kl.Big Thier
Kava Curious
So I went to Wal-Mart and other stores, everybody looked at me like I was crazy when I asked about it. I've yet to try a hardware store though. I regret not purchasing one when I bought my kava.
Where the HELL can I find a strainer bag/cheescloth/muslin?
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Prince Philip
Duke of Edinborogu
Paint strainer. Go to any paint store.
kl.Big Thier
Kava Curious
Judd said:
Of course... But I should receive my kava shortly, I'm not waiting another 2 weeks for the bag lol... I finally found a cheesecloth at Canadian Tire. People have no idea what the fuck it is when I mention it.
Prince Philip
Duke of Edinborogu
I tried using cheesecloth once, it was awful. You're really better off with a paint strainer or a Fijisack.
krunkedout
Kava Lover
kl.metacog
Kava Enthusiast
Does anyone feel that using an old t shirt makes the kava taste like...t shirt? The detergent has to be long gone since I've used it several times but I always notice the off flavor when I do...
krunkedout
Kava Lover
I once used a black t-shirt and it made my kava have a material taste and I could feel little fibers. With the one I use now I don't notice any effect on taste or texture.metacog said:
kl.metacog
Kava Enthusiast
: O ! That's the color of mine! That must be it. Now the search begins for another t shirt I can sacrifice...Krunkedout said:
kl.Big Thier
Kava Curious
Prince Philip said:
Yeah? But the paint strainer they had had relatively large holes... Large enough for powdered plant matter to pass through!
kl.Cocos kava
Kava Curious
Paint strainer. Home Depot, lowes, ace any hardware store.
Paint strainers usually have large pores, so using them on micronized or near micronized grinds is the same as pouring it directly into your water. With kavas like stone, or the new Bula Kava House grind I use paint strainers. The catch is that I use 3 of them together to be sure it strains out a good bit of the root solids. They last a good long time when using 3 and they do a great job too.
Prince Philip
Duke of Edinborogu
I like the beauty of the Fijistrainers. They add something special to the ritual of preparing kava for consumption.
Crunked
Proselytizer
You will find after a few uses of your strainer bag that it needs a wash. Don't throw it in the wash with other items that have a conditioner rinse.
I made that mistake recently. If you think root tastes bad, wait till you try root + laundry conditioner. I barely got it down -- borderline barf. (smiley: sick)
But it was either that or throw out my mix. (Cry)
I made that mistake recently. If you think root tastes bad, wait till you try root + laundry conditioner. I barely got it down -- borderline barf. (smiley: sick)
But it was either that or throw out my mix. (Cry)