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  • 09-01-2008 8:45pm
    #1
    siochain
    Registered Users Posts: 2,548 ✭✭✭


    Hi Folks,

    Any know when I can get a thermometer for making good cups of green tea. Got one online a while ago but it didn’t last long with a granite worktop.
    Thanks


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    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    Whilst I haven't used on for tea making, I'm sure one of these would
    do the job (even if they're designed for measuring milk temperature when
    frothing).

    http://www.ristrettocoffee.com/shop/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=38

    They're about £10 or €15 and available in most stores where you'll find
    coffee machines (I know I spotted them in Home Store + More recently)
    or online.

    Check the threads at the top of the forum for a list of both online and
    bricks and mortar stores.


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    siochain
    Registered Users Posts: 2,548 ✭✭✭siochain


    cheers Gran, will check it out.


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    rubadub
    Registered Users Posts: 32,382 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    The milk ones are slow to react, most baristas go only by feel. If you make up to a certain amount each time you can judge it yourself. If you want 80C. then boil say 500ml, add 3 "units" of cold water (eggcup, shotglass etc) and see what temp it is, keep adding until cold enough. Now in future you can just remember how much do add.


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    [Deleted User]
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    I had the same experience with my jam thermometer! I bought a new one in Cork in Brennans Kitchen shop. It should be placed on a wood/cork board to cool as I found out!!!
    siochain wrote: »
    Hi Folks,

    Any know when I can get a thermometer for making good cups of green tea. Got one online a while ago but it didn’t last long with a granite worktop.
    Thanks


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