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Scalding the pot

  • 28-03-2013 12:05am
    #1
    haydar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 377 ✭✭


    I do it every time I make a pot of tea because it was the way it was done at home but does scalding the pot before you fill it really make any difference?
    Is there any science behind it or does anyone know its purpose?


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  • #2
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,580 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    It is more important with non-metal pots. Adding 1-2 litres of scalding hot water to a cold pottery teapot could crack it.


  • #3
    Sunnyisland
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,562 ✭✭✭✭Sunnyisland


    As far as I remember it was just a swirl of scalding water to rinse & heat up the pot and to kill any old tea leaves :-) ???


  • #4
    C.K Dexter Haven
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,711 ✭✭✭C.K Dexter Haven


    Ever see used tea/tea bag left in a warm teapot for a few days? Not a pleasant sight OP ;)

    The other reason obviously is it keeps the teapot hot for top-ups.


  • #5
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,440 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    Also, best extraction for black tea is 100°C. Scalding the pot heats it so the brew temperature isn't pulled straight down by a cold pot.


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