How To Make Kava? | Special Guide 2025

Hey there! Then you want to know how to make kava and try this wonderful traditional beverage? You are in the right spot. Kava, also known as kava kava, is a sedating beverage derived from the root of the kava plant. Could you not feel that you are a beginner at it?

The steps in this straight forward primer will walk you through how to make kava at home, and even give a few tricks I use to make it taste better. Ok, we will begin.

Video Credit Goes To: The Kava Flow

What is Kava and Why People Love It?

Kava is a beverage manufactured with the aid of a kava powder or root mixture as a part with water. It is loved by people because of its relaxing characteristics and cultural values in most of the Pacific Islands. Wish to know how to make kava tea and/or learn the simple kava blender technique? It is all here.

Ingredients Needed for Making Kava at Home

• 30-40 grams of good-quality kava powder
• 2 cups of cold or lukewarm water
• A kava strainer bag or a fine cheesecloth
• Optional: Fresh fruit or coconut milk as a chaser to improve flavor

How to Make Kava: Traditional Preparation Method

Video Credit Goes To: Kavahana

• Place about 35g of kava powder into the kava strainer bag.
• Put the bag into a bowl with 2 cups of cold water.
• Knead the bag gently for about 5 minutes to release the active ingredients.
• Squeeze the bag well to extract all the liquid.
• Pour the strained liquid into cups (called shells in some cultures).
• Drink quickly in 1-2 gulps, using fresh fruit or coconut milk as a chaser to make kava taste good.

Quick & Easy: The Kava Blender Method

If you want a faster way to make kava, try the kava blender method:

• Combine kava powder and water in a blender at a 1:15 ratio (1g powder to 15ml water).
• Blend for 2-3 minutes.
• Strain the mixture to remove fine fibers (these can cause stomach discomfort).
• Enjoy.

How to Prepare Instant Kava & Benefits

For an even simpler option, you can use instant kava powder:

• Add 1-2 teaspoons of instant kava powder into a cup.
• Pour cold water or juice and stir.
• Drink slowly or quickly, depending on your preference.
• Benefits and risks of kava drinking

Tips for Preparing and Drinking Kava

• Take breaks of 15-20 minutes between servings to feel the effects.
• Drink on an empty stomach for better results.
• Use a chaser like fruit or coconut milk to improve taste.
• Start with small amounts to see how your body reacts.

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