By skyforbes 
Although a chemical analysis of instant kava powder tends to show slightly lower quantities of active constituents, more of them are believed to be made available for absorption, and with increased bioavailability comes increased effect, and some people say a faster onset. Interestingly, the process of removing the excess fibre does alter the ratio of kavalactones a little bit, so an instant kava root powder from the exact same plant as traditional kava root powder can actually impart a different subjective experience, which is one reason why it’s worth trying both to see which you prefer.
Instant Kava Powder vs Traditional Kava Root Squeezes
Another factor to consider with instant kava root powders is that with the ease of fine-tuning exactly how much you make on a shell-by-shell basis, along comes better-than-expected value because you’ll never make too much or too little. Once the increased absorbability of instant kava by the body’s digestive system is considered, many people feel that on a drink-by-drink basis, instant kavas are priced very fairly alongside traditional squeezes, not to mention that they are a great option for people who don’t have the time or desire to ritualise the kava preparation so much, or who want a super-easy kava session clean-up.
Personally, I enjoy them both, but tend to prefer instants when I am alone or with just 1 or 2 friends, and traditional blends when there are more than just 3 of us. If you try them both, especially back-to-back so that the differences are more pronounced, you’ll soon see which one you prefer, or if you’re like me and enjoy them both, occasion dependent.
Have a look through online shop at Root & Pestle. Their instant kava powders give a nice smooth drink with none of the “gittiness” that some people might otherwise rightfully worry about. Remarkably, they are about as palatable as drinking kava can be, whilst still hitting hard. The ease with which they go down doesn’t seem to match the high effectiveness of the drink, but it’s wonderful to get a few pleasant surprises in life. I recommend treating yourself to the next level of kava and order a few single cultivar kava root powders today – instant or traditional, the choice is yours, and you can’t really go wrong either way.
To learn more see our Kava Preparation guide.