I'm interested in using for coffee as well as tea. Is this a good product if needing water around 200 degrees, not boiling?
1766864
Just set it at the highest setting, then wait a couple of minutes after it shuts down. The highest setting makes the water boil. Pouring that water into a cup makes it cooler by about 6 degrees F. So, High setting gives about 206F.
1766865
absolutely, you just need to test the temp at a couple different settings to see which one will get you perfect 200 degrees every time.
1766866
If I were trying to get water to 200 using this, I would bring it to a boil and then let it sit for a couple of minutes to cool a bit. There doesn't seem to be a better way than that, since this boils the water no matter which setting I use.
1766867
The temp selector only seems to work well if the pot is filled to the 1 liter mark. If its only half full I can hear it boiling. I have never put a temp probe in to see exactly what the temp is though.Ed: So you made me curious, I heated water at the low, middle and high settings. I then poured the water in a cup and over my digital instaread thermometer. The temps were on Low-155F, middle-191F, High-206F. Considering I could see the water boiling on high I assume the water is losing about 6 deg as it pours out but the temp in the cup is what your tea bag or coffee would experience.
1766868
Yes, you can warm water without boiling. Overall it's very good product. I had older model from the same brand for 10 years until little plastic window cracked. Even then it didn't leak for months. I've tried two other brand in a year (including Bodum) while I was looking for T-Fal. My old model was discontinued. Finally I saw this one. No regrets sinse I got it. Small ( not like most others 1.7 L), quick with two heating options beside boiling. Recommend .
1766869
I'm not exactly sure what the temperature is, but it does have Low to High settings on it where if you do not want the water to boil, you set it to the lowest setting. I love the product, I use it for all kinds of loose tea and a French press for coffee. Great gadget to have!
1766870
The temp selector only seems to work well if the pot is filled to the 1 liter mark. If its only half full I can hear it boiling. I have never put a temp probe in to see exactly what the temp is though. Ed: So you made me curious, I heated water at the low, middle and high settings. I then poured the water in a cup and over my digital instaread thermometer. The temps were on Low-155F, middle-191F, High-206F. Considering I could see the water boiling on high I assume the water is losing about 6 deg as it pours out but the temp in the cup is what your tea bag or coffee would experience.
1034260
the temperature on the outside is ok. you can make hot tea and then transport it easily. for me is perfect. simple , nice and very usefull
2043134
I'm a little surprised that people are using this to boil water. It is not made for this. This is a pouring device only for use in the pour over coffee technique. You need to use another kettle to boil the water then transfer the hot water to the Hario. If you don't want the get another kettle you will be very limited to the amount, about one half of the kettle, you can use safely. It is not made for the regular process of boiling water. BE CAREFUL.
320740
Works for tea as well. Have made mint tea with it before with dried mint leaves. The screen can be unscrewed if you have too, never have. Once the plunger in pushed down; on the coffee/tea the pot itself keeps it warm for a while. I like that its metal, others have always broken with time. Use this everyday...advid coffee drinker.
940674
I use it for tea and that is boiling water unlike coffee temp it keeps my tea warm for about 2 hrs
1259915
Ours is on the wood stove and has not been cleaned. It is coated with calcium and rust. I don't think it would be good for boiling water for tea.
1593599
When I use a tea cozy, it does get hot. My biggest problem is that the pot drips when pouring.
468143
Won't be too hot to drink, but well enough as a hot drink. Even you place simple cold water on it, it will turn to warm temperature.
1261451
We've used it as a heating pad with hot water, but I wouldn't add boiling hot water from a tea kettle. If you do use the kettle to warm the water I'd make sure it's not boiling, but rather is 158 degrees (F) or slightly less since that's what the manufacture recommends. Best of luck!!
618784
The question is- why would you want to. If you are into tea at this level, loose leaf, controlled brewing, etc, you should be boiling water to make tea properly. Cuisinart makes a great electric kettle that is programmable to the temps of various teas. There are others as well. Microwaving water for tea is for people who don't "get" tea.
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i always use 205 degree water. with this system, the first time you make coffee in the sock it tastes funny because the cloth gives off a bit of flavor that first time. after that, it's good. i always pour boiling water into the sock to wet it and warm it up before i put the coffee in. then pour in the coffee, and follow that with just enough 205 degree water to moisten the grounds. wait till the grounds swell and give off some CO2, then proceed with slowly adding the water. i always keep my sock in a plastic bag in the fridge, so that it stays wet all the time.
103554
Your not supposed to use boiling water. The water should be slightly warm. I've never had issues with it being too hot.
1635546
My Iced Tea maker was spewing out 180-212 degree water when I checked it today. The water got hotter as it got closer to the bottom of the water.
1694117
That's how I use mine. Let the water sit about a half minute off the boil. Better for the coffee or tea that way.
1619642
While I have not used boiling water, I've poured extremely hot water straight from my percolator into the pitcher. It should hold up just fine.
537358
No, this is meant to brew and serve tea, but not to heat water. I use a separate electric kettle for boiling water.
1887846
You can use it for any hot (or cold) liquid, tea works just fine. With tea I do find that I usually need to let the tea cool down a bit with the lid off before I can drink it but once it's to the right temperature it will keep the temperature hot for a decent amount of time with the lid back on.