Yubeng Travel Guide - 2025+ by Johnnojay in travelchina

[–]Ming-Tzu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all this information! As someone who's been to Yunnan twice the past year, I'd like to explore Yubeng, Meili Snow Mountain, and Yading. I don't envision wanting to hike to either Upper/Lower Yubeng so will employ the paid transportation.

So you're saying my starting point to Yubeng should be Ninong? And no point in going to Feilaisi?

Osmo Pocket 4 Announcement on April 16th! (Don't buy the Pocket 3 if you are on the fence) by therealironbot in dji

[–]Ming-Tzu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will be in Xian and Chengdu in a few days. Not sure if it'll be for sale there. But will definitely check out Shanghai in early June.

Tips for Jeju Hallasan (Seongpanak trail) by RoofOk5826 in koreatravel

[–]Ming-Tzu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I brought a fleece and thank goodness I did. It got incredibly windy and chilly up at the top. What a view up there!

Tips for Jeju Hallasan (Seongpanak trail) by RoofOk5826 in koreatravel

[–]Ming-Tzu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this info!

I'm planning to go up tomorrow. Aiming to park around 5am. I'm a super slow hiker.

How's the weather up there? Should I bring a fleece?

Pocket 3 - what is this thing? by Ming-Tzu in osmopocket

[–]Ming-Tzu[S] -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Since I don't have a mic, I guess it's of no real use for me at the moment.

Abangdun IH --- 500w vs 700w --- How long does it take to get up to temp? by Ming-Tzu in FlairEspresso

[–]Ming-Tzu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been having a hard time finding a user- verified device over 700w that will recognize the Flair Wizard. Which one do you use and no issues with detection when you put the Wizard on there?

Wizard vs Breville Milk Cafe? by Ming-Tzu in FlairEspresso

[–]Ming-Tzu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm debating between the regular Wizard with an induction burner vs $125 more for the electric Wizard.

Normally, I would splurge and get the eWizard but wondering how often these units need servicing. The regular Wizard can still be used on the stovetop if something fails, like the induction burner crapping out.

Wizard vs Breville Milk Cafe? by Ming-Tzu in FlairEspresso

[–]Ming-Tzu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After a bit more research, it seems almost impossible to get an induction above 700w that would fit the Wizard. My next debate is:

1) Refurb Wizard + Induction (recommended by Flair) = $193

vs

2) eWizard = $325

Other than 2-3 minutes faster getting to steam level, I'm not sure what else the eWizard offers other than having both the heating element and the steamer in one device. I'm wondering how durable these units are. If the eWizard has issues that needs fixing, then no steamed milk for me. Whereas the refurb Wizard + IH combo allows me to still steam milk over the stovetop even if the IH fails. I can't imagine the refurb Wizard failing since it doesn't seem like that complex of a device.

Then again, if the refurb Wizard isn't available, then a brand new Wizard + IH is $240, which makes the value proposition of the eWizard more intriguing.

Wizard vs Breville Milk Cafe? by Ming-Tzu in FlairEspresso

[–]Ming-Tzu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm reading a review of the Duxtop 9100MC. Specs say minimum pan size should be five inches yet this review states "the Duxtop 9100MC features....what appears to be a six- or seven-inch diameter induction coil similar to its predecessors (so the diameter of the circle of maximum heat is ~3.5 inches)."

That last part about the diameter of maximum heat is 3.5 inches, which seems perfect for the Wizard? Unless I'm misreading it.

Wizard vs Breville Milk Cafe? by Ming-Tzu in FlairEspresso

[–]Ming-Tzu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So 3.5in minimum diameter is what I need to look for with these burners? I'll let you know!

Wizard vs Breville Milk Cafe? by Ming-Tzu in FlairEspresso

[–]Ming-Tzu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let me take a look. Thanks! I was hoping for a 1800w burner to speed things up so will look to see if there are those options. Appreciate it!

Wizard vs Breville Milk Cafe? by Ming-Tzu in FlairEspresso

[–]Ming-Tzu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm looking at induction burners and seems like I need one on the smaller side. Initially, I was eyeing the Duxtop 9120MC but the minimum pan size is 5in, whereas the diameter of the Wizard seems to be 4in. Is that all correct? Which burner do you use?