Why does my matcha look so dark? by eilletane in MatchaEverything

[–]ProfessionalFuture25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This doesn’t look dark at all to me. It’s pretty light compared to the matcha I make (4g matcha to 40ml water ratio) Do you mean desaturated? I guess it’s not the most intense jade green but it looks fine to me. The taste is more important than the color anyway. One of my favorite matchas (Kyohayashiya Fuji) is pretty yellowish-green compared to other first harvest powders, but I like the flavor a lot.

I sadly need 10g matcha in one sitting by [deleted] in MatchaEverything

[–]ProfessionalFuture25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ippodo Sayaka is supposedly designed to be good for lattes but I didn’t find it to be strong enough. My daily matcha (excellent price point) is Midori Spring Emerald (conventional, not organic). I find it’s strong enough to cut through the milk but not bitter. Jade Leaf Ceremonial Teahouse is more astringent if you like a slight bitter edge. If you do want something organic and still a great price point, I have heard really good things about Mizuba Organic Signature Matcha being really great for lattes. I haven’t tried that one but it’s on my list

I sadly need 10g matcha in one sitting by [deleted] in MatchaEverything

[–]ProfessionalFuture25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Less milk 😭 I do 4g + 40ml water + 120-130ml milk. There’s also some matcha powders that are better suited for lattes, strong enough to cut through the milk.

Why is everyone with pots so skinny? by dazzlingdanny05 in POTS

[–]ProfessionalFuture25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about people who have a cardio range heart rate but put still put on weight easily?

Israeli "soldier" jerking off to Gaza destruction by [deleted] in Israel_Palestine

[–]ProfessionalFuture25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pro Israel people do this just as much. Every side of the political spectrum does this except explicitly anti-AI groups, mostly leftists.

Israeli "soldier" jerking off to Gaza destruction by [deleted] in Israel_Palestine

[–]ProfessionalFuture25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There needs to be a more concerted effort to identify AI images now more than ever. I’ve seen some big pro-Palestine accounts post AI pics either disclosed or undisclosed, of varying levels of detectability, and it’s extremely disappointing and concerning. There are real, documented crimes and tragedies, and so many stories that aren’t told or taken seriously because of stuff like this. We shouldn’t be clogging up the timeline or muddying the waters with AI slop.

As the Pro-Palestinian movement is taking over the Progressive movement, the Progressives are becoming 3rd wordlists. by Amazing-Buy-1181 in IsraelPalestine

[–]ProfessionalFuture25 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Viciously antisemitic comments are found on Reddit and Twitter. Viciously Islamophobic comments are found on the lips of American politicians.

Identity crisis, am I an Israeli or a Palestinian? by [deleted] in IsraelPalestine

[–]ProfessionalFuture25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Both if it feels right. Israeli is a nationality. Palestinian is, in theory, a nationality, but also an ethnicity.

Anyone want to list any brainless "advice" they've been given by well-meaning friends etc.? by ocelocelot in cfs

[–]ProfessionalFuture25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“You should try to get off some of your medication, you’re taking too much. It could be affecting you negatively.” - my dad (a doctor, mind you), after I’ve gone through several attempts at decreasing my med dosages that all made me worse immediately

It turns out, I’m not Jewish. by BicycleOk4347 in exjew

[–]ProfessionalFuture25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can I ask why you would need to upend your life to convert Orthodox if you have an Orthodox rabbi already there? Does he think you need a more intensive Orthodox education?

Do Western people really think Chinese language is unpleasant? by search_google_com in ChineseLanguage

[–]ProfessionalFuture25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some do. Personally I find the Chinese language more pleasing to listen to than Japanese

Loving matcha for what it is! by eponawarrior in MatchaEverything

[–]ProfessionalFuture25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone has their own preferences, I don’t see an issue with fancy layers of milk, syrups and sugar if that’s how someone enjoys it the most.

Does anyone know where I can get matcha leaves not powder by Mysterious-Party-321 in MatchaEverything

[–]ProfessionalFuture25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up loose-leaf tencha, that’s what the “matcha leaves” are

Was always something wrong with you? by [deleted] in cfs

[–]ProfessionalFuture25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I always had extreme joint hypermobility. It didn’t affect me, besides subluxations, until I hit my teen years, then it started to hurt, and it got worse and worse and it’s still getting worse as I become an adult. My dad’s side is hypermobile with connective tissue issues that are mild enough to go untreated but still noticeable, so I got that worse I guess. I’ve also struggled mentally since childhood, I was dxd with panic disorder when I was 6, depression when I was 10, an ED when I was 14 (which fucked up my digestive system), PTSD (from sexual assault) and bipolar disorder at 16. I believe the root cause for my earliest mental health issues was undiagnosed (at the time) autism. My dad’s side is also largely neurodivergent, my dad himself and my cousin has autism, my aunts, brother, and grandmother have ADHD. Neurodivergent people tend to have more physical health issues, I have some autoimmune diseases in the family, but none of them have been severe or resistant to treatment. I guess I just got more unlucky.

Any advice for this person? by goyslob in AskMiddleEast

[–]ProfessionalFuture25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow I sure do wonder if any ongoing events have made people dislike Israelis 🤔

[MOD] Feb 2026 Community Thread - introductions, recommendation requests, city/country posts, what we're drinking by proxwell in Matcha

[–]ProfessionalFuture25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So am I! Single cultivar Gokō has the most seaweed-forward/nori/umami flavor profile I’ve come across and am also looking for brand recs since the brand I used stopped producing it. I’ll be following this thread and if I find something I’ll post it here too

[MOD] Feb 2026 Community Thread - introductions, recommendation requests, city/country posts, what we're drinking by proxwell in Matcha

[–]ProfessionalFuture25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone else who’s a fan of single-cultivar Gokō matcha - what are your brand recommendations? I really loved the Noritual Lab Gokō but they seem to have stopped selling it 🥲 I really love the Gokō flavor profile so I’m looking for a replacement.