ThePiper
Kava Lover
I was debating whether to give this kava 4 stars or 5 stars. I gave it 5 stars simply for its unique value of being a "true" daytime strain. This one packs energy similar to a cup of guayusa or yerba mate. Not quite the kick of coffee but you can feel that energy under the surface quite well. I have got this with a few kavas but it is usually accompanied by some heaviness, but not this one. I could without a doubt drink this before lunch. I cant say that for any other kava. I'm actually debating trying that right now... 
I gave it 5/5 on the headiness scale but this is not a dreamy or stoney kava, it's a focused kava with some MILD euphoric undertones, I admit it has less recreational potential than other kavas in my arsenal but as a student that can be a good thing. This one is not to be drank before bed for me, it gives me too much mental stimulation. It has focus and allows me to "zone in" to whatever I am doing. I played video games after drinking it last night and I was so into it I was on the edge of my seat! It does have some mild anxiety reduction but this is not it's selling point for me. In fact, I would say the only real drawback is that it only seems to reduce my anxiety by about 10% give or take. It does do a little bit better at specifically removing my self consciousness though, as all good kava does. Some folks might see its lack of anxiolytic firepower as a deal breaker, and since it is kava, that would not be unfounded. However this specimen is an excellent example of what kava can be, and it has a clear place among the kava ranks. It isn't some weird mash up of jitteriness and couch melt (and yes I have had kavas that felt like that) It's clean and knows it's purpose. The other great thing about this kava is that it is brimming with potential as a mixer. I have blended it with moi to enhance the uplift of the moi while maintaining some warm anxiolytic effects: a social cocktail for sure.
Oh yeah... I don't mind the taste of kava at all, but FWIW, flavor and smell are very great too. Like the slightest hint of marshmallow. Very mild flavor with the relatively conservative amount I us in a shell. (I use about 2-3 TBS in a shell these days and usually drink one or two)
I gave it 5/5 on the headiness scale but this is not a dreamy or stoney kava, it's a focused kava with some MILD euphoric undertones, I admit it has less recreational potential than other kavas in my arsenal but as a student that can be a good thing. This one is not to be drank before bed for me, it gives me too much mental stimulation. It has focus and allows me to "zone in" to whatever I am doing. I played video games after drinking it last night and I was so into it I was on the edge of my seat! It does have some mild anxiety reduction but this is not it's selling point for me. In fact, I would say the only real drawback is that it only seems to reduce my anxiety by about 10% give or take. It does do a little bit better at specifically removing my self consciousness though, as all good kava does. Some folks might see its lack of anxiolytic firepower as a deal breaker, and since it is kava, that would not be unfounded. However this specimen is an excellent example of what kava can be, and it has a clear place among the kava ranks. It isn't some weird mash up of jitteriness and couch melt (and yes I have had kavas that felt like that) It's clean and knows it's purpose. The other great thing about this kava is that it is brimming with potential as a mixer. I have blended it with moi to enhance the uplift of the moi while maintaining some warm anxiolytic effects: a social cocktail for sure.Oh yeah... I don't mind the taste of kava at all, but FWIW, flavor and smell are very great too. Like the slightest hint of marshmallow. Very mild flavor with the relatively conservative amount I us in a shell. (I use about 2-3 TBS in a shell these days and usually drink one or two)
