Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. Having trouble viewing this email? Read it online. Want to change your service? Update your subscription, or (sniff) . Jan 23, 2008 BANG FOR THE BITE If 10,000 Biters use an Eco Kettle to heat one cuppa tea instead of a regular kettle, we'll save enough energy to power 13 space heaters for a month. COCKTAIL FACTOID On Mt. Everest, water boils at 156 degrees F, versus 212 degrees at sea level, due to lower air pressure. LIKE THIS TIP? Then check out . . .The Reusable Mug TipThe Tea Tip RATE THIS TIP How useful is this tip?(5 is the highest) 1 2 3 4 5 What's the best kind of boiler room to hang out in? The Bite Whichever one has an electric kettle. These portable pots heat your H2O in less time using less energy, even in rooms full of high-pressure telemarketers. The Benefits Steaming-hot energy savings. Electric kettles use up to 50% less energy than stovetop kettles. Watched teapots that do boil. Electric kettles heat water almost twice as fast as regular ones. A healthy cuppa. With glass and stainless-steel electric kettles, you can worry less about plastic from regular electrics migrating from kettle to cup. Personally Speaking The Bite team flipped out over a chain email that claimed microwaved water is harmful to plants. After remembering that chain emails aren't the #1 most factual source for news, we looked into it and learned it wasn't true. Wanna Try? Most efficient to least efficient: electric kettle, microwave, stovetop (gas over electric unless your power is from a green source). Chef's Choice French Press Plus - combo French press and electric kettle; 1-qt capacity ($90). Breville Ikon - slick-looking, stainless-steel kettle that boils up to almost 2 qt of H2O ($70). Toastess Eco Kettle - has two chambers, so you can boil the amount you want without having to measure at the sink, but is mostly made of plastic; 1.5-qt capacity ($60). Sponsor UNSUBSCRIBE | CHANGE YOUR PREFERENCES | PRINT THIS TIP CONTACT US | EDITORIAL POLICY | PRIVACY POLICY | DISCLAIMER | AFFILIATES © IDEAL BITE, INC. You are d as cyndikrall. If you would like to , go here. All above editorial suggestions are the result of testing and preference. No one can pay to be in a Daily Tip. Read more on our editorial policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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