I'd just like to first say Hello to this fine group. My name is Rob and I've been lurking here for awhile now. I've posted before but it was a long time ago.
My taste in tea ranges all over the place.I like almost everything I've tried. I'd really like to find a nice top flight Darjeeling though, especially a first flush. I've only ordered from upton's so far. I love their Margret's Hope 2'nd flush.
I can't find the original post on microwaving water, but I have read almost all of the replies. I'm suprised noone posted this link...
{ Make sure you check out the mpg or the quicktime movie!}
As far as microwaving water goes, I've been doing it at work for a couple years now. The only safety issuue I'd stress is to be carefull doing it. I have duplicated the project by accident, and it suprised me! (My mug did the same thing...only not... Quite ...as Explosive!) Just use a wooden stirrer, or a mug with some scratches.....or something to let the water "hold on" to....and don't let it go too long. Other than that, water is water......no weird "stuff" is gonna be in your water because of the microwave.
Rob