[at-l] why...

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In a message dated 2/7/2006 5:55:09 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
athiker@smithville.net writes:

How long  does it take coffee to cool in a cup? I can't remember ever 
waiting more  than about 30 seconds...and, it seems like 3 minutes later, 
I'm heating it  up in the microwave...



Well, it depends upon the temperature in the room or on the trail.  On  a 
very hot day (when some might not want hot coffee) it might stay warmer longer  
but on a cold day in winter it might be better to not use a saucer.  In  fact, 
I wouldn't use a saucer in any circumstance but there are folks who have  
gotten used to that method of cooling their hot coffee.  Then there are  some who 
just like to slurp from a saucer whether the liquid is hot or cold (or  even 
tepid).  
 
Of course, if you have a microwave on the AT or any other trail for that  
matter, you might as well use it -- no use lugging the thing up Sassafras if  
you're not going to use it.
 
Skylander Jack