AluBall Kava Maker w/ 700 ml Shaker Bottle

Considering how much this costs I’m disappointed that the lid split after just 2months

AMAZING. Did traditional brewing methods, 100% according to direction (be careful with the brewing temperature, it's odd, and if you don't follow the right temperature, it won't work right. But this little device 1) makes better (more potent and powerful) Kava than any other method I've tried (including tinctures, capsules and others), 2) Is SUPER easy to use 3) Works in seconds, 4) is very easy to clean 5) looks like any other meatheads protein shake bottle (so no questions from co-workers). If you have issues with anxiety, GET THIS NOW! As a life long sufferer of sever anxiety, I can tell you without hyperbole that one shaker full, made right, with good Kava, gives me faster and better anxiety relief than Valium/Klonopin/etc. It doesn't last as long, but it isn't as hellishly addictive as the benzos mentioned above. Do yourself a favor and get this if you have problems with anxiety, and would rather not go down the path of addictive benzos or other strong Rx medicine that could cause more trouble than it helps.

This is a game changer for kava. When anxiety strikes I don’t want to do traditional prep. This is quick and easy. May not be as strong, but, effective.

As a new kava drinker, I was spoiled to find out about this on kava forums and have it arrive on or before the same date my first kava order arrived. I have not done the traditional brewing method yet, and was tempted to knock off a star thinking that this must not get out the same amount that the longer and more arduous method does, despite the great convenience. I think it still deserves the fifth star despite that, and the price. I will say that others on the kava forums have used multiple "washes" of each ball, which led me to do so as well. The 2nd one certainly seems warranted, and 3rd and even 4th washes with less water seem warranted to me as long as colored water is being produced. I have not after a couple of weeks had any issues with the unit cracking, but I stick with room temperature water. The screwing of the ball worked fine for me for the most part(one time I had difficulty unscrewing it). When it isnt screwing together so easily, i just squeeze it together and it pops in place, often without need for any further screwing. I head read each ball full contained 2-3 tablespoons, but I easily fit 3 heaping tablespoons in. While I can't as of yet compare to the traditional method for efficacy, from what Ive read I can compare to the time and effort, and think this is worth every penny for the convenience. When I get around to trying the traditional preparation method, I plan to update this. If you found this review helpful at all, I'd be grateful if you'd please click the button that says so. Happy kava making/drinking!

Very quick and works well!

No matter how tight the bottle lid or how clean it is, it will leak water out of the lid, it makes Kava very well and is very convenient but the leaking part is pretty annoying. Instead I've been using a shaker bottle instead with the ball for the same effect, but would have been nice to use the aluball maker.