

I don’t know why you’re being downvoted without anyone actually debunking what you’ve said, so I’ll try. You’re right about not having another appliance being convenient, but I doubt a microwave is just as effective. If you’re just heating a cup of water, then yes. But boiling even a liter of water would take about 5 minutes in a microwave on the highest setting, which would take about 2 mins in a kettle. Not even taking into account that actually boiling water in a microwave is near impossible, because it would spill everywhere
What I’ve learnt from different youtube videos, seems like Americans are almost allergic to hot drinks (except hot chocolate). It’s quite funny watching them approach very cautiously, almost like a cat sniffing liquid before they drink 🤣