I know, I know—it’s tempting to fill that pasta pot from the hot tap to save time. “But it boils faster!!!”
Is Hot Tap Water Good To Drink at Jordan Timperley blog
Stop. Just stop. Use cold water. It takes an extra 30 seconds. Your pasta will taste normal, and your kidneys will thank you.
Tea and Coffee are the Biggest Offenders
If you’re making your morning brew with hot tap water, you’re committing a beverage crime. That subtle metal taste? That’s not “character.” That’s your water heater waving hello.
Use cold water and heat it. Your taste buds will do a happy dance. Trust me—I’ve done the taste test. Cold tap water tea wins every time.
