Kava Preparation Satchel Chewing; For those of who experience GI issues

[MizMizuki]

All you need is a pair of thick nylons and your fav powdered root.

I've been using about 2.5-3g in my satchel, I normally strain 7g to equal 2 shells of traditional grog. How to prepare: Just cut close to the bottom of the nylons in the shape of V. Then just fill your homemade satchel with your fav root powder and tie. You're all set to cheek and chew.

If the taste tends to get to u, try to put some of your fav edible oil on it. This also helps with extraction. Best part is, you're only ingesting the kavalactones. If you're getting actual root grains in your mouth, you either need to tie the satchel tighter or get a thicker pair of nylons.

The best part is, I went from kneading about 7g per serving down to "satcheling" 3g (with much better effects). No bloated feeling what so ever. Tried this method for the first time last week and haven't used grog since. Traditional Grog was starting to give me stomach issues that weren't worth the pleasant effects. So its not that I don't respect tradition, just taking a break from it. So far I haven't experienced any unpleasant side effects.

Was wondering if anyone has tried something similar?

What type of results did you experience?

 

[kavadude]

This sounds like a really excellent idea.

Unfortunately I use >50g of kava for a single session so I don't think it's for me. Maybe @Vekta or someone else can give it a shot.

 

[Vekta]

Chewing on a sock is not my idea of fun.

To each his/her own though. I'll chew a root though.

 

[HeadHodge]

Great Idea.
Thanks for tagging for The Kavapedia. After reading it I was going to do it, but you beat me to it!!

 

[MizMizuki]

Chewing on a sock is not my idea of fun.

To each his/her own though. I'll chew a root though.

I feel ya. I don't necessarily enjoy the process either, its just a means to an end for me. If I had whole root, I would definitely opt for that over "chewing on a sock" as you so eloquently put it ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°).

Like I said, just offering up some personal experience based on what has worked for me. I understand it may not be for everyone, just an alternative for those who take lower doses and have intermittent GI issues from grog.

 

[HeadHodge]

...( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)....

How did you do your little character? Do you have a special keyboard with extended character sets? I like it a lot. It's neat.

 

[Gourmet Hawaiian Kava]

If I had whole root, I would definitely opt for that over "chewing on a sock" as you so eloquently put it ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°).

Do you mean like this----

I will have this for sale on my website in a few days. It is 100% pure noble pure lateral roots just for chewing, let me know if you have any questions, aloha.

Chris

 

[KavaLot]

Hey Chris, to prepare the root to chew, do you skin off the outer bark or chew the whole piece?

 

[Gourmet Hawaiian Kava]

Hey Chris, to prepare the root to chew, do you skin off the outer bark or chew the whole piece?

No, all you do is pick a few pieces and start chewing, you need good teeth because it is dry root and will take some effort to start chewing it but there are some people that I know that do that over here in Hawaii.
Aloha.

Chris

 

[Deleted User01]

@MizMizuki . Very clever idea. FYI, if you are really having GI problems, then try making Micronized Syrup. The fiber will be minimal and it will be GOOD fiber as opposed to the coarse Makas which I think is the "root" of all evil for sensitive stomachs.

 

[HeadHodge]

@MizMizuki . Very clever idea. FYI, if you are really having GI problems, then try making Micronized Syrup. The fiber will be minimal and it will be GOOD fiber as opposed to the coarse Makas which I think is the "root" of all evil for sensitive stomachs.

I should know this.... But do you have a link for the prep method to make this? If not can you provide the details how you make your Syrup?

Thanks

 

[Deleted User01]

This recipe includes a second wash.

 

[MizMizuki]

This recipe includes a second wash.

Wow completely missed this. Thanks for sharing.

@Chris, tyvm for the offer. However, after trying dried root once before, I prefer the satchel. I was referring to my experience a while back with some elusive fresh frozen root, I had got from a friend. Dry root for me at least, is just too tedious.

 

[Deleted User01]

MizMizuki, you could even mix the syrup with Ginger Ale and lime which are both supposed to be soothing for the tummy. Even lime alone. Let us know if you ever do it and if it was helpful.

 

[HeadHodge]

This recipe includes a second wash.

 

[MizMizuki]

How did you do your little character? Do you have a special keyboard with extended character sets? I like it a lot. It's neat.

Hahaha sorry just saw this. I just added an extra row on my phone's keyboard for ones that i like. Think theyre called unicode faces if you want to google search them.

 

[Roaddog]

I must say, this is one of the most brilliant ideas I have seen yet. You need to hang around. You got some great idea. That's pretty hardcore though, chewing on a kava pouch. See theres a new idea for the SKoal company. They could do kava pouches. . Ya that's a pretty bad idea. Never mind. lol. Much love. Roaddog....