Cheryl wrote:
>
> On 8/10/2013 9:45 AM, Kalmia wrote:
> > On Saturday, August 10, 2013 2:55:43 AM UTC-4, Cheryl wrote:
> >> Well, more of an appliance. An electric water kettle. I've been wanting
> >>
> >> one and used a couple of BBB gift cards to gift myself. It boils water
> >>
> >> so fast (about 2 mins) I'm amazed, because the heating element is fairly
> >>
> >> small. I've been enjoying hot tea again in the morning since I gave up
> >>
> >> coffee a while ago.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> It's this model:
> >>
> >> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...?sku=40656649&
> >
> >
> > a. Made in China?
> >
> > b . Have you tested it against just a pan of water on the stove or in the mike?
> >
> > Is time so precious that an extra minute will matter much?
> >
> Yes, actually. But it isn't about a minute. It's a full kettle for
> whatever I need scalding hot water for. I think it's a good idea to have.
>

Search "hot water dispenser" on the 'Depo, Lowe's, etc. sites and see
the nice built in hot water dispenser models that will give you 190F
water any time you want and take essentially no counter space.