Turn off the heat. Let it sit. Do not chug it immediately. Boiled water is still hot enough to strip the enamel off your teeth. I say that from experience, and my dentist is very tired of my “camping stories.”
How to Safely Boil Water for Drinking: Essential Guidelines and Tips
Pour it into a clean cup or leave it in the pot. If you’re in a rush, set the pot in a bowl of cold water to speed things up. Do not add ice unless you know the ice is made from clean water. Otherwise, you just re-contaminated your perfectly boiled potion.
Once it’s lukewarm (test it on your wrist like baby formula), drink up. You’ve earned that sip. You are now a certified water-boiler, ready to face any apocalypse or surprise camping trip.
