Cooling boiling water to make tea

Remember me yakking about Fancl’s green tea? Well there’s a tiny bit more to add, that is, the recommended water temperature stated on the box (which is a new packaging, by the way) is about 80 degrees Celsius (176 F). But how do I cool down fresh boiling water in my kettle to this temperature asap?
Usually I will lift the cover to let out steam, wait 5 mins (or longer when I forget that I’m making tea!) before pouring out to dissolve the tea powder. But I’ve since changed strategy because 5 mins is simply TOO long. Now when the kettle signals that water has boiled, I’ll pour some into an empty cup first and surprisingly (or not), the temperature in the cup dips to the 80s instantly! And for just a couple more seconds, it will hover closer to 80, hence the water is ready to make my cuppa.
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From Paul
Nice tip and thermometer!
2009.08.05 @ 12:51 am
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From Tracy
This was very interesting, Clara. I drink a lot of tea, and this hint was very helpful–thank you! :o) Happy Day ((HUGS))
2009.08.05 @ 6:16 pm
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From Marianne
That’s a keen observation and great idea.
I drink tea too and I am going to follow your idea.
Thanks for the great tip!
2009.08.05 @ 11:49 pm
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