The keurig makes 187 degree water in about 2 minutes from off and about 5 seconds when it's on and idle. I'm just wondering if forcing the water through a tea bag will give the same results.... I guess I should just buy a box and find out I have some sleepy time herbal k cups those are 18 for 11 bucks and I can buy 20 sleepy time teabags for 2.50 so if it works there is a huge savings there (that I'll probably spend on more coffee lol)