TL;DW: Americans don't drink as much tea as other parts of the world. Kettles are simply not as common. Even then, electric kettles are still very handy to have around, and even dirt-cheap 120V electric kettles boil water faster and more efficiently than traditional stovetop kettles.
The video's still worth watching to see just how big a difference there is between electric and traditional kettles, even with only 120V. The gas vs. induction stove comparisons were also really interesting.
Hillbilly checking in here - electric kettles are great for Southern iced tea as well, because you just brew it strong in 1L and then add to 1L of ice, and you've got ice cold sweet tea prepped for your next hootenanny in no time.
The video's still worth watching to see just how big a difference there is between electric and traditional kettles, even with only 120V. The gas vs. induction stove comparisons were also really interesting.
I believe you but it really irks me when the title of a video is a simple question that can be answered in under a minute and the actual video needs 25 minutes to get to the point.
Thats his whole channels point, getting caught up in minute details and making you fascinated in the most mundane stuff. The title is just the best way to express what the video is about.
Not really with this guys videos. The point of his videos are not to answer a very simple question with a very simple answer. It is to give you a very broad, deep understanding of the topic. Outside of a few jokes, there's very little wasted time. It's information dense.
I get a kick out of his videos, and really scratch my "education itch". They are not videos you watch to get a quick answer to a simple question. They are intended for people the very aspect of leaning.
The thing is, instant coffee is a thing kettles are used for in other parts of the world too. Why do Americans prefer other ways to get their coffee fix?
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u/Caleb10E Jun 01 '22 edited Jun 01 '22
TL;DW: Americans don't drink as much tea as other parts of the world. Kettles are simply not as common. Even then, electric kettles are still very handy to have around, and even dirt-cheap 120V electric kettles boil water faster and more efficiently than traditional stovetop kettles.
The video's still worth watching to see just how big a difference there is between electric and traditional kettles, even with only 120V. The gas vs. induction stove comparisons were also really interesting.