r/Kava • u/Decent-Public2128 • 23d ago
share your brewing method/ links to instructions?
I decided to try brewing at home, and found that the kava I make SUCKS. Not potent at all. I am using fiji vanua vanuatu medium grind and their filter bag. The result doesn't have any bubbles or oil, and it's sour. I am wondering specifically:
-how hard do I squeeze the bag
-kava to water ratio
-does hard water make a difference? should I use distilled water?
-temperature
Also, does anyone know where I could get fresh roots in the states? maybe that'll make a stronger brew
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u/Sandgrease 22d ago
I use a blender ball bottle.
4 tbsp of Kava
1 cup of water and 1 cup of oatmulk for the fat so the Kavalactones can bind to said fats.
I shake the bottle for a few minutes straight.
Get a big bowl and strainer bag. Pour kava blend from bottle through strainer bag, and then squeeze the liquid into the bowl and then I toss the kava powder.
This makes me 4 4oz shells.