PapaKea vs Mahakea

[August West]

I'm trying to decide my next purchase. While I know that I love Mahakea for its balanced effects, I'm wondering about the Papa Kea and what it has to offer. Knowing there's a kava for every occasion, when would you pull out Papa Kea for a session? Also what's PapaKea's kavalactone profile? While I'm not opposed to dhm, I prefer dhk for sedative properties.

Depending on my finances, I want to get a Nene micro before the deal expires, and either Mahakea or Papa Kea, depending on whichever is less sedating, since I'm getting Nene for that.

Lastly in terms of strength, which is more of a bang for your buck. I know that's a tough question to answer if the effects are quite different from each other, but my budget is limited. Could you drink Papa Kea four or five nights a week? Could you get away with a small dose afternoon session ? I sometimes start earlier on weekends. Thanks guys

 

[starscolliding]

I have the same question. Read a few threads and can't quite deduce what Papa Kea is compared to the rest.

 

[Gourmet Hawaiian Kava]

For me the Papa Kea is the strongest Hawaiian kava I have. The effects are strong to the point if you drink too much your legs will get heavy and walking will seem hard, you will feel much happier just staying in one place. I have been told that after a hard days work some people like to use the Papa Kea to help relax the body and mind. I hope this helps, aloha.

Chris

 

[sɥɐʞɐs]

Just ordered some Shaka Kea, I mean, Papa Kea...so I'll be gettin' all analytical with it soon.
My previous experience was only with the instant version and it was beautiful. One of the purest and most positive kava experiences I've ever had. Not sure how this batch will compare, but I place Papa Kea among my TOP 3 Hawai'ian strains: Mahakea, Papa Kea & Hanakapi'ai.

 

[Steve Mariotti]

Papa Kea hit me like a train. Slower onset, but serious impact. It was body-dominant for me, with a little "unsettled" feeling that was unique to this strain and haven't felt as strongly with any other kava. It definitely was better when I was not trying to do anything in particular, and I really enjoyed soft ambient music with it.

 

[starscolliding]

Chris - I sort of suspected that might be the case. I was trying to read between the lines and was 95% of the way there...