First Timers Guide to Kava

Great kava, I realized, demands time and respect for the root. Join us on a journey as we navigate through the sea of conflicting beliefs on kava, reveal the truth about techniques and tools of kava, and take you from kava newbie to kava enlightened.

From raw kava powder to a perfectly brewed cup, let’s dive into uncovering the art and science of proper kava preparation.

0:00 - Introduction
2:45 - Quality and Origin of Kava
3:22 - Kava's Connection to Spirituality
7:21 - How Can You Tell if it's Good Kava?
8:52 - Which Kava Should I Get?
11:15 - Basal and Lateral Roots
12:42 - Kavalactones and Kava Chemotypes
14:45 - First Documented Use of Kava
15:53 - How To Make Traditional Kava
17:53 - How To Get More For Your Money
19:15 - How To Drink Kava
21:32 - Kyle’s First Kava Experience
24:54 - Kava Reverse Tolerance
26:12 - Kava and the Liver
26:46 - Is Kava Addictive?
27:54 - What are the Negative Side Effects of Kava?
28:46 - Closing