Type of strainer...

[kl.TheAlchemist]

I'm new to the kava scene and been experimenting with different types of kava and trying to get the preparation right.   My first bag of root was Fu'u from BKH which i had minimal success with - some head effects but nothing noteworthy outside of the headache it caused.  Switched it up and for second bag tried borogu from BKH and have been having a much better experience with it - getting a pretty strong effect from it actually


The issue is, the strainer bag i was given with my order has popped a leak.  So, i went with the quick fix and used some pantyhose as a filter.  I think the pores on the pantyhose are much larger and let through a lot of grit from the root powder.   I feel like the drink is too thick and can cause a bit of nausea, at least for my GF who has been drinking with me.  Have others had this experience with pantyhose as a filter?  Am i better off just spending the money on a fijian strainer?

 

[Vekta]

Pantyhose, at least the ones I've ended up getting at the dollar store, are pretty fine. If the kava you use is also a fine grind pantyhose is going to let a lot through regardless. If you want to strain more out your best bet is probably a fijian strainer bag.

 

[kl.Kava Cola]

I'm new to the kava scene and been experimenting with different types of kava and trying to get the preparation right.   My first bag of root was Fu'u from BKH which i had minimal success with - some head effects but nothing noteworthy outside of the headache it caused.  Switched it up and for second bag tried borogu from BKH and have been having a much better experience with it - getting a pretty strong effect from it actually


The issue is, the strainer bag i was given with my order has popped a leak.  So, i went with the quick fix and used some pantyhose as a filter.  I think the pores on the pantyhose are much larger and let through a lot of grit from the root powder.   I feel like the drink is too thick and can cause a bit of nausea, at least for my GF who has been drinking with me.  Have others had this experience with pantyhose as a filter?  Am i better off just spending the money on a fijian strainer?



 

As the man above me says, a cheap pantyhose is your best bet. It's what I have used in the past. I got some muslin clothes but I found they were way too thick and I didn't get all that I could from my Kava.

it can sometimes be a bit difficult explaining why you have pantyhose' lying around the house though, luckily your GF is drinking with you!

 

[Vekta]

Don't you feel no ashame Kava Cola...
Flaunt yo flesh toned pantyhose...flaunt it and be proud.(smiley: glasses)

(smiley: grin)

 

[kl.Kava Cola]

Don't you feel no ashame Kava Cola...



Flaunt yo flesh toned pantyhose...flaunt it and be proud.(image)




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On Thursdays I'm Diane and I do a great cabaret show in my bedroom lol

 

[kl.Lente]

Yeah I would feel weird about panty hose. Much have watched too many vintage adult videos, or something.


I use the Fijian strainer bag from Bula Kava House, or if the grind is coarser some of the wider ones from my days of buying from Nakamal at Home back when they were the undisputed kings.


If you have a sewing machine, you can probably fix your bag pretty easily. You can also double stitch the seams. But then, if you have a sewing machine, you probably would have done that already.