The HydroTap is set to dispense water at 98ºC for the following reasons:

- To achieve WRAS approval, you can’t dispense water above 98ºC for safety and energy efficiency.
- Keeping water at 98ºC reduces power consumption compared to 100ºC models.
- A smooth stream of water instead of a mix of steam and water is dispensed from the tap, meaning that it doesn’t splash or spit.
- Tea and coffee benefits hugely in terms of flavour when water is dispensed slightly below 100ºC. In fact, pouring 100ºC water onto tea and coffee burns them, impairing the taste.

The HydroTap does offer the option to adjust the boiling temperature via the under-counter command centre.