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What technology purchase felt like a major upgrade in your life? (lemmy.world)

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[-] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 48 points 2 months ago

A countertop water boiler, I have one of the Zojirushi 4 liter units. It turns out I drink 3/4 of a gallon of tea or so per day. So not having to boil a kettle for every round is oddly luxurious.

[-] RagnarokOnline@programming.dev 15 points 2 months ago

I usually microwave a mug for 1.5 minutes, but this could also be nice

[-] otp@sh.itjust.works 15 points 2 months ago

Are you from the US?

[-] mesamunefire@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I remember Technology Connections doing an episode on the Electric kettle. Its fascinating. Microwaving is still the fastest around the house, but I like being able to make more than one cup at a time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpoXFk-ixZc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yMMTVVJI4c

[-] RagnarokOnline@programming.dev 10 points 2 months ago

I actually did a little research and apparently it’s sacrosanct to a Britton to even suggest heating water in a microwave.

[-] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 months ago

I think you mean "Sacrilege" or maybe "Sacrilegious." That means "The violation of something sacred."

Sacrosanct means "sacred and beyond question," which is related, but kind of the opposite of what you mean.

[-] RagnarokOnline@programming.dev 3 points 2 months ago

You’re 100% correct.

[-] mesamunefire@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

You are correct. I had a British coworker. He gave me the fish eye when I did it the first time. I personally don't care as long as it gets hot.

[-] Oneser@lemm.ee 6 points 2 months ago

What?

[-] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 8 points 2 months ago

And they are super efficient, and insulated. If you have the counter space it's a good kitchen tool.

[-] iheartneopets@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

Maybe I'm just tired, but I'm struggling to think of other uses in the kitchen beyond just a warm beverage? Maybe for instant noodles or warming a bottle?

[-] Lag@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

I have one close to this and it's been amazing. Great Christmas gift idea too.

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