Here at Kavahana, we want everyone to love Kava Nectar as much as we do. But we know that involves building trust and helping you have a great experience when you drink Kava Nectar for the first time. Here, we have created a list of tips and tricks to keep in mind when you are starting out on your kava journey.
Drink kava nectar on an empty stomach
When your stomach is empty, there is nothing else for the kava to compete with for absorption. This means that the kavalactones (the active ingredients in kava) can be absorbed quickly and efficiently. Drinking kava at least 3-4 hours after a meal or snack is best. Traditionally, kava is drunk as an after-work beverage before going home for the day.
Try Kava Nectar with coconut water
There are several different ways to make kava, including the lengthy traditional method. But we recommend starting out with Kava Nectar. It’s a form of instant kava made from the dried juice of the kava plant roots. The key to a great first experience is using ice-cold coconut water when you mix the kava nectar. It’s not too sweet and mixes well with the kava nectar, creating an earthy, fresh taste.
Your tongue might feel funny
When you drink Kava Nectar for the first time, you’ll probably get a fuzzy, tingling feeling in your mouth and on your tongue. You might even feel a little numb. This is due to the different kavalactones in the kava root. Kavalactones are kava’s active ingredients and have different effects on your nervous system. This ranges from the calming and relaxing kava it is known for to an anesthetic or numbing effect that you feel in your mouth.
The quality of kava matters
The quality of kava you drink can seriously impact your experience. Poorly sourced kava may use other parts of the plant rather than the root, affecting its strength and how it makes you feel. We recommend buying from small Pacific Island farmers who produce fresh, high-quality kava. This has the bonus of supporting the cultural tradition of kava, which is important when consuming it.
Kava root has a reverse tolerance
Most of us have heard of tolerance when talking about drugs and alcohol. This is when you need more substance to get the same effects. Well, with Kava Nectar, it’s the opposite. Kava is a natural adaptogen; it helps support your body’s response to emotional and physical stress. Kava nectar’s reverse tolerance means the more Kava Nectar you drink, the less you need to experience the same effects.
You may not feel the effects when you first drink kava nectar
For some new users, they don’t feel the effects right away. Don’t lose hope! There are many factors that go into how Kava Nectar affects us. If you follow these simple strategies you are bound to have a great experience with Kava Nectar. And hopefully, the first of many.
