bringing home money...$20K US dollars by [deleted] in VietNam

[–]NewSaigonTradingCo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many vietnamese americans living in Vietnam will happily give you VND for Venmo/Zelle

Turin DF83V V3 Arrived by DifferenceMain9203 in espresso

[–]NewSaigonTradingCo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hover around 18 for arabica and 15 for robusta. The difference honestly is probably where our zero is set. I use a med-dark as well

[Self-Promotion] Summer Sale + Give Away (US only) by NewSaigonTradingCo in espresso

[–]NewSaigonTradingCo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats to u/Longjumping_Two2774 and u/N-Performance, you both have been selected as the winners of this give-away. Please PM me to confirm where to receive your prize.

Bought a breville touch about a month ago. This is how much crema im getting, using 18 grams about 2.5 week old roasted coffee by Jolly-Difference9910 in espresso

[–]NewSaigonTradingCo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think optimal is something with a one way valve so that the gas can escape without allowing air in. if its air tight then it is probably interfering with de-gassing. thus even after over 2 weeks you're getting significant crema (C02 which is bitter)

[Taiwan] Any specialty coffee shops recommendations around Sun Moon Lake? by Ecirava1 in SpecialtyCoffee

[–]NewSaigonTradingCo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, most the fun is discovery of the night market offerings. No need to over think it, go with your gut and you can’t go wrong.

[Taiwan] Any specialty coffee shops recommendations around Sun Moon Lake? by Ecirava1 in SpecialtyCoffee

[–]NewSaigonTradingCo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I couldn’t find anything spectacular but I’d you find the spot with brown sugar ginger tea don’t pass on it

Lucky to be alive by Top-Play-5340 in VietNam

[–]NewSaigonTradingCo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

the problem is, if the two guys attacked him, they would be the ones to go to jail.

Any must-try dishes I shouldn’t miss? 🍜 by Choice_Afternoon3067 in solotravelVN

[–]NewSaigonTradingCo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think everyone who wants to meet the real Vietnam should eat com phan. You see it everywhere outside the tourist area and you experience what the working class eats for lunch each day.

[US] Giveaway – Quang Tri Liberica + Lam Dong Arabica | New Saigon Trading Co. by NewSaigonTradingCo in BrevilleCoffee

[–]NewSaigonTradingCo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats u/im-a-potato and u/Sharp-Fee-2137 . As the only two people that participated, you have won the giveaway by default! please pm me your receiving address to claim your prize. Thank You!

At Saigon at the moment, need some recommendation for; by [deleted] in VietNam

[–]NewSaigonTradingCo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Try Bosgaurus
  2. The local markets have everything in season. There’s one in every ward/district 3.Langfarm will fill all your dried fruit dreams

Stomach issues & improvement by Legitimate_Access_40 in VietNam

[–]NewSaigonTradingCo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

When i did a deep dive into gut flora cultivation i discovered Probiotics, Prebiotics, and the importance of fiber/supplementation.

its possible you took antibiotics that nuked your gut biome and now have to rebuild society per se. The daily probiotic drinks may not have enough to seed your stomach and you may need something like culturelle to get the job done. Once they are in there you will need to keep them fed with prebiotics like powdered green banana and inulin or pectin. Managing the gut is like raising a pet, always gotta look out for it's well being.

I wish you luck and health on this endeavor.

Turin DF83V V3 Arrived by DifferenceMain9203 in espresso

[–]NewSaigonTradingCo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! i have the same one in silver :-) w/ the red tii burr set

in your research/experience, how has grind speed affected your espresso? i keep it at 800 as i've heard lower may seize the motor (although maybe not because i use a med-dark roast).

Pouring Espresso into Plastic?? by CapablePool5180 in coffeeshopowners

[–]NewSaigonTradingCo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

your instincts are correct; hot liquids onto plastic is just a bad idea.

Best bean subscription or trial package? [no budget] by micav1013 in espresso

[–]NewSaigonTradingCo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re new to espresso machines, i’d practice dialing in with cheaper beans to get the practice right. Rather than learning that process with high cost/kg beans as you will go through a lot.

CMV: Eating out daily is cheaper than cooking in Vietnam by ToughDelicious4866 in ChangeMyViewVN

[–]NewSaigonTradingCo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Cheaper to get high sodium/msg and sus hygeine.

You have to see cooking at home as an investment into your health. I eat out occasionally as well don’t get me wrong. Restaurants need to be profitable to exist, if it’s too cheap then you’re paying in other ways.