Emily Chan
The data helped the researchers monitor the storm’s behavior during regular breakfast hours. They also conducted a series of experiments with a standard electric kettle and accurate temperature sensors to compare boiling points under different air pressure conditions.
Overall, the experiments demonstrated a clear relationship between boiling temperature and air pressure.
On the morning of the storm, the boiling point of water was 208.4 degrees Fahrenheit (98 degrees Celsius).
Tea leaves are highly sensitive to temperature changes, which can influence the tannins. Tannins are known for giving tea its bitter and pungent taste.
When water boils below the normal temperature range, the full flavor of the tea leaves cannot be extracted.
Experts consider the ideal temperature for brewing tea to be between 208.4 and 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
It is estimated that approximately 20 million people in London and South England felt the effects of the phenomenon, resulting in bland tea.
The study was published in the journal Weather.
