One massive exception: reheating coffee. Don’t leave your coffee maker on with a pot there. It will burn your coffee unless you agitate it frequently, which let’s be real, none of us is doing. It’s better to just turn your pot off as soon as the pot is done filling. Want more coffee in an hour? Microwave it. Why? Microwaves work by exciting water molecules. Your coffee will warm up very quickly this way, so go in short bursts and/or lower the power setting. This works for other similar liquids too, like heating up broth before adding it to whatever you’re cooking. Just don’t overdo it in the microwave because it will overflow if you aren’t careful!
Very good point! Microwaves are really the only way to reheat coffee. It’s not as good as just finishing the cup before it gets cold in the first place, but it’s miles ahead of every other option.
One massive exception: reheating coffee. Don’t leave your coffee maker on with a pot there. It will burn your coffee unless you agitate it frequently, which let’s be real, none of us is doing. It’s better to just turn your pot off as soon as the pot is done filling. Want more coffee in an hour? Microwave it. Why? Microwaves work by exciting water molecules. Your coffee will warm up very quickly this way, so go in short bursts and/or lower the power setting. This works for other similar liquids too, like heating up broth before adding it to whatever you’re cooking. Just don’t overdo it in the microwave because it will overflow if you aren’t careful!
Very good point! Microwaves are really the only way to reheat coffee. It’s not as good as just finishing the cup before it gets cold in the first place, but it’s miles ahead of every other option.