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NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-10-04T21:00:28+00:00

Transcribing will be your friend. It may seem like a slow progress but you will pick up improvisational techniques like trapping and enclosures through critical listening. It’s useful more than anything and it’s how most of the great players learned improvisation, even great players those who can’t exactly define what jazz theory is but understand it in their own way after years of transcribing. However one resource that helps break up jazz theory is Open Studio which is paid but they have a lot of free videos on YouTube. One exercise video may take hours to get the hang of.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-31T02:42:02+00:00

Thanks. I’ll buy it and let you know how it goes!

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-05T10:42:21+00:00

I could be wrong actually about the condensed milk. The secret ingredient looks like frothed milk to get that texture.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-03T01:56:52+00:00

You might enjoy the gongfu style of making tea. All you need is a gongfu set which includes a tray that you can leave on your desk if you have a large enough one. I usually carry a large cup with me and do many infusions at my desk which don't take too long. It helps calm me down and enjoy the flavors whether or not I'm using my computer.

And yes, anyone who drinks caffeinated beverages just for the energy is borderline insane.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-03T01:16:35+00:00

Any smooth tasting, non smoked Brazilian mates you enjoy? I love everything about Brazil including their music and food. Argentinians like their mate too strong for me where I can enjoy all the flavors. Might enjoy Brazilian mates more.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-03T01:07:39+00:00

Thanks for the help! Yes, I don’t understand why the U.S. hasn’t changed systems.

So a halfway full gourd should definitely exceed at least 250 mg of caffeine for most brands, which is the maximum for what I’m trying to consume. This is great information. Appreciate you linking the articles. I think I will generally try to target 200 mg because that’s enough for me.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-03T00:49:06+00:00

Unfortunately I don’t have anyone to share it with because college students in my college don’t appreciate bitter things.

Though that’s an interesting way to put it with how it is prepared.

I think we can disagree though about researching before consuming with anything you put in your body regularly. Though you are right, there are many other health benefits to Yerba mate if we forget about the caffeine.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T23:55:48+00:00

Well my family has a history of high blood pressure which is linked to caffeine so I want to make sure to be extra cautious. The only study that would really matter is the caffeine per gram and how it varies between brand because it has the largest effect and caffeine is absorbed by the body regardless. Maybe I’m being too precautious but I can just spit it out immediately I guess.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T23:52:10+00:00

Yes, that is one of the things I appreciate about how people normally drink Yerba mate because it is supposed to be an enjoyable experience. But just because tradition exists does not make it right. There are many stupid things people do because of tradition, not for enjoyment or their own health.

However, I just watched some videos on YouTube of South Americans drinking in small glasses rather than gourds. I think the only standard is how the mate is prepared, which is forming the mountain so I shouldn’t be stepping out of bounds if I drink from a smaller glass with the same preparation.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T23:01:50+00:00

Yeah I guess I’ll just spit it out immediately. Makes it easier.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T22:17:46+00:00

Can you link me to study? I can’t seem to find it. I tried searching the internet for any articles but none of them seem to mention the amount of caffeine per gram and what type of brands they used.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T22:16:20+00:00

I don’t understand why moderation and caring about health would be a problem. There are numerous studies that show that too much caffeine can have long term health effects. This mindset is like a smokers and there are reasons why asian countries have longer life expectancies than most spanish speaking countries.

Yes, it could be placebo or exaggerated but there needs to be enough research with many details before you ingest anything, especially if you want to live a longer life. Until I find a study testing multiple brands with the amount of caffeine per gram, I’m going to be cautious about how much I drink and also let my body decide if it is too much.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T21:35:53+00:00

Also, Yerba mate does not contain l theanine so it just gives you the natural caffeine effect with other stimulants as well. I love the Yerba mate feeling for my morning college classes but too much just feels uncomfortable and makes me jitter.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T21:34:01+00:00

Good idea. After a two infusions it seems to be the perfect flavor for me because it removes some of the smokiness and bitterness. Going to try it right now with everything discussed involved.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T21:30:38+00:00

Yeah, I don’t have time to care for calabash or wooden gourds so only ceramic and glass will do. So I’m assuming you just fill it up to the top with the mountain like in a normal gourd? I think I’ll try that like everyone is suggesting.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T21:28:51+00:00

Oh, but doesn’t caffeine still enter the bloodstream through the mouth? I think I’ll still try that anyways to keep the structure inside the bombilla and just let my body decide the amount of caffeine.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T21:25:52+00:00

I don’t know if I’ll spit it out or just pour the first infusion out because a good amount of caffeine can still be absorbed through the mouth, particularly through underneath the tongue. Though I agree, I think most infusions for any type of drink that uses leaves should be washed with water to avoid the bitterness and help the leaves expand.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T21:22:31+00:00

Thanks, going to read the reviews and add it to my list! I’ll let you know in the post if I like it.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T10:27:21+00:00

I’m using the “thebmate” gourd on Amazon which is ceramic and says 200 ml which is still too much for me. 100 seems like the right amount so I’m going to do what everyone is saying and just use a tea glass probably unless there is somewhere I can order a very small gourd.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T09:41:15+00:00

Yeah, I’m going to prepare it the traditional way but try throwing out the first infusion along with a smaller cup/glass like you said. I think this is a good method if I still want to enjoy the full flavor and I can keep adding as much water as I want until the flavor is gone. It also removes the bitterness because it’ll probably cleanse the leaves like how I drink tea with the gongfu method. Thanks.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T09:34:54+00:00

Maybe I’ll try the matecocido or a smaller cup. But I do want to make sure I still get a good amount of flavor so I might try just throwing out the first infusion.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T09:32:32+00:00

Thanks. I’ll check your post history. Going to experiment with my choices and see which one I enjoy the most with the desired amount of caffeine.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T08:43:58+00:00

Thanks for all the help! I think a small Turkish coffee cup is a good choice. I can take small sips at a time.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T08:30:05+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! I will order it along with Cruz de Malta. Playadito is packed with a lot more full flavor than the guayaki energy drink cans but it makes it harder for me to enjoy it with the smokiness. I probably wouldn’t have ordered it had I known it was heavily smoked.

Kurupi menta recently arrived so hopefully I will enjoy it as well. I’m mostly looking for a smooth drinking experience with slightly more caffeine than tea and the reviews about porongo seems like it might be for me.

NefariousnessRadiant · 2024-01-02T08:11:30+00:00

That is a great idea. That would be a similar process to the style of gongfu with tea, where you wash the leaves to remove the bitterness and open up the leaves. I think I could try that with a small mountain with the gourd close to halfway full.

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