Is it worth trying to flavor up the kava and water mixture?
Absolutely! I have had success with many types of juices although only experimentation will tell you what works for you. Making kava with canned coconut water instead of regular water is nice for the kava beginner because it will be slightly sweet on the palate. The slightly bitter and sometimes even acrid flavor of kava tends to blend well with other earthy tasting things like coffee or chocolate for instance. Basically anything that’s complementary or provides a flavor mask. You can find all sorts of creative ideas such as kava lattes, kava coladas, kava milkshakes, kava smoothies, kava candy, the list goes on and on. There’s a lot of room to be creative with it – to wherever your imagination takes you. Just have fun with it!