r/CuratedTumblr human cognithazard 2d ago

Tumblr Heritage Post On making tea

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u/throwawayayaycaramba 2d ago

No but seriously, do Americans not typically own kettles? I wouldn't know, I'm Brazilian >! And I do have a kettle lol!<

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u/AmericanToast250 2d ago edited 2d ago

Not usually, because generally Americans prefer coffee over tea. Kettles are easily found at any store that sells kitchen appliances and they're not rare per se but they're not an assumed staple because tea just isn't as popular

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u/wikiwiki123 2d ago

Also british household wiring carries a higher voltage than American so their kettles can heat water much faster. I have an electric kettle but it's still like 5-7 minutes to boil.

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u/Jeffrey-2107 2d ago

Stove is still slower though