I love tea. I don't love the tartar-like substance that accumulates at the bottom of the tea kettle, be it stove-top or electric. Here's an easy way to remove it:
1 part vinegar
4 parts water
Boil and then rinse with hot tap water.
Exact measurements will depend on the size of your tea pot, but you'll want it at least half-full.
For example, I have a 1.7 liter electric kettle. I use 1 cup vinegar to 4 cups water and boil. If the tartar is stubborn, I either let it cool and reboil or attack the softened tartar with a brush, depending on my level of laziness.
Another tip: When making tea, fill your kettle just with the amount of water that you need. You'll build up tartar more slowly and waste less gas/electricity.
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