▲ 90 ▼ What do you put in first: Teabag or hot water? (sh.itjust.works) submitted 2 years ago by frosch@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world 127 comments fedilink hide all child comments And no, the microwave is not a valid option.
[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Because we're better than that and electric kettles exist. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] earphone843@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) While I own one, it's another appliance that takes up space. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago As someone who recently had their building flooded and lost power for an extended time an electric kettle can be an extremely useful tool that can be run off a more modest power source or be easily carried to a charging room where power is available. I do think it's important for every household to have one especially if you suffer frequent brownouts or boil water orders. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] earphone843@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) While I own one, it's another appliance that takes up space. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago As someone who recently had their building flooded and lost power for an extended time an electric kettle can be an extremely useful tool that can be run off a more modest power source or be easily carried to a charging room where power is available. I do think it's important for every household to have one especially if you suffer frequent brownouts or boil water orders. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago As someone who recently had their building flooded and lost power for an extended time an electric kettle can be an extremely useful tool that can be run off a more modest power source or be easily carried to a charging room where power is available. I do think it's important for every household to have one especially if you suffer frequent brownouts or boil water orders. permalink fedilink source parent