Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

(Edit: tested noble) Ok, so I will start with what most people are looking for and then get into a few concerning aspects about this kava. First, most people want to know about the potency, and in that respect, it is good, decently strong. It has a nice numbing effect on the mouth, which would imply a good kavalactone content. It has an earthy smell and taste, which is completely normal and pretty mild for a kava. It is definitely more heady than heavy, which is where it should be because it's not a Vanuatuan blend. I decided to branch out a bit from the Vanuatu blends that I usually buy for a change of pace, but I don't feel the typical euphoria that should come with a heady blend. Those are usually the top things that people want to know, but I will address something that might be a cause of concern for some, but definitely not all. Nowhere is it stated on the package, nor the website, that it's noble. This is important for a variety of reasons, but for me, it just helps determine it's origin and whether it's going to give me a hangover, hurt the liver, ect. I mention this because many vendors have given kava a bad name by selling kava that is not noble because it is strong, matures quickly, and the effects last longer. The problem is that the effects aren't great and can cause nausea and hangover. Another area of concern is that there is no third party verification that it's noble or actually from where they say it's from because it can actually be from anywhere if it's not verified. After that it's not a stretch for a vendor to put in leaves and stems, which are toxic. I'm not saying they have, but it's a concern. Reputable brands should address these things on their website. "Premium" does not mean anything in the kava world. Last, but not least, I would like to see a kavalactone content on the website because it shows a knowledge of their product. Many other vendors are doing this now and gives good insight into how potent it is as well as how it will affect a person. Those are just my concerns, but definitely feels like a good product. I am going to put my money where my mouth is and do an acetone test on it to check nobility. If it's not, then I will definitely do an update.