BESTKAVABAR / EQUIPMENT FIELD SHEET
Give the whole batch a test.
Compare one current-method batch and one candidate batch per sheet. Repeat at least three times with the same root lot and target recipe. Page two has a seller checklist with space for answers.
Time from the first measurement until the next batch could start, including transfer and cleanup. Sum active time across all staff. Two people working ten minutes = twenty staff-minutes. Input water is not finished yield.
Date: ____________________ Operator(s): ___________________________
Root / lot: ____________________ Target recipe: ______________________
| Record for this batch | Current method | Proposed method |
|---|---|---|
| Method / exact model | ||
| Batch number | ||
| Root weight (grams) | ||
| Water added (US gallons) | ||
| Usable finished yield (US gallons) | ||
| Loading (elapsed minutes) | ||
| Agitation (elapsed minutes) | ||
| Finishing / straining (elapsed minutes) | ||
| Transfer (elapsed minutes) | ||
| Cleaning + reset (elapsed minutes) | ||
| Total active staff-minutes, all staff | ||
| Total elapsed minutes, including reset | ||
| Root + consumables cost ($ / batch) | ||
| Taste, texture, consistency | ||
| Rework, spills, other observations |
1 US gallon = 3.785 liters. Record the same units for both methods. Use actual sold demand for cost comparisons; do not count excess production as sold. Observed taste and consistency do not measure chemical potency.
BESTKAVABAR / SELLER CHECKLIST
Five questions before you buy.
Seller / contact: ____________________ Date: ____________________
Exact model: ____________________ Delivered quote: ______________
- Can we watch a complete run with our recipe, including cleaning and reset?
- Which tasks need an operator, and what accessories are required?
- What intended use, duty cycle, warranty, and cleaning directions apply?
- Which spare parts should we keep, and how long do replacements take?
- What are the delivered price, stock status, ship date, and trial or return terms?
BestKavaBar · Researched September 5, 2026 · bestkavabar.com/kava-making-machine/