The Next Step

[Toastedavalanche]

So I've finished all my Kava candies and, since it is payday *dances*, I've decided to order more AND 500g's of Malekula Magic. From what I have read, it's a good one for a first timer. Would you guys agree? I can't wait to try my first shell. I've just got to decide which preparation method to choose now. You guys have experimented with a fair few!!

Any tips on how many shells I should start with and other general advice would be appreciated.

Thanks guys,

TA

 

[Runding]

Traditional prep is really the best way to go. Get yourself a muslin cloth bag, or an old sock, or some nylons, or a nut milk bag, or your grandmother's scarf (okay, maybe not that -- unless you want to drink Grandma's perfume) and throw the root in there. Use 1/4 cup of kava to 2 cups of water. Let the kava soak for a moment, and then give it a few kneads. Chill the kava (this step is probably the least followed, but most important if you hate the taste) and... Bula!!

 

[Toastedavalanche]

Thanks Rundig. Traditional method it is! I should be receiving my order tomorrow so I'll be reporting back on how it goes. I think I'll really splash out and go for the muslin cloth. My Grandma is very protective of her scarves and I would rather avoid such a dangerous altercation!

 

[Makaveli]

I got some Malekula Magic and kinda went in on it yesterday......I think I felt an effect but I'd like anyone's opinions on what happened

I've had some and some effect I think

I'm not sure but......it feels a bit like drink

I'm quite tired, kinda although that could be because of my shower, importantly I puked in the bath room

The same way when a drink is getting nasty. I have the same thoughts: if I puke will I lose the Kava effect or has it already gone into my bloodstream

Maybe it was the taste of knocking back a huge mug that stays with me and demanded I puked

I hope this is the start of more genuine and better buzzes but at least I feel anyway that I've felt some effect

Are there any nasty surprises I should know about??

Thanks

 

[Deleted User01]

Welcome to the forum @Toastedavalanche! For a newbie, you might try doing about 3-4 shells every 20 minutes. You need to space your shells to give your mind and body a chance to "gauge" the effects of the last shell. Then you decide if you need another or not. Good luck!

 

[Zac Imiola (Herbalist)]

Makeveli.. how much did you drink at once? The whole 4 tablespoons ? It's possible that could make ya puke haha. But if you felt something your on your way, lower that next time and make sure it's ice cold. Maybe 2 tablespoons and down it see how ya are.. then add 2 more an hour later .

 

[Toastedavalanche]

Thank you Deleted User01. That's exactly the kind of advice I need. Everyone has been really helpful and friendly on this site, so I feel like I'm in the right place.
So far, I've used the candy to sort out my reverse tolerance and have started to feel the effect slightly. So im hoping I will only need a few shells to get the full experience. We shall know by the end of tomorrow!

 

[Zac Imiola (Herbalist)]

Goodluck !

 

[The Kap'n]

I feel like I'm in the right place.

Welcome home! Seriously, it makes me smile when people say that. Makes all this work totally worth it.

 

[Makaveli]

Zachary I took 5 tablespoons first then later on in the day I had 10 tablespoons!

That filled a huge mug of mine but shortly after drinking it I feel a urge to puke like I have sometimes with alcohol

Maybe go for a bit less later on lol

So your saying make my Kava and stick it in the freezer for 10-15 mins?

 

[Zac Imiola (Herbalist)]

I personally add ice .. because I'm impatient haha and it dilutes it nicely to be more drinkable.. also more water the better since you can easily get dehydrated with kava.... but that works too.. and yeah man too much ! haha 15 tablespoons is just too much ... I started out taking a teaspoon and toss and washing it and gradually increased as traditional prep became my method and I wanted more haha... personally I can't even drink 4 tablespoons all at once. I get a headache and neaseus from it.. I spread out 2 tablespoons for each shell. 2 then 2 a few hours later, then 2 more later on again

 

[Toastedavalanche]

Good luck on your next try @Makaveli
I'm just starting out too, so I'm still figuring all this out. I'm taking SSRI's as well. I will let you know how I get on so we can compare notes

 

[Runding]

@Toastedavalanche and @Makaveli you should definitely space out your intake in 4 ounce drinks (or shells, around these parts). Every 20 minutes take another shell. It'll keep you from over doing it.

This should be rule #1. I always forget to recommend this :-/

 

[Makaveli]

Putting 2 tablespoons worth and rubbing it for 10 mins seems very tedious - esspecially if I have to do this every half an hour

Would it not be better to do 10 tablespoons worth with 5 mugs of water then store it in the fridge and drink a mugs worth every half an hour??

Is it best to have another drink close by for the taste?

Thanks

 

[Runding]

Putting 2 tablespoons worth and rubbing it for 10 mins seems very tedious - esspecially if I have to do this every half an hour

Would it not be better to do 10 tablespoons worth with 5 mugs of water then store it in the fridge and drink a mugs worth every half an hour??

Is it best to have another drink close by for the taste?

Thanks

Yea, I normally make 8 tablespoons to 2.25 cups of water at once. Then I pour 4oz shots whenever I'm ready for my next shell.

 

[Makaveli]

I ink that's what I've done - I've got a round, fairly deep 'salad bowl' which is kinda full with Kava. I'm thinking scoop my mug in there every half hour or hour to top up and see where it goes.

That sound ok?