And no, the microwave is not a valid option.

  • Michal@programming.dev
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    3 hours ago

    I think the issue is that the teabag has to be shocked with boiling water at 100C, not dampened in increasingly hot water. It may not taste as good.

    I don’t know if you can boil water in a microwave, but it’s not a kettle, it’s a closed container and you can expect loads of vapour from boiling.

    Finally, microwave doesn’t heat stuff evenly, so you may end up with parts of the water superheated, and explode in your face when you take out the cup from the microwave. https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=18822#:~:text=Microwaved water and other liquids,it%2C which can cause injury

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      1 hour ago

      You should try tea that isn’t shocked… Green tea is especially bitter and unpleasant if the water’s too hot. The recommended temperature is 80°C, if I remember right.

      But even black tea tastes less bitter if you use slightly rested water after boiling (and if you remove the teabag without squeezing it out). You’re probably used to teas being astringent, but they don’t have to be. They can be smooth and “rounded” and rich.

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      3 hours ago

      You can still heat the water to your desired temp add the tea bags after. I don’t understand how your first point has relevance between a kettle vs microwaved cup

      Yes you can easily boil water in the microwave.

      The explosion isn’t a real common occurrence, otherwise you’d hear about it much more. Steam from a kettle can harm people as well

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        2 hours ago

        I think explosions were more common with microwaves that don’t have turnstiles. The movement of the water helps prevent super heating to that point.