The Kava Journal

Field notes, research, history, culture, cultivation, and observations from more than two decades working with kava.

Understanding Kava Varieties: Noble, Tudei, and Papua ISA
Understanding Kava Varieties: Noble, Tudei, and Papua ISA
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Understanding Kava Varieties: Noble, Tudei, and Papua ISA

Understanding Kava Varieties: Noble, Tudei, and Papua ISA In the diverse world of kava, not all varieties are created equal....
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Blender jar of freshly macerated kava with a thick foam emulsion carrying a yellow tinge
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Thirty seconds, three cycles, one 150 µm bag: the short warm-water extraction behind the numbers
The full short warm-water extraction protocol from White Paper No. 2 — fresh frozen root, 30-second maceration, a 150 µm nylon bag, three cycles — and why most of the kavalactone in the cup is carried on solids, not dissolved.
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