.5 cups of warm water, and .5 cups of almond milk. Blended for a couple minutes (not on super high, because this VitaMix can make stuff really hot), then poured that into the strainer bag. Kneaded for about 15 minutes. Placed 2 cubes of ice in a shell and poured the first "dose" from the big container into the shell w/ ice. Drank it down fast and sucked on a pineapple slice. Almost immediately drank the next two shells. (There's usually a "forth" shell, which is really small... I don't always split it up into exactly three.)

While not overly profound, that gave me a very nice, uplifted feeling close to what I was hoping for. (As posted in another thread, the only time I've been hit in an almost-overwhelming manner by Kava was with 40 grams of BKH MeloMelo, strained and kneaded just as above.)

After work I followed the same steps as above, but with 30 grams of Kava Supreme. Found it to be very relaxing. Had a light dinner and ended up playing Super Nintendo and watching movies with my wife until 10pm. Was feeling a little "wired" by that point in the night, so I ended up making a night-cap of 10 grams Kava Supreme + 15 Grams BKH Nambawan. Did the trick in helping me wind down for bed, although I had a little stomach discomfort. (Like I just had too much Kava water in my belly.)

So, yesterday was the most Kava I've had in a day so far, and I wanted to see if this is just too much, even for a hardhead like me. I'm really getting into enjoying it, and hoping my tolerance will lower, but I don't want to wreck my body trying to get there.

What do you think?

 

[Groggy]

It doesn't sound like too much, you obviously have the prep down. Too much (for me) was when I puked a couple years ago and I drank a lot more then that. I think you'll find your balance overtime, sounds like you already have.

 

[Krunkie McKrunkface]

Just received my order of Kava Bati yesterday and wanted to try it early in the day, before lunch.

Here's my routine: Measured out 20 grams of root powder and poured into a blender, followed by 1.5 cups of warm water, and .5 cups of almond milk. Blended for a couple minutes (not on super high, because this VitaMix can make stuff really hot), then poured that into the strainer bag. Kneaded for about 15 minutes. Placed 2 cubes of ice in a shell and poured the first "dose" from the big container into the shell w/ ice. Drank it down fast and sucked on a pineapple slice. Almost immediately drank the next two shells. (There's usually a "forth" shell, which is really small... I don't always split it up into exactly three.)

While not overly profound, that gave me a very nice, uplifted feeling close to what I was hoping for. (As posted in another thread, the only time I've been hit in an almost-overwhelming manner by Kava was with 40 grams of BKH MeloMelo, strained and kneaded just as above.)

After work I followed the same steps as above, but with 30 grams of Kava Supreme. Found it to be very relaxing. Had a light dinner and ended up playing Super Nintendo and watching movies with my wife until 10pm. Was feeling a little "wired" by that point in the night, so I ended up making a night-cap of 10 grams Kava Supreme + 15 Grams BKH Nambawan. Did the trick in helping me wind down for bed, although I had a little stomach discomfort. (Like I just had too much Kava water in my belly.)

So, yesterday was the most Kava I've had in a day so far, and I wanted to see if this is just too much, even for a hardhead like me. I'm really getting into enjoying it, and hoping my tolerance will lower, but I don't want to wreck my body trying to get there.

What do you think?

around 11 TBS is sort of at the upper end of what one could or should consume in a day, 11 or 12, but it's fine. Also, you were only drinking first washes. Sounds like you had a great kava day. Bula!

 

[Zaphod]

Just received my order of Kava Bati yesterday and wanted to try it early in the day, before lunch.

Here's my routine: Measured out 20 grams of root powder and poured into a blender, followed by 1.5 cups of warm water, and .5 cups of almond milk. Blended for a couple minutes (not on super high, because this VitaMix can make stuff really hot), then poured that into the strainer bag. Kneaded for about 15 minutes. Placed 2 cubes of ice in a shell and poured the first "dose" from the big container into the shell w/ ice. Drank it down fast and sucked on a pineapple slice. Almost immediately drank the next two shells. (There's usually a "forth" shell, which is really small... I don't always split it up into exactly three.)

While not overly profound, that gave me a very nice, uplifted feeling close to what I was hoping for. (As posted in another thread, the only time I've been hit in an almost-overwhelming manner by Kava was with 40 grams of BKH MeloMelo, strained and kneaded just as above.)

After work I followed the same steps as above, but with 30 grams of Kava Supreme. Found it to be very relaxing. Had a light dinner and ended up playing Super Nintendo and watching movies with my wife until 10pm. Was feeling a little "wired" by that point in the night, so I ended up making a night-cap of 10 grams Kava Supreme + 15 Grams BKH Nambawan. Did the trick in helping me wind down for bed, although I had a little stomach discomfort. (Like I just had too much Kava water in my belly.)

So, yesterday was the most Kava I've had in a day so far, and I wanted to see if this is just too much, even for a hardhead like me. I'm really getting into enjoying it, and hoping my tolerance will lower, but I don't want to wreck my body trying to get there.

What do you think?

Kava is pretty self limiting on its own - there is no real danger to consuming too much if traditionally prepped (within reason of course). It is not like alcohol or other substances where the line between I don't feel so good and dead or passed out is can be a relatively small one.

From a past thread 40g seems to be about average:
http://kavaforums.com/forum/threads/what-is-an-average-dose-in-grams-of-kava-per-session.2569/

 

[HeadHodge]

3 tablespoons @ 6 grams/rblsp = 18 grams

 

[Travis]

This is too many grams for me. But to each his own.

 

[The Kap'n]

65 grams is overkrunk territory for me. No desire to ever go back to that land. Hyperkrunk and Uberkrunk are alright, but Overkrunk is too far.

 

[HeadHodge]

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This is too many grams for me. But to each his own.

+1

 

[the_wilderness]

my daily consumption is 60-80g of micro. so...no i'm always dancing around nausea and dermo, but that's also the amount I need to notice the kava's effect at all.

 

[TrevC]

Thanks a lot, everyone! You’ve all been super helpful (and entertaining)!

I just finished kneading a 15g Nambawan + 15g Kava Supreme mix in coconut milk and warm water. (Having a couple cubes of ice in the shell helps SO much when it comes time to down it all.) Hoping for a good night of relaxating. Thanks again! Y’all take care!