Water forecast?

[MashBag]

I have often thought it would be nice for noobs to be able to see what sort of water they have (just to get some idea) before dipping into water analysis.

And it turns out you can.
When you make a cuppa.

We all know the insides of the kettle will tell us about water hardness. Tick.

But until yesterday I had not realised the colour of the tea (builders) gives a clue to the mineral content.
Grey / pale tea is richer in minerals.
Orange tea is poorer.

I am not for one minute suggesting this replaces testing or lab work.

But could we create a water forecast by using these 2 indicators together? Does this hold true for your water?

 

[Clint]

What if you leave the tea bag in the mug for ages then squeeze it to death and use just a spot of milk? You get very brown tea...

 

[Rodcx500z]

What if you leave the tea bag in the mug for ages then squeeze it to death and use just a spot of milk? You get very brown tea...

Yep thats me

 

[The Baron]

Some truth in what Mashbag has said looking at the inside of the kettle and the colour of your tea unless brewed/stewed to death.
As he has said only a rough indicator of the water style

 

[Sadfield]

Yep thats me

Me, too. I think the new tea lady knows her onions and will fit right in. Put the kettle on @Clint.

 

[Agentgonzo]

Or you could just Google your local water company and download their water report

 

[Sadfield]

The title conjures up ideas of expanding the forum members map with water profiles. La interia Bicarbonatio!

 

[MashBag]

Or you could just Google your local water company and download their water report

Absolutely. But this is quicker to answer, when talking to a noob, or just wanting a quick reference.

Just a tool in the box. To be fair it is just looking for a colour like pH strip or a salifert kit.

 

[Clint]

I've never washed my fishing cup in many years. Its brahhhhhn.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

SWMBO keeps cleaning my favourite tea mug i prefer it with the well used look i think its call patina in the antiques world

 

[peterpiper]

When I was a lad....
went skiing in the French Alps a few times.

Worst thing about the French (well one of the worst) is they make rubbish tea. The low boiling point at altitude, wasn't helping either.

A few teabags, added to boil at 90 min, can help - if you like astringent beers! Who needs a teapot?