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No, of course we don't microwave the mug WITH the teabag in it. We microwave the teabag separately.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

In the US, kettles are supposedly much slower than a microwave or even a hob due to their grid.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

Fair enough; but even then, American kettles can boil water at a very reasonable time (3 minutes for 1,5L?)

Still, I can understand how that extra minute alters the choice for many.