A group of men dressed in traditional clothing with floral necklaces participate in a ceremonial activity involving pouring a liquid into a large basin, possibly as part of a cultural ritual.

To Make a Strong Potent Kava Drink

Choose which amount of kava powder you require:
150mls room temperature spring water 1 drink – 10gms of kava
300mls room temperature spring water 2 drinks – 20gms of kava
1.5 litres room temperature spring water 10 drinks – 100gms of kava

***Do not drive after three shells of Kava***

Traditional Way

Wash hands first

Equipment needed:
Kava powder
Kava strainer bag
Room temperature spring water
Flat round bowl

METHOD

Add room temperature spring water in round bowl.
Place strainer bag into water then add the right amount
of kava powder into strainer bag.  
Knead kava powder that’s in strainer bag in bowl of
room temperature spring water for 5 minutes.
Cover bowl with clean cloth, leave for 1 hour then
repeat kneading for 5 minutes.
Take strainer bag out of water squeezing the strainer bag with
the kava powder inside until no more water comes out.
Put dry kava powder in bin, rinse strainer bags in warm water,
hang out to dry for next time.

Modern Way

Wash hands first

Equipment needed:
Kava powder
Kava strainer bag
Room Temperature Spring water
Large jug
Any Blender

METHOD
Put room temperature spring water into blender or jug
depending on what sort of blender you have.
Blend for 5 minutes.
Cover with clean cloth for 1 hour then blend for another 5 minutes.
Put strainer bag over cup or jug then pour ingredients in strainer bag then take
strainer bag out of water squeezing the strainer bag with the kava powder inside
until no more water comes out.
Put dry kava powder in bin, rinse strainer bags in warm water,
hang out to dry for next time.

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