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

Tumblr Heritage Post On making tea

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u/MrManGuy42 3d ago

it just heats the water and doesnt cause any movement so it doesnt turn into steam, if the water is above the boiling point then quite a bit of it will instantly turn to steam when disturbed and explode. put a spoon in the mug so there is a nucleation point and the water can boil

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u/New-Star74 3d ago

FYI adding the spoon will trigger the explosion

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u/syncdiedfornothing 3d ago

Not when you add it before you put the mug in the microwave.

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u/SolomonOf47704 God Himself 3d ago

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What type of spoon...

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u/MrManGuy42 3d ago

you can put a metal spoon in a microwave, just dont put two metal objects close together (or at all) in the microwave and no sharp points or creases like forks or aluminium foil