A question on the level of water when making tea in an electic kettle?

Suppose I boil water in an electric kettle in order to add hot water in a cup containing a tea bag. Should I cover the metal ring with water or is it ok if the level of water is halfway through the metal ring (the one which heats)? Suppose you only make a small amount of tea (say one cup).

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Best Answer

You should completely cover the metal ring, otherwise you risk burning the element out. You should only boil as much water as you need above this minimum though, to save electricity. Check inside your kettle, they often have minimum and maximum levels marked somehow.

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How do you use an electric kettle for tea?

Using an electric kettle to make tea without milk.Boil water in an electric kettle. Place the tea leaves or the tea bag in a cup or a pot. Pour the boiling water in the pot and let the tea steep for about 4-5 minutes. Then, throw the tea leaves or the tea bag away.

Why do kettles have a minimum?

The mark is to prevent overflow when the water boils. Be careful as the water that overflow may leak down. Depending on the kettle design, the water may even touch the connection base where there's electric plate exposed and might cause accidents.

Which process helps water in electric kettle in boiling?

The process looks a little something like this: The coil has an electrical resistance (a measure of the difficulty to pass an electric current through it). This resistance turns electrical energy into heat as it passes through coil. The heat brings the water inside it to boiling point.

What is the boiling point of water in a kettle?

You probably think that tap water boiling from a kettle is exactly 100 degrees Celsius. Well, you're wrong! Water from the kettle will usually boil at slightly over 100 degrees Celsius, because of 'impurities' in the water, like minerals, which cause it to have a higher boiling temperature.

How do electric kettles work? - Kitchen Appliance Explained

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