The question of whether Kava Kava Tea can give someone a high after drinking has been debated for quite some time. The truth is that drinking large quantities of the tea can not only get you feeling high but it can last up to 48 hours. Initially, a study was done to see whether drinking kava tea can help reduce social anxiety. One group of individuals was given a placebo and the other group was given kava tea. The group that drank the actual kava kava tea showed signs of reduced anxiety compared to the placebo group.
This is just one example of the effects of kava tea on the body and mind. The drink has been used for decades by Islanders during festivals and events to help remain calm and slightly sedated. The best way to ingest this type of tea is by grinding up the actual root of the kava instead of using the by products such as stems and leaves. Actual kava root is the most potent form of kava available and that is the part of the plan that has been traditionally used by indigenous people.
If you are interested in purchasing kava tea to feel the potent effects of the plant on your body, make sure to only choose fresh roots. The ideal situation would be to use an actual fresh kava root from the Island of Fiji, but if that is not possible, the next best thing would be to buy fresh tea packets. When looking to buy kava tea, look to see the date on the packaging. If it is not labeled on the package then be sure to contact the actual company selling the tea and ask them when the items were packaged. Old packaged kava tea will not nearly have the same effect as newer packaged tea. Freshness plays an important role in maintain the active ingredients from Kava. One final point to remember is to mix kava tea with hot water to make the drink stronger but to not heat it past 140 degrees Fahrenheit because this can ruin the main ingredients which cause sedation and relaxation.
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