Joseph Kubera wrote:
> Bluesea wrote:
> >
> > Excellent data for those who don't want to use a thermometer .
> >
>
> But somebody else's mug may cool at a different rate. No? Different size,
> wall thickness, ambient temp...
> Just causing trouble.

Well, sure, if you are worried about a degree or two. But I would expect
that most 12 oz. mugs and reasonable ambient temperatures would yield very
similar results. I would, however, expect 6 oz. cups or teapots to be
quite different and require a new set of measurements.

Also of note - my thermometer reads a much cooler temperature (over 10F cooler)
when it is allowed to rest on the bottom of the mug. I suppose this stands
to reason, but it is a warning to those who use thermometers that most of the
water may be significantly hotter than the thermometer reading if you just
dump the thermometer in the mug and let it rest there.


Randy