Suggestions or tips?

[Lee77]

Hello everyone! I am obviously new here, bare with me! I went to Hawaii last weekend and was introduced to Kava. I had never even heard of it. A business acquaintance of my Husband's sent him a text that read "find a Kava Bar, have two large kava bowls each, thank me later"! We were like, "huh"? Literally no clue. So of course we yelp it and low and behold there is a Kava Bar about 3 minutes from us. We go, we learn, we try (1.5 bowls each). We both feel very relaxed. I likened it to 1/2 a percocet. Anyway, we enjoyed it. (knowing what I know now, after all of my research, I realise that we are very lucky that we felt anything at all). The next day we go back for 1 more each. Didn't feel much that time, but we only had one each. So we get back home and I'm obsessed. I would say I have alcoholic tendencies, insomnia like crazy, anxiety that I've taken meds for, etc. etc. So Kava sounds right up my alley! I find this forum and start researching. I decide to order the "sample pack" from Chris at Gourmet Hawaiian Kava. So I'm anxiously awaiting it. I will be getting the package on Monday and I'm wondering what your tips or suggestions are!?! I got the instant mo'i. The Micro ne'ne'. And the mahakea medium grind. What to try first and how much? Do you think that I managed to skip the RT? That would be so awesome, but I'm also trying to be realistic. Maybe I imagined my super relaxed state of mind?!? Thanks so much to all of you super awesome Kava Friends!!!

 

[Blippy5]

Some people don't get reverse tolerance, so you may be lucky.

That sample pack is a really great way to go. Might recommend checking out the reviews on the subforum for Ghk. I did one recently for the instant Moi, it tastes nice, and is strong. Just mix that one with water

 

[Blippy5]

I'm loving the medium Mahakea tonight. Might check out some of the info at http://kavaforums.com/forum/wiki/index/ to learn about preparing it.

 

[Bubba Bula]

Some people don't get reverse tolerance, so you may be lucky.

That sample pack is a really great way to go. Might recommend checking out the reviews on the subforum for Ghk. I did one recently for the instant Moi, it tastes nice, and is strong. Just mix that one with water

I never had RT. Got krunked on my first kava batch. I'd recommend the Moi. A lot of people like it. If you want extra potent, go with a half pound of the Hanakapi ai. Mahakea is also potent, but the Hanakapi ai won't be around too much longer and its probably worth a try. I've been told its a little bit stronger than the Papa Kea that he recently was selling.

 

[The Kap'n]

@Lee77 welcome to the forums. Glad to have you with us. You definitely sound like kava will treat you very well. You've made a good choice in kava and I'm sure you're going to enjoy it immensely.

 

[blindy107]

Welcome @Lee77. Sit back and enjoy the journey from here on out. I would also recommend the micro sample pack from @Gourmet Hawaiian Kava but I think there is something to be said for starting with traditional prep. I feel like I learned a little more respect for the process and tradition in a sense. Either way you picked a top notch vendor for sure. Welcome aboard.