solomon is very euphoric for me, including this batch. I use 3-4 cups water (no oil/soy) and 1 cup root. Soaked for 30 mins, and squeezed hard for 10 mins. Cheif's never did it for me, I threw out my bag after repeated attempts.
consumed on an empty stomach, 4oz every 10 mins, I can feel solomon work it's magic at the 1hr point.
btw, chilling each shell with ice (not the batch) makes it easier to gulp down, followed by a minty hard candy.