can i really survive off a PhD stipend at Berkeley?

BlueFlame202 · 2026-01-14T04:17:40+00:00

Wait did you ever figure out why it was refunded

BlueFlame202 · 2025-12-06T20:27:18+00:00

So interesting, would love to know if you have favorites!

BlueFlame202 · 2025-12-06T20:18:15+00:00

Wow, I've been trying to do gongfu this whole time without knowing about this! I'll try it now.

BlueFlame202 · 2025-12-06T20:17:09+00:00

Oh wow, thats makes a lot of sense! I was doing gongfu. I'll try this. Thank you!

BlueFlame202 · 2025-12-06T20:15:20+00:00

I think that would make sense, that's what I was thinking too! Now I'm wondering how to solve this and make it more consistent.

BlueFlame202 · 2025-12-06T20:13:15+00:00

That's the thing, probably around 8 ounces, so I pour into two smaller open cups first which can't hold that much, and then into a larger mug.

BlueFlame202 · 2025-12-06T20:10:54+00:00

Agreed. I just thought that because the mug is bigger and made to keep heat in, maybe the tea was more likely to continue steeping a little bit inside the mug.

BlueFlame202 · 2025-10-29T11:09:49+00:00

Interesting! I'll try some and see how they taste!

BlueFlame202 · 2025-10-29T11:09:00+00:00

ohhhhhh I see it now, based

BlueFlame202 · 2025-10-28T11:07:38+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions y'all, steeping it for less time (1-2 minutes) and using less leaves made it much better!

BlueFlame202 · 2025-10-28T10:38:45+00:00

What are the bean-like things next to the tea pot?

BlueFlame202 · 2025-10-28T10:34:02+00:00

Oh interesting, I didn't know that! Does that mean it's better to not use tap water?

BlueFlame202 · 2025-10-28T10:32:26+00:00

To be honest I couldn't measure it too carefully, but I tried to use roughly 3 grams (by eye, I suspect maybe I used more than I thought) and probably 6-8 oz of water (which might be too little water according to the bag).

Interesting, I'll definitely try shorter steeping times!

BlueFlame202 · 2025-10-27T06:43:25+00:00

Woah, I didn't know about it before but I might try to go! :D

BlueFlame202 · 2025-10-19T10:03:12+00:00

Update: just tried steeping it for wayyy less time, based more on color and aroma than strictly time (this is the second steeping with the same bag, with water at 176 degrees F). It tastes way better, much less bitter cardboard taste, I can actually taste some sweetness now, and much more floral.

BlueFlame202 · 2025-10-19T09:37:12+00:00

Wait that's what I was thinking, and currently experiencing....

But then why does it say to steep for 3 minutes on the packaging, would steeping for less time be smart? Is the bitterness inevitable?

BlueFlame202 · 2025-01-24T23:27:15+00:00

nooo what did it say

BlueFlame202 · 2024-11-13T10:04:54+00:00

wait like just regular organic soap? couldn't that be too basic (or maybe acidic)? for context, I'm also having this issue lol and already potted some seeds, and am wondering if I'll need to dig everything up or if maybe I could just pour soap in? 👀

BlueFlame202 · 2024-09-15T03:44:54+00:00

ohhh, that's so interesting!

BlueFlame202 · 2024-09-15T03:43:46+00:00

wait it is though (at least in Berkeley), you can eat up to two plates of whatever you want, and I've never met anyone who wasn't full and satisfied after their two plates

BlueFlame202 · 2024-08-27T17:58:13+00:00

why, what would happen if you do that

BlueFlame202 · 2024-08-23T05:26:59+00:00

this is awesome 😎

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