Judging water temp by size of bubbles

I have definitely seen that method described in literature.

I’ve seen/heard that on Asian cookshows before, but I’ve never found anything definitive and it’s usually in regards to cooking temp on frying oil. I know I’ve seen someone on Steepster talk about it before too.

I found this video for you though, personally I tend to look down on the water when boiling, so it wasn’t the most helpful for me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY4CGyc8ZLU

I think in time you just know when the water seems to be right – watching the boil time on your kettle. If in doubt just invest in a cheap little temperature probe from the £ shop

I am getting ready to try my hand on some calligraphy (after my broken finger heals- one and a half weeks). I’ve done calligraphy before and found it quite soothing. I thought it would be a nice sentiment to work on writing out. I have a Breville so telling water temp is not the issue.

i don’t know what the saying is… but i found these:

http://blog.teavana.com/post/2013/08/07/Turn-Up-The-Heat-Methods-For-Boiling-Water.aspx

http://www.reluctantgourmet.com/chinese-boiling/

Thanks Sil! These are the right mental images: crab eyes, shrimp eyes, etc. I’ll keep looking for the Chinese saying but this is a great start. I knew there was something out there…