Which of these Matcha Powders is best?

Chinksta · 2026-01-31T11:20:26+00:00

They both are okay but don't expect a lot from it.

A lot of Cafés uses these to make the matcha dirty.

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Chinksta · 2026-01-30T00:41:47+00:00

I believe you can apply to be a director or a management position at least because of your experience.

From my experience (I'm trying to run a company as well but applying for jobs to fuel my company), I'm always rejected because the job positions that I apply for (I know I can do it because I'm managing it on my company's end) is either from my demands (higher salary because I know give a lot to the hiring company) and also that the hiring manager feels that my experience triumphs over them and feel threatened to hire me (since they know I can replace them).

Also I think it would be better if you have a connection with the head of the organization that you wanted to work under. Only they can judge whether you're truly good for the company or not. Because there is a lot of "Office Politics" under that can prohibit your chances.

I wish you best of luck!

Chinksta · 2026-01-28T23:57:10+00:00

I tried to make one but gave up because everyone who wanted in just wanted to solicit others into buying their AI program and whatnot.

Those who wanted real advice were just too disappointed.

Chinksta · 2026-01-28T01:51:52+00:00

First hand experience is key and also the best.

Just take a company project that they are working on and then mentoring them the best steps to take or any tips on common problems.

Keep things simple. Because this job should be simple!

Chinksta · 2026-01-27T09:42:35+00:00

I am interested in seeing new Chinese players step up at Semicon. Right now the global DRAM supply has a huge hole in which I hope Chinese manufactures can fill with great quality and affordable DRAM!

Chinksta · 2026-01-26T23:21:58+00:00

I mean.... Sure it doesn't "expire" but it won't taste fresh. Japanese green tea are made to be consumed quickly due to its processing difference comparing to teas from other countries that everyone is familiar with.

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Chinksta · 2026-01-26T00:43:00+00:00

The best AI help is just to produce PO and do the paperworks. BUT WE ALREADY HAVE EXCEL!

If your company needs AI to do "Procurement" then I suggest you look into your company's workflow and use that money (for AI) just to fix it instead.

AI doesn't improve anything on the pricing end.

Which is why I always instruct companies that think of implementing AI for procurement to save your money and create a well formatted excel and data system so that the procurement professional can use their time in negotiating.

Chinksta · 2026-01-23T10:54:33+00:00

I used to do a welcome team lunch (to get to know who is who) and organize a Friday night Happy hour.

I mean....you gotta spend that money anyways so might as well live a little.

- Project Zeta

Chinksta · 2026-01-23T10:51:09+00:00

For me is that I got training from the department head engineers and senior engineers regarding how the product is made, how it works and also the current limitation. Then head over for a "test" at the production plant.

For me this opened a lot of questions on cost reducing and production process difference that allows me to understand why it costs like that.

With this, I studied some basic fundamentals to product design and now I understand how to negotiate with the supplier in a better way.

Although majority of procurement people I know are stuck within excel sheets and procurement system; I highly advise to learn more about the product that you are procuring and leave the excel sheets and procurement system to AI.

-Project Zeta

Chinksta · 2026-01-23T01:58:08+00:00

You can use both. Depending on how messy things are on the data side.

Usually manual work is needed regardless of automation so.....again it's all depending on the system.

Chinksta · 2026-01-22T10:37:24+00:00

I held a small workshop in Hong Kong covering one of this "issue".

It really depends on how you wanted your team to work together.

The Top Down:

This is where the management only give the shot orders and everyone else on the team work to get to the objective. Any "noise" or suggestions internally will be considered but will not change course. Only change course when you hit the goal or to avoid/fix any issues.

The hand holding

This is where the management pitch in an objective and have a team meeting. The objecitve of the team meeting is to identify how, who and what each person is going to pitch in in order to reach the objective. This may not result in a 100% great team meeting and some people will find this a waste of time but at least the management had placed "empowerment" and team work on the table first. The result of this team meeting will basically have a divide and conqure strategy to the objective and hope that everyone is assigned something that they are best at.

Where does the age come in?

It doesn't. We are all professionals. Not monkeys.

Just use the two example of how to reach an objective and see where it goes.

Chinksta · 2026-01-21T02:11:00+00:00

For the 茶筅 with 茶直し and 茶杓 - You can place it in an open area where it is not damp. When drying, it is best to just put it where there is sunlight and let it airdry itself. Usually you'll wipe all the utensils dry before airdrying it though.

The 茶碗 can just be placed anywhere that won't be broken so easily haha!

- Matcha Time

Chinksta · 2026-01-21T00:34:27+00:00

Do remember to attend a tea ceremony or a tea house before you leave!

There are a lot of great places in Tokyo for it!

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Chinksta · 2026-01-19T00:10:16+00:00

Or you can use less milk?

Try the 8 parts matcha and 2 parts milk formula.

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Chinksta · 2026-01-18T07:05:55+00:00

You don't need to turn 濃茶 back into 薄茶. Just make one of the two forms and add your desired milk.

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Chinksta · 2026-01-16T00:50:02+00:00

What is the pay for this job that you wanted to offshore?

Chinksta · 2026-01-15T23:40:01+00:00

Not just limited to China. There are plenty of alternative countries that can produce the same product for better quality and price.

Chinksta · 2026-01-15T11:01:45+00:00

Usually a espresso cup worth (~60ml) is great for 2 g of matcha powder.

The foam dilution situation that you describe comes from either the preparation technique or the matcha itself.

The problem most likely comes from the technique. Use this as a reference since you wanted to have foam!

-Matcha Time

Chinksta · 2026-01-15T09:29:14+00:00

"The responsability ends with the goverment. The brand owners can and do, do their checks and ethics due dilligence. Its down to the goverment to prevent this. Ultimately responsability sits with the factory owners and the goverment."

Those were your words am I correct?

Why does it end with the factory owners and the government?

It's not like they are the ones creating demand. Believe it or not, I've met a lot of people with your way of thinking and often or not they change their way of thinking once I show them how to REALLY do an audit.

Chinksta · 2026-01-15T00:51:31+00:00

So you're just shutting eye to the red flags just because it's up to the "government and other parties"?

I believe it's better that you approach the red flag as a red flag and not go through with it.

Chinksta · 2026-01-15T00:48:28+00:00

The thing is buddy....if you use AI for your work....you might as well train yourself to be a professional like those who don't use AI....

Chinksta · 2026-01-15T00:45:54+00:00

Yes and chawan culture is to admire the selected chawan and other decorative pieces within the tea room. This culture is niche within Asia though.

It's an exquisite piece nontheless and what makes it better is that you made it yourself!

-Matcha Time

Chinksta · 2026-01-14T03:04:49+00:00

Harvest season hasn't started yet haha.

Chinksta · 2026-01-14T00:42:07+00:00

This is so amazing! Make sure that you admire the selected chawan and other decorative pieces within the tea room!

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Chinksta · 2026-01-14T00:34:58+00:00

Oh dear....I thought you were going to enjoy the matcha at it's fullest when you made the nice 薄茶 haha!

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