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This is a "new" kava recipe that I have heard alluded to
but have never actually found. After some experimenting,
I think I have found an efficient way to make a strong
kava drink w/ some taste to it, and hopefully which
maintains the traditional spirit.
1. Mix anywhere from ½ oz - 2 oz powdered kava root
(depending on the number of consumers and the desired
strength of the brew) w/ 1 can coconut milk, then fill
can w/ water and add it, also. I have also used a can of
coconut juice (sweetened water w/ chunks of coconut)
instead of water w/ excellent results. Coconut
definitely helps lessen the bitter-soil taste of kava
without overpowering the characteristic "kava" taste.
2. Blend intermittently in short bursts for about 5
minutes. I believe the longer you blend the pulp, the
more kavalactones are released.
3. Pour into nylon stocking or other strainer and wring
out into large kava bowl (there will be a thick white
emulsion that I call "Kava Butter"; I believe this is
potent stuff and try to scrape all of it off of the
strainer, but it's texture can make it a little bit
tough to gulp down from the cup.) Make sure to wring as
much liquid from the pulp-mass as possible, but take
care not to tear the strainer (important for nylon hose)
4. This should make about 2-3 coconut shells/coffee cups
of kava, which can be drunk in ½ cup increments.
Personally I prefer to knock back 1-2 shells/cups
quickly and then relax in a dimly lit room and enjoy
that warm, relaxed feeling.
5. Pour the kava from the strainer back into the blender
(especially if you used a larger amount). Even though
traditionally kava is not kept but rather consumed
immediately, I have found that it keeps for a day or two
in the refrigerator and since I use 2 oz. At a sitting,
I generally get 2-3 batches out of this amount. You can
also start w/ a smaller amount (½ oz.) and save it and
add another ½ oz. per batch.
6. Finally, the amounts above are guidelines. I find ½
an ounce to be a rather small amount for me (200+ lbs.)
but would probably be fine for a smaller person. If I
were having a gathering in which several people were
going to partake, I may use even 3 or 4 oz., depending
on the type of heaviness I wanted the brew to invoke.
I hope you find this recipe idea tasty and effective.
Bright blessings.
Doug |
