08-30-2019, 09:27 AM | #31 |
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I've never really timed it, but would guess it's around 3 to 3.5 minutes for a full (1.7L) pot. Less if I don't need much water. All I know is that it's pretty-close to the same amount of time it takes for me to hand-grind enough coffee for my press. I got it for the temperature control more than anything. Various temps between 160° and boiling. I drink coffee, various teas, herbal teas and wanted to take the guess-work out of the suggested temps. The stovetop method always included the extra time needed for me to "let it cool a little after boiling" method. I'm not an avid "guesser" at all.
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08-30-2019, 09:28 AM | #32 | |
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We actually bought a single cup unit called a Café Valet for her. There is no burner, the water boils and drips through to the cup then shuts off. It takes 4 minutes. We've replaced it 2-3 times already, and she loves it. She uses it 3-5 times every day. Bought one for my mom too, and we have one as well. I think we bought directly from the manufacturer last time as they aren't available on Amazon anymore. There are similar devices from several companies. |
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If you want faster boiling times then you can spend gobs of money on an induction range, and probably have to replace your cookware since stainless steel doesn't work with it (unless it's been designed for induction). |
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08-30-2019, 09:44 AM | #34 |
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Has anyone ever done any taste tests for overly hot water ruining coffees or teas? And on the other hand I'm a bit "tone deaf" when it comes to subtle tastes and on top of that I add all sorts of stuff to my coffee or tea; you'd probably puke if I listed them all.
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It's not as if these things were invented out of thin air. Tea brewing temps have been an artform since before thermometers were invented. All I can say about coffee is that my weekend french pressed is most definitely a delicate ballet of times, weights, temps, and grind. I got a scale and this kettle and now most flavor fluctuations are gone. |
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I used my stovetop kettle until I started drinking white, green, and oolong teas, all of which require a temperature lower than boiling (212 F/100 C) used for black tea. I bought an electric kettle so I could program the exact temperature needed.
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I ignore 5 star reviews. I read the 1 stars, but with a jaded eye, and most of those I reject. It's the 2's, 3's and 4's that are generally more useful.
The other day I was looking for a short (6") right angle connector HDMI cable. I found something that was somewhat close, and it was rated "#1 in the Disco Danceware" category, or something bizarre like that. Occasionally I'll be looking for something very specialized and find one with 7000+ reviews, when I'm pretty sure that not more then 3 people worldwide could have ever considered buying such a thing. Amazon reviews should be considered mostly fake IMHO. When I use them, mostly I look for a very technical review that hopefully describes some aspect of the product that I am interested in. I always ignore the "Buy this, it's the best!" and the "Don't buy this crap!" useless reviews. I saw one once where it was reported "DOA, right out of the box!" Uhm, it was for a drafting eraser (not an electric one, just a piece-of-rubber one). I wonder what they expected it to do. Dance? |
08-31-2019, 10:27 AM | #42 |
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I also look at the have a question section for more information. Some of the people asking questions must never look at the specs. I see lots of questions asked that are even in the title description of the item.
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I second your opinion. Sometimes the questions are easily found on the description of the product. I have found that the online reviews will help a lot.
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09-06-2019, 04:19 PM | #45 |
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I don't understand. How do they "scoop up positive reviews from other products" and put them on their own? Surely sellers don't have write access to reviews? The most they can do is hire people to open accounts and enter fake reviews.
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