Requesting your help.

[The Kap'n]

Hello Kavasseurs, @HeadHodge has been steadily working on putting together a master list of all kava products offered by the vendors we see here. Part of this master list is kava weight per level tablespoon.

I'm asking anyone with a gram accurate scale to scoop out one level tablespoon of kava, and weigh it. Afterwards, let us know what type of kava you had, and the weight here.

This will continue to keep our list of kava products up to date, and help those looking for kavas that might match their needs.

 

[Groggy]

Luna Blend - 7.5 grams
Luna Borogu - 7.6 grams
Luna Lawena - 6.5 grams
Squanch Waka - 8.5 grams
Squanch Fiji Lawena - 8.2 grams
CK Lawena - 7.5 grams
GHK Hawaiian Blend - 8.5 grams
Kavafied Tonga Vava'u - 8 grams

Each weighed 3 different times and averaged out.

 

[blindy107]

Really the best way to do it. Good work @Winpig! I'm about to order some kalm so I should be able to contribute this week.

 

[HeadHodge]

Luna Blend - 7.5 grams
Luna Borogu - 7.6 grams
Luna Lawena - 6.5 grams
Squanch Waka - 8.5 grams
Squanch Lawena - 8.2 grams
CK Lawena - 7.5 grams
GHK Hawaiian Blend - 8.5 grams
Kavafied Tonga Vava'u - 8 grams

Each weighed 3 different times and averaged out.

He blinded me with science.

 

[HeadHodge]

Luna Blend - 7.5 grams
Luna Borogu - 7.6 grams
Luna Lawena - 6.5 grams
Squanch Waka - 8.5 grams
Squanch Waka - 8.2 grams
CK Lawena - 7.5 grams
GHK Hawaiian Blend - 8.5 grams
Kavafied Tonga Vava'u - 8 grams

Each weighed 3 different times and averaged out.

Out of three times how much difference was there between measurements?

 

[Groggy]

Out of three times how much difference was there between measurements?

.1-.3 difference, it's a subjective unit of measurement.

EDIT: Bits and pieces of root throw it off a bit and not all root in ground equally.

 

[blindy107]

Weight is the only way to go. Finally converted my wife to using it for baking. wooooo ooooooh its magic!

 

[dino9832]

I love going by weight. But on the road, I only have tablespoons. I guess I could get a pocket scale..lol.
One thing I've noticed, is that when you first receive a bag of new kava, it's sometimes densely packed.
I wonder if humidity has much of an effect?

I suppose weight is meaningful, but to a certain degree of accuracy. It's useful in comparing different brands of kava.
In @Winpig's list, there's as much as a 2 gram difference.

 

[Groggy]

I love going by weight. But on the road, I only have tablespoons. I guess I could get a pocket scale..lol.
One thing I've noticed, is that when you first receive a bag of new kava, it's sometimes densely packed.
I wonder if humidity has much of an effect?

I suppose weight is meaningful, but to a certain degree of accuracy. It's useful in comparing different brands of kava.
In @Winpig's list, there's as much as a 2 gram difference.

It is a good point, on those kavas that had a significant weight difference, I actually weighed them about 5 more times out of personal interest. Also bear in mind "medium grind" is not all created equally, I noticed some are finely ground where others are a bit more course, that will affect density and therefore weight.

 

[HeadHodge]

It is a good point, on those kavas that had a significant weight difference, I actually weighed them about 5 more times out of personal interest. Also bear in mind "medium grind" is not all created equally, I noticed some are finely ground where others are a bit more course, that will affect density and therefore weight.

So would you say weight/volume correlates to grind density?

 

[Groggy]

So would you say weight/volume correlates to grind density?

To a certain degree yes, I am not dismissing weight my means of Tbs but it's something to keep in mind.

 

[Groggy]

These are 2 different Lawenas, from different vendors. Judging solely on appearance. Here is one tablespoon of each.

EDIT: There is a 1 gram discrepancy between these two.

 

[Groggy]

I just filled an aluball and fit precisely 20 grams of root, CK Loa Lawena.

 

[Nova Cain]

Hmm... This is a cool post. I don't weigh, but it's interesting to see how different the different strains are...

 

[blindy107]

I just filled an aluball and fit precisely 20 grams of root, CK Loa Lawena.

I usually get 30 grams of Waka in mine. But it's supa fine!

 

[HeadHodge]

Hmm... This is a cool post. I don't weigh, but it's interesting to see how different the different strains are...

So you don't know how much you weigh?

 

[nhoeg]

Americans talking about grams and kgs and not using weird cup measurements? This is something new ;-)

 

[The Kap'n]

Americans talking about grams and kgs and not using weird cup measurements? This is something new ;-)

We're slowly coming around. It's going to be a while before we let go of the whole "12 inches to a foot" thing. We're pretty fond of miles too.

This whole weight survey is so the average kava drinker can get a round number of what they're consuming based on the common tablespoon. You will all have access to this information as soon as we get a few more bits of data in place. @HeadHodge has an awesome page that displays all the kavas, chemotypes, weight and other info. Coming very soon.

 

[Zac Imiola (Herbalist)]

Tablespoon of nene micro
7 grams . Level tablespoon.
Huge teaspoon = 8 grams

 

[The Kap'n]

Tablespoon of nene micro
7 grams . Level tablespoon.
Huge teaspoon = 8 grams

Thank you! Added