Time Required to Boil Water:
3.0 liter -> Approx. 33 minutes*
4.0 liter -> Approx 42 minutes*
*Includes approx. 4 minutes to Dechlorinate; at a room temperature of 68°F with the Inner Container filled to the Maximum Water Level Line with water temperature at 68°F
Time Required to Reach Temperature After Boiling:
To 195°F -> Approx. 25 minutes
To 175°F -> Approx. 1 hour and 10 minutes
To 140°F -> Approx. 4 hours
*The amount of time required is about the same for 3.0 and 4.0 liters size; at a room temperature of 68°F with the Inner Container filled to the Maximum Water Level Line with water temperature at 68°F
About the Keep Warm Temperatures:
208°F -> Ideal for making coffee, tea or instant noodles
195°F -> Reduces energy consumption by 27-28%, compared to 208°F keep warm
175°F -> Ideal for making Japanese (green) tea
140°F -> Ideal for making baby formula
Tea Facts:
Tea Association of the United States - State of the Industry
· The estimated wholesale value of the US tea industry more than tripled from 1990 to 2006 (From $1.84 billion to $6.50 billion)
· Today, there are over 2200 specialty tea rooms and retail shops in big cities and small towns across America. Also, there are an ever increasing number of upscale hotels offering Afternoon Tea service |