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Clean caapi preparation?

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soulfood

soulfood

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Hello folks!

Has anyone ever managed to fridge decant a caapi brew down to complete transparency? I've heard of folk using egg whites and gelatin and what not to clear it up, but I'd rather stay clear of that path if I can. Obviously I know as the brew becomes more concerntrated as it's reduced then light probably won't penetrate, no matter how clean, but for the purpose of this particular brew I'd like it to be very clear. It's been in the fridge for 3 days now and only a slight cleanup has been observed. I'm quite happy to leave it for a number of weeks if I know it will clear up eventually and maintain its potency, but I guess what I'd like to know is, will it happen?

So far I've just used vine, water, patience and good honest hard work with no other additives. I'd like to keep it that way for the sake of my personal relationship with the plant.


It's important :)
 
Many times I have drank the mud...

I'm not sure how "clearing" a brew would effect potency: I have reconstituted sediment caked at the bottom of a jar, for fully active doses.

With Mimosa, the oils will decant in about a day to leave a very clear product. I have kept Caapi for sometimes 6 weeks, with no such natural separation occurring to the point of transparency.

Please do share about how freezing works out for you: if it is possible to get the brew completely clear, how the flavor and potency were impacted, etc.

Sweet dreams. :)
 
I have kept Caapi for sometimes 6 weeks, with no such natural separation occurring to the point of transparency.
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This may depend on the pH of the brew. At a certain pH the particles should flocculate and precipitate. I think it is around pH 4.6-4.8
 
ms_manic_minxx said:
I have reconstituted sediment caked at the bottom of a jar, for fully active doses.
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D'oh!

Someone silly has been tipping that down the sink! Well he'll know next time... so would you say that to get rid of this part somewhat take away from the overall rounded feel of the brew? I don't want to be doing that you see!

Thanks for the tips folks :)
 
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