Storm Ciarán's Low Pressure Disrupted Tea Brewing for Millions in the UK
University of Reading study reveals how the storm's atmospheric conditions lowered boiling points, affecting tea flavor
- Storm Ciarán caused water to boil at 98°C instead of the usual 100°C in some areas.
- The phenomenon affected around 20 million people in London and southeast England.
- Researchers used temperature sensors and weather data to study the storm's impact on boiling points.
- The study highlights the subtle influence of atmospheric pressure on everyday activities.
- Mountaineers are familiar with similar effects at high altitudes, but this was a rare occurrence in densely populated regions.
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