In article >,
Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

> On Sat, 10 Aug 2013 19:36:59 +0100, Janet > wrote:
>
> >In article >,
> >says...
> >
> >> 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.
> >
> > 190 F is well below the boiling point of water (212F), so such hot
> >water dispensers are no good for making tea.
> >
> > Janet UK
>
> Depends on the tea.
> When I make tea (every day) I stop heating the water before it boils.
> Most black teas brew best at about 205, many are better at lower
> temperatures. I drink various Ceylon loose teas, but the typical
> bags can take a bit more heat.

Yes. Darjeeling and green oolong and ti kuan yin are
best brewed at 170 to 180 deg F in my experience.

> As always, it is subject to taste, but here is a guide
> http://www.chefschoice.com/tips_m688.html

More people need to know this.

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Michael Press