Not to change the subject here... ...but I've been thinking of kava tea myself. Worth the hassle? Help you get to sleep?
If you get the root powder and make it the traditional way then it’s definitely worth it. The supplements are overpriced and honestly don’t do anything. And it’s not too much of a hassle. You just need a large bowl, a teabag-like strainer, some water, and some root powder. I would knead it and strain it for a minimum of five minutes but that’s usually enough to make some pretty strong tea. The amount of kava you use is important too.
But yeah it’s very good for relaxing at the end of the day and getting to sleep. It’s kind of like a wave of relaxation hits you and your suddenly not worried about much. Your muscles start to relax and you feel this happy, sometimes almost euphoric buzz in your head. Your body might feel a little heavier but your mind stays clear, unlike with alcohol. It’s pretty cool. And supposedly there’s a reverse tolerance with it, so the more you do it the more you realize it’s effects.
I’m currently using some kava I got at a local herb shop and it’s nowhere near as good as the stuff I ordered online. Check out Kalm With Kava if you want to order some quality root powder. They sell the strainers too.