Tea Kettles: Reviews

Reviewers say this Chef's Choice electric kettle is everything most people need a kettle to be: quick-boiling, nice looking and easy to use. Users say it's very easy to pour, and a concealed heating element helps prevent… expandmineral deposit buildup, which makes cleaning easier. The Chef's Choice kettle heats water to boiling in about five minutes. Its exterior does become warm to the touch, but not extremely hot, and we did read complaints that some units didn't work out of the box or broke quickly, but overall, this electric kettle gets better reviews than any other in its price range. It has a 7-cup capacity and automatic shut-off feature. collapse

Stovetop tea kettles take about twice as long to boil water as electric kettles, but many people prefer their classic design. A favorite among conventional kettles, the Cuisinart PerfecTemp tea kettle comes in four colors… expandas well as stainless steel. Owners say it boils water quickly and looks great in the kitchen. The whistle feature is removable, and although there are a few complaints that the whistle comes detached too easily, most agree that it works well. The silicone-coated handle resists heat, making it comfortable to pour. The standout feature of this teakettle is its color-coded temperature gauge that shows ideal temperatures for different types of beverages and allows users to monitor water temperature during use. collapse

This electric kettle is designed with the tea drinker in mind. A temperature-control system allows the user to select the appropriate heat for specific types of teas (green teas require a lower temperature than black… expandteas). Negative reviews are rare for this kettle, though we did read a few reports of leaks. Reviewers and users alike praise the temperature control as well as the kettle's stainless steel design. The Adagio Teas UtiliTea Variable Temperature Electric Kettle has a 4-cup capacity. collapse