Standard kettle vs variable-temperature kettle
The first equipment upgrade that changes the tea rather than the convenience, and whether it is worth it depends entirely on what you drink.
equipment
What is being compared
Point by point
| Aspect | Kettle | Temperature-controlled kettle |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Boils. | Holds a set temperature. |
| Matters most for | Nothing in particular. | Green tea, white tea and gyokuro above all. |
| Workaround | Boiled water left standing a few minutes, or poured between vessels. | Not needed. |
| Worth it if | You drink black and dark tea only. | You drink green tea regularly. |
The short answer
For black tea alone it changes almost nothing. For Japanese green tea it is the difference between the tea working and not.
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