What's that smell?

[Prince Philip]

First, we need to sort out with Neil deGrasse Tyson if we're going to rename 'Plutonium' to 'Not-Really-A-Planetnium' or not. The expensive of printing out those labels, you know?

We're also working with the Hershey Chocolate Company to use "you got your plutonium in my heroin! / you got your herion in my plutonium!"

Why are we making this product, you may ask? Simple. To break the addiction to oil, we needed to come up with something MORE addictive to meet America's energy needs.

 

[Prince Philip]

Already have our first Youtube video for the product. We're going to call it "heavy metal."

 

[Bula Kava House]

The 11 Year Waka is safely sealed during transportation, and is not transported with anything unsafe. Really, all you get is that lovely ginger scent, and as @verticity mentioned, maybe a little anti nausea. It really was a pleasant mistake.

 

[Prince Philip]

Alright, time for seriousness.

To anyone who is just stumbling in and and fearful that anyone involved in the process of packaging and transportation of this kava, let's lay out some background knowledge, lest we invoke Poe's Law.

Kava root has this amazingly quality of absorbing the aroma of anything remotely near it. It's why it tastes like the soil it was grown in. And it's why you should never use fabric softener when washing your strainer bags. Fresh ginger has this amazing quality of being aromatic.

If anything, we should be praising Judd for his honesty here. He could have claimed that this was done on purpose. The precedent exists with Coconut Kava. In fact, this raises a question. Should Ginger Kava be "a thing"?

 

[The Kap'n]

Should Ginger Kava be "a thing"?

I would be curious enough to purchase said kava that had been purposely imbued with ginger. Seems like a combination that's already popular with some people here.

 

[Bula Kava House]

Alright, time for seriousness.

To anyone who is just stumbling in and and fearful that anyone involved in the process of packaging and transportation of this kava, let's lay out some background knowledge, lest we invoke Poe's Law.

Kava root has this amazingly quality of absorbing the aroma of anything remotely near it. It's why it tastes like the soil it was grown in. And it's why you should never use fabric softener when washing your strainer bags. Fresh ginger has this amazing quality of being aromatic.

If anything, we should be praising Judd for his honesty here. He could have claimed that this was done on purpose. The precedent exists with Coconut Kava. In fact, this raises a question. Should Ginger Kava be "a thing"?

THANK YOU! Yes, kava does tend to take on flavors and scents, and ginger is definitely a powerful scent and flavor. This absorption easily takes place through sealed, heavy plastic bags

Regarding if we should have ginger kava, funny you should ask. My supplier had the same thought and also provides that exact micronized product. It's of course mostly micronized kava, but there is a small amount of crystallized micronized ginger included. If there's enough interest, I would consider selling it for sure.

 

[verticity]

How about the Martha Stewart scented kava collection: Vanilla Chai, Lavender, Creme Broulee, Apple Spice, Coffee.

 

[Deactivated Account]

I'll have mine 'dog shit dread' please.....oh wait thats OEM.

 

[blindy107]

It's not just "scent of ginger" in this stuff. I got my shipment in last night and the taste is there as well. It's delightful! But it almost seems like it's ground in with the root. I'll do some consumption tests and let you know

 

[blindy107]

That's why I am becoming more and more convinced that vacuum sealing is the only way to store kava (we've just purchased a proper vacuum sealer for our society): it drastically reduces the risk of mold growth, protects the powder from moisture and odors and keeps all the kavalactones inside the bag

I'm not sure I agree with that statement fully. I use vacuum sealing for immersion cooking and the aromatics I place in the bag with my protein permeate for sure. Not only does the water take on the scent but it comes out very lightly into the air. Would it not also apply the other direction? If smells get out I assume they could get in as well. Negative pressure would draw in from positive pressure normally. The water/airtight seal obviously allows some scent to pass so I would think it goes both ways...

 

[TheKavaSociety]

I'm not sure I agree with that statement fully. I use vacuum sealing for immersion cooking and the aromatics I place in the bag with my protein permeate for sure. Not only does the water take on the scent but it comes out very lightly into the air. Would it not also apply the other direction? If smells get out I assume they could get in as well. Negative pressure would draw in from positive pressure normally. The water/airtight seal obviously allows some scent to pass so I would think it goes both ways...

Well, I still think vacuum sealing does a far better job at keeping scents away than simply wrapping the powder in plastic or some fabric. From my experience, it keeps things fresh and I've noticed no change in the intensity and type of kava smell when the powder is packed this way..

 

[blindy107]

Well, I still think vacuum sealing does a far better job at keeping scents away that simply wrapping the powder in plastic or some fabric. From my experience, it keeps things fresh and I've noticed no change in the intensity and type of kava smell when the powder is packed this way..

Interesting. I agree for sure on the freshness. Without a doubt. The smell thing perplexed me as well with my vac sealer. It could be due to heating maybe.

 

[Deleted User01]

On a similar note, if an expectant mother ate Ginger every day of her pregnancy, would she then conceive a child that would grow up with a nickname of "carrot top".

 

[Bula Kava House]

It's not just "scent of ginger" in this stuff. I got my shipment in last night and the taste is there as well. It's delightful! But it almost seems like it's ground in with the root. I'll do some consumption tests and let you know

No ginger in there. Just a strong scent, and scent is so very closely related to taste. Do a test: Plug your nose while you drink. There's shouldn't be any ginger flavor at all.

 

[blindy107]

No ginger in there. Just a strong scent, and scent is so very closely related to taste. Do a test: Plug your nose while you drink. There's shouldn't be any ginger flavor at all.

Understood. I get the spicy sensation on my tongue which is not related to smell. That would more of an "essence". Not that I'm complaining. It's outstanding like this!