It depends on what you mean by "boiler." If you mean an electric kettle, then yes, you can make tea using boiled water from it. However, if you mean a central heating boiler, then absolutely not.
Here's a breakdown:
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Electric Kettle (Yes, with caveats):
- Electric kettles are designed to boil water quickly and efficiently.
- You can boil water in an electric kettle and then pour it over tea bags or loose leaf tea in a separate cup or teapot.
- Some electric kettles have temperature control settings, which are ideal for different types of tea (e.g., green tea requires a lower temperature than black tea).
- Important: Do not put tea leaves or tea bags directly into the electric kettle itself. This can damage the kettle and make it difficult to clean.
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Central Heating Boiler (No):
- Central heating boilers are designed to heat water for radiators and hot water taps in your home.
- The water in a central heating boiler is not potable (safe to drink). It often contains chemicals to prevent corrosion and scaling within the heating system.
- Using water from a central heating boiler to make tea could be harmful to your health.
Therefore, use an electric kettle (being careful not to put the tea directly inside) or a stovetop kettle to boil water for your tea. Never use water from a central heating boiler for consumption.
