I just got a bag of kava kava root powder?

i just got a bag of pure ground kava kava piper methysticum,and dont have a clue how to use it.i put a tea spoon full of it in to boiled water and it tasted horrible so i poured it out.how much should i use for a good kick and how do i prepair it for consumption .can i just wash a tea spoon back with some cola?

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Answer:
Here's what you do:
1. Grab a bandanna or some other kind of cloth. Put a fistful or so of kava kava inside, and tie it shut. You've basically just made a giant teabag full of kava kava.
2. Get a massive bowl, and fill it with hot (not boiling) water. Let the bag sit in the bowl until it is room temperature.
3. Stir, and scoop from the bottom of the bowl when serving. Best enjoyed in the company of friends.
4. Be prepared for it to taste weird– it's an acquired taste, like wine or beer. You may want a chaser at first. It can also make your tongue numb, just for a bit. Also, drink kind of slowly– it can take 15 minutes for it to have an effect, so if you chug a bunch all at once, before you know it you'll be passed out! It won't injured you, but you'll sleep right through the relaxing fun.
*Enjoy!* I wish I had some kava kava right now…