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kavail

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Hi all. I'm a soon-to-be first time user of Kava. I have had GAD for most of my life, and have been looking to explore natural options to help lessen it. Through research I have found Kava and this forum. I have been reading up on Kava now for a couple of weeks or so and have some general questions regarding my first purchase. These may have been asked previously, and for that I do apologize.

Is there a vendor and/or specific Kava the majority of you would recommend for first time use? I have read the FAQ but was looking to pinpoint 1 or 2 different vendors, based on your reviews. For the Kava itself, I'd be looking for something heady, aiding in stress relief, relaxation, and general well-being.

Would you recommend instant or micro? What tends to have higher potency?

And finally, how much should I use for each session?

Through browsing, I have found you all to have a great and helpful community here. I'm glad to now be a part of it. Thanks to all who respond in advance.

Best
Kavail
 
Bula Kava House

Bula Kava House

Portland, OR
Kava Vendor
Kava Bar Owner
Welcome @kavail. Good news is that you've likely found a safe product to help with your GAD. Finding the perfect kava of the many strains out there may be a little difficult though. That being said, almost all kava sold by respectable vendors will feel nice in some way, just maybe not perfect for your personal needs.

I can't speak for other vendors, but we do our best to provide a wide range of products to help ensure all customers will find a perfect kava. I would point out one or two that are typically good for anxiety, but kava preference is very personal and one person's experience can vary greatly from another's. If I had to recommend a kava for anxiety, it would likely be Nangol Noble. It's heady, but not so heady that it makes people antsy. It's nicely relaxing and is the perfect potency. That being said, the best option may be to pick up the Sample Pack. It will contain 5 wonderful kavas that you can have fun moving through while finding the right one for long term use.

As for micro, pounded, or instant, I would suggest pounded (ground) AND instant. Micronized is nice but can be rough on the stomach for some people. Ground is great for price, potency and drinkability. Instant is the best of both worlds because it's a convenient h2o extract so it's easy on the stomach. Problem is that it's quite expensive. I'd recommend just having some on hand to use when in a hurry or feeling lazy. I think we sell the best out there, but I'm biased of course.

There used to be a discount code in the email sent out to new forum members. That was a while ago though so I'm not sure that's still the case. Maybe @Kapmcrunk can confirm. If not, go to bulakavahouse.com and sign up for our newsletter where we regularly offer discounts.

Please feel free to ask me any questions. Whether they be about our kava or kava in general, I'm here to help.

Bula!
 
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kavail

Newbie
I appreciate all of that info @Judd Rench . As for the Sample Pack and Nangol, these both consist of the pounded (ground) powders? If so, are these the same as instant where you can simply add to a drink, and enjoy? Or is there more prep involved? Thanks again!
 
Bula Kava House

Bula Kava House

Portland, OR
Kava Vendor
Kava Bar Owner
kavail said:
I appreciate all of that info @Judd Rench . As for the Sample Pack and Nangol, these both consist of the pounded (ground) powders? If so, are these the same as instant where you can simply add to a drink, and enjoy? Or is there more prep involved? Thanks again!
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Yes, the sample pack and the Nangol are ground. You would need to prepare in the traditional way by straining water through the kava. We provide instructions. So no, they are not the same as instant kava. You may find kava prep somewhat cathartic though. Many people do.
 
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I have always thought that Instant would be good for a Newbie. You don't have to deal with the taste. For a heady kava, I like Mo'i. For potency, I love micronized but it has to be Macaless, no hard fibers. With no Macas, my stomach likes it just fine. But you need to experiment and see what sits well with you. A nice sampler pack with instant, Micronized, and powder would be a perfect introduction to Kava.
 
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