Oct 2nd, '07, 00:22
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Water thermometer

by macatea » Oct 2nd, '07, 00:22

Do any of you measure the temperature of the hot water for brewing your greens and whites? I plan on getting one (if it isn't too expensive). Do you have any recommendations for a digital thermometer?

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by Space Samurai » Oct 2nd, '07, 01:44

I've been using a $5 Wal-Mart meat thermometer for the last two years.

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by macatea » Oct 2nd, '07, 03:15

spacesamurai wrote:I've been using a $5 Wal-Mart meat thermometer for the last two years.
Thanks...I actually have one of those. I just tried it and found that (for mine anyway) you need to pour a bit of water right on the probe for an accurate reading.

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by mcmoogly » Oct 2nd, '07, 08:39

I just got this one 2 days ago:
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr ... B0001BFJ5O

It's outstanding. It updates every 1 sec. and is accurate. I've had 2 other ones that I wasn't happy with at all and this one is by far the best I've come across.

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by Space Samurai » Oct 2nd, '07, 10:33

macatea wrote:Thanks...I actually have one of those. I just tried it and found that (for mine anyway) you need to pour a bit of water right on the probe for an accurate reading.
Oh...I just use mine in conjunction with a yuzamashi.

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by Eastree » Oct 2nd, '07, 19:12

The cheap-o thermometer I bought from Wal-Mart is identical to the one from Target in shape, placement of the switch, and even the exact shape of the opening for the LCD. Besides teh brand (Mine is TEMPRITE) and another bit of text, and the minimum temp reading, they are identical.

And within a few dollars of each other.

I'd just about guess it's a rebranding of the same device.

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by nooozeguy » Nov 16th, '07, 21:41

Hi,
This is an interesting topic.

I am developing a programmable, digital tea thermometer and I would love to get feedback from fellow tea lovers.

(moderator edit: please see link in member profile. Josh, please read forum guidelines...welcome to the forum)

Please let me know if you think this idea would appeal to other tea lovers... and if you have any ideas for other enhancements. Also, how much do you think it should sell for?

Thanks,
Josh

mcmoogly wrote:I just got this one 2 days ago:
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr ... B0001BFJ5O

It's outstanding. It updates every 1 sec. and is accurate. I've had 2 other ones that I wasn't happy with at all and this one is by far the best I've come across.

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adjustable kettle

by jim fitzg » Nov 21st, '07, 14:42

Has anyone had a good experience with adjustable kettles?
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Tea Thermometer

by nooozeguy » Nov 21st, '07, 18:44

But this one is not programmable with an alarm, is it?

Do y'all think that having something programmable and with an alarm is valuable?

Thanks,
Josh
(www.teathermometer.com)

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