Im considering purchasing sandals for walking and light running and Im wondering if theres anything specific I should look.
Do sandals for barefoot running have an arch or does that defeat the purpose of barefoot footwear?
How do barefoot sandals and minimalist shoes differ? Im assuming the minimalist shoes offer more cushion, grip, and support?
Ive been going through the oolongs I brought from taiwan tea crafts and Im wondering if Im brewing the lighter oolongs correctly.
Ive been brewing them grandpa-style with 90°C water and they seem to be lacking in flavor; not sure if its because theyre from last years spring harvest. If I use hotter water, its a little to astringent for me.
I seem to be having an easier time brewing more oxidized and roasted oolongs (not sure if ding dong falls in this category) the same way with 95°C water.
Any tips?
I recently purchased my first high-quality matchas and Im wondering how I should be storing them.
Based on some searching, it seems like the following would be appropriate:
freezer:
long-term (>1 year?), unopened
refrigerator:
short-term (2-3 months?), unopened
short-term, opened, used infrequently
other dark, dry place (cabinet?)
short-term, opened, used frequently
Matcha should be put in opaque containers, as well as a resealable bag if it came in one and the air should be squeezed out. It should also be allowed to come up to room temperature if put in the fridge or freezer (about how long should it take?).
If I want to use a frozen, unopen matcha, I should move it to the fridge for a while and then let get to room temperature?
If matcha has been in the fridge for a somewhat long time (4+ months), should it be transfered to the freezer?
I recently purchased my first high-quality matchas and Im wondering how I should be storing them.
Based on the article linked and some searching, it seems like the following would be appropriate:
freezer:
refrigerator:
other dark, dry place (cabinet?)
Matcha should be put in opaque containers, as well as a resealable bag if it came in one and the air should be squeezed out. It should also be allowed to come up to room temperature if put in the fridge or freezer (about how long should it take?).
If I want to use a frozen, unopen matcha, I should move it to the fridge for a while and then let get to room temperature?
If matcha has been in the fridge for a somewhat long time (4+ months), should it be transfered to the freezer?
I have a tendency to burn meat when I grill at a korean bbq restaurant and Im wondering what I can do to minimize this.
How can I develop a crust (char and crust is the same?) of the meat; most of the time there doest seem to be a crust
Does the following seem appropriate for chinese and taiwanese teas:
100°C:
95°C:
90°C:
85°C: yellow
80°C: green
Any changes youd make and/or caveats youd add?
This seems to work well grandpa-style for me
If these guidelines seem accurate, feel free to comment the temperature thatd work well for other teas and Ill add them
Not sure if this is appropriate to ask here, but Id like to try some heichas (non-puer) and Im wondering which vendor(s) youd recommend.
I recently started making matcha and Im considering purchasing powdered hojicha. Is powdered hojicha supposed to be prepared with just water or as a latte?
Im also considering loose leaf hojicha(s) and Im wondering which you recommend? Im considering purchasing from here
How should loose leaf hojicha be prepared? Ive read that it should be prepared with 80°C water and that near boiling or boiling water can be used if you want a smokier taste.
I recently bought some white teas and they tatsted very light when I brewed them. Are they supposed to be like that?
I cover the bottom of the pot with tea (I forgot to measure how much tea it was) and used 90°C water.
How do you suggest brewing white teas?
I recently started to make matcha and Im wondering if itd be better to choose matcha or subscribe to a matcha club?
Which matcha would you recommend for someone who just starting drinking matcha?
Which matcha club(s) do you recommend?
I recently started to make matcha and use this. Im wondering how I can tell if Im making the matcha properly?
I made usucha using two grams of matcha, 60 ml of 80°C water, and whisked in an m-shaped till foam formed.
What are the differences between chinese and japanese matcha?
I recently started to make matcha (the matcha is from the vendor linked) and Im wondering how I can tell if Im making the matcha properly?
I made usucha using two grams of matcha, 60 ml of 80°C water, and whisked in an m-shaped till foam formed.
What are the differences between chinese and japanese matcha?
I currently work in fulfillment and I think I might be ready to leave and move to a different area in supply chain. Id like to work in analytics or adjacent roles, but I dont think I have the qualification for it.
How/where would you suggest I pivot?
Ive worked in fulfillment for about two year and also have clerical experience. I have a bachelor degree that included classes in operations, programming, and stats.
Id like to purchase a few polo shirts (with no spandex) for my dad for fathers day and Im wondering what I should buy?
Im considering purchasing the polos from brook brothers or lands end.
What should I look for in a polo aside from the material(s) its made of?
I recent asked here about the pace and tolerance for mistakes/failure to meet deadlines in supply chain jobs and it seems like its fast paced and theres little to no room for error?
How do you stay ahead and minimize mistakes?
When forecasting, how do you ensure that your forecast is "good" as you probably wont know that till a while later?
Not sure if this is appropriate to ask here, but how can I prevent frozen foods from getting soggy when heating?
I usually use an air fryer, but usually the food is a little soggier than Id like it to be
Not sure if this is appropriate to ask here, but how fast paced are jobs in supply chain? How much of a "tolerance(?)" is there for mistakes/failure to meet deadlines?
I hope to get into demand planning at one point, but Im wondering how jobs in supply chain are in these regards.
I recently slept over at a family friends house and I think the pillow I slept on might be better for me than my current pillow (coop essence with an extra bag/3 oz of phluff). I think it was a solid latex or memory foam?
Im a heavier male that sleeps mainly on my sides. I have mild neck, shoulder, and upper back pain.
Which pillow(s) would you recommend?
Not sure if this is appropriate to ask here, but Id like to create a playlist of cantonese songs to listen to when going on road trips with family and Im wondering what song(s) youd recommend?
So far, this is what I have: https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjbcujnuLYsTl2NqbLVBqNPRZkxLpAjM
Ideally, itd be at least an hour, but these are the only songs that I remember from my childhood
Whats your favorite restaurant for "cheap" tacos?
Do you like different restaurant for different types of tacos/filling (I think thats the right word?)?
Not sure whats considered cheap for tacos in nyc, but I consider anything under $3.5 or $3.75 to be "cheap"?
Edit: Forgot to add that food carts/trucks work as well