Memes

I use a gas stove to heat my kettle.

The microwave is only used to melt butter before I make cheesecake.

The British sent us Beatles and Monty Python, let them have this.

I like my electric kettle because it has temperature settings for specific tea leaves/types and it has a large volume. But if I just want to boil one cup, the microwave is a no-brainer.

Ok, Brits. Educate me. What's the benefit of a tea kettle over heating water in the mug you'll drink it out of in the microwave? (Assuming you're making one cup of tea.)

Have an electric kettle. It's slower than kettles in the UK and Ireland as it maxes out at a lower wattage.

I think most use a kettle on the stovetop.

Could someone explain why it matters? Is microwaving water for tea akin to instant coffee or Keurig to snobby coffee drinkers? (I nuke water for tea, but when it comes to coffee I use distilled water, fresh beans, a scale and it's kinda ritualistic)

Erm, the microwave is faster and more efficient at heating water.

wait people make tea in the microwave? gross lol

If you're british and lacking a tank, you can always use a gatling gun to heat the water instead

Truly the superior hot water