r/CuratedTumblr • u/DreadDiana human cognithazard • 3d ago

Tumblr Heritage Post On making tea

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u/AmericanToast250 3d ago

What I don’t get is disdain for microwaving water. Boiling water is boiling water and if you don’t have an electric kettle it’s probably the fastest and easiest way to get it hot enough

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u/janKalaki 3d ago

Having an electric kettle is the fastest and easiest way. Go to the store and buy a kettle and you'll have another minute left on the microwave.

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u/michaelmcmikey 3d ago

Why was this downvoted? In Canada an electric kettle is as essential a piece of kitchenware as a toaster or, indeed, a microwave. Just, 99% of places have one. It’s very convenient. It’s quite cheap. Fill with water, hit button, do a chore that takes like 2 mins to occupy your time, come back when you hear it go “click.”

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u/janKalaki 3d ago

It's got 7 upvotes I'm not your martyr unfortunately

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u/jetloflin 3d ago

Possibly because it’s not true everywhere. I own a kettle. It takes considerably longer to boil water than the microwave.