Traditional Kava

1 ounce (30 grams) Traditional Kava Kava root, medium grind.  This you must prepare and filter.   Traditional Kava kava Kava is the ground roots of the plant Piper methysticum, a member of the pepper family that also includes black pepper. It is a native plant found in the South Pacific.  In small doses, the effects of kava include muscle relaxation, feelings of wellbeing, help with sleep, and, in higher amounts, can be somewhat intoxicating.  Please use with caution.  Measure kava root, about 10 grams per person, about 3 heaping tablespoons, about 2 for micronized kava (8 grams), but you can always make extra for later. Put measured kava into your strainer bag (fine mesh/cheese cloth) and do it over your mixing bowl, some fine powder may sift through but it’s ok, we will still use it. Add room temperature water, about a cup per dose/person. You can adjust the potency by using more kava or using less water.  Let kava sit in water for about 5 minutes to soak up the water and activate t