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Scalding the pot

haydar · 2013-03-28 00:05:58

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?

28-03-2013 1:05am

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haydar

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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 28-03-2013 1:22am

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

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#3 28-03-2013 1:24am

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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 :-) ???

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#4 30-03-2013 6:14pm

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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.

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#5 07-04-2013 4:28pm

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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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