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And no, the microwave is not a valid option.

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[–] Devadander@lemmy.world 5 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) (1 children)

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

[–] earphone843@sh.itjust.works 1 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

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.

[–] blackbrook@mander.xyz 2 points 15 hours ago

I have no turnstile in my microwave. Superheating is still a rarity. But then I do use common sense.