How To Make Kava Tea?

Kava is not only associated with rituals and ceremonies, but it also plays a part as a herbal remedy to relax. It was greatly used in the South Pacific as it is native to islands of the Pacific Ocean, but now, it has gained popularity in many other areas of the world.

With everything that becomes a part of our lives, some questions arise, but the most common question people ask is ‘how to make Kava tea?’. Lucky you! We will not only pen down one but multiple methods of preparing the peculiar tea and a lot of other information!

What Is Kava?

Kava is an extract or beverage which is made from a plant named Piper methysticum. Kava beverages are used for relaxation in some parts of the world. Moreover, it is also used to get rid of stress, but none of these characteristics are scientifically proven.

Coming towards the origin of its name, Kava is derived from the Polynesian word ‘Awa’ which means bitter. However, besides benefits, some serious health damages are believed to be caused by this extract.

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What Ingredients Are Required To Make Kava Tea?

Kava is a popular South Pacific drink that helps calm people down. There are multiple ways to prepare it; however, using hot or boiling water to prepare it makes strong doses. Below are the ingredients to prepare simple Kava tea.

• Two cups of water
• 1 cup Kava root powder
• Cheesecloth

Method To Prepare

People use this method to prepare this particular tea. First, you must gather all the ingredients and then follow the steps.

• Take two cups of water in a bowl and add Kava root powder.
• Lastly, press and squeeze the remaining powder into the cheesecloth to remove the remaining water.

What Are The Popular Methods To Make Kava Tea?

Well, the method we mentioned above was not the only one which is followed to make kava tea. There are other methods also. Let us share with you three different ways to prepare it. 

How To Prepare It Using Different Methods? 

As discussed earlier in the table, the three different ways to make Kava tea, let us show you how to prepare tea using these procedures.

Ground Kava Root

For this, you must take only ground Kava root. Make the tea but take out Kava root before drinking. This can also be done with the help of a tea bag. If you don’t mind your tea being fibrous, you can also leave the Kava in the cup. People add vegetable oil or milk depending on the individual’s taste.

Kneading The Kava

Take a shallow bowl and put in some water. Now take a square cloth, put it inside the bowl and add Kava. Knead the kava, but don’t let it go inside the bowl. Once done, take out the square cloth.

Strainer

Here, you can put Kava into the water and mix it. You can also utilize a blender for this. Now, keep blending it at intervals for almost 10 minutes. Lastly, filter it out with the help of a strainer.

Easiest Way To Make Kava Tea

One of the simplest ways to prepare this tea includes a strainer. You will need to put Kava into the water and mix it well, or you can also use a blender for the purpose. You can also use Kava root for this. Keep blending with intervals. Once water and Kava are blended well, you can strain out the water to separate both. Have a good time enjoying your tea!

Facts About Kava Tea

Not everyone seems fond of its taste because it is more earthy and dust-like. The reason behind this is that it is rooted in water. However, you can make it taste better by adding a bit of honey, lemon, mint leaves, brown sugar, cocoa powder, maple syrup, creamer, cinnamon, mint, ice cubes, milk, or ginger.

Below, there is more information and facts about this tea.

• It is used in ceremonies to feel calm.
• ‘Kava’ is derived from the Polynesian word ‘Awa,’ which means bitter. The name describes the taste itself.
• It is said that it has some health benefits. 
• It is recommended not to drive after drinking Kava, especially in large doses.
• Kava has a woody stem, and its leaves are heart-shaped.
• As the Kava plant is sterile, it can’t reproduce independently. Therefore, propagation is used.
• The relaxation benefit linked to the Kava plant can only be obtained if the roots are used. However, the plant takes about 4 years to mature, which is when it is harvested.

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Is It Safe To Drink Kava Tea? 

According to the National Institute Of Health (NIH), it has some anxiety-relieving properties but can also be responsible for liver damage. These symptoms include yellowing skin and eyes, fever, rash, fatigue, and nausea. Moreover, scientists are still unsure about how it damages the liver.

On the flip side, long-term use can also cause eye problems, heart problems, and dry or yellow skin. It may also interact with other medications.

Conclusion 

Finally, you know how to make Kava tea and all the relevant information. You must not drink it without consulting a doctor; plenty of it should not be consumed.

This drink has a long history of consumption in the South Pacific, but research shows some risks. The roots of Kava are used for consumption. Many countries have banned or restricted its use, but the United States still allows it. Make sure you share this article with your fellows.

Evelyn Hsieh

Evelyn is an avid enthusiast of kratom. She is heavenly driven by a passion for alternative remedies and natural wellness solutions. With a background in pharmacology, she dedicates herself to staying at the forefront of research and developments in the field.

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