Tea Kettle Brands and Links

Drinking tea could be good for your health

Drinking tea can provide health benefits, according to researchers who claim it's better than coffee because it has less caffeine per typical serving and contains flavonoids, a special type of antioxidant. According to WebMD some types of tea also contain ECGC, a component linked to fighting against free radicals that can contribute to cancer and heart disease. Caffeine and theanine, present in most teas, have been linked to mental alertness. The article also provides detailed information on specific health benefits linked to certain types of teas.

While tea can contribute to good health, tea kettles are sometimes made of plastic which contains bisphenol A (BPA), a substance under scrutiny in recent years for leeching chemicals into foods and liquids stored in BPA-containing containers. For a discussion about the safety of BPA, visit the National Institute of Environmental Health, a subsidiary of the federal National Institutes of Health.

Jerome Groopman, a physician and journalist, also discusses BPA in his New Yorker article, "The Plastic Panic."

Fortunately, stainless-steel is often the material preferred by experts and consumers when it comes to tea kettles. In addition to being BPA-free, stainless steel is also more durable. Reviewers often recommend stainless-steel tea kettles for their durability. Retailer Fantes.com explains why stainless steel is a desired material.

Types of tea kettles and tea-brewing tips

EHow.com provides a great resource on tea kettles. Articles and videos are included on how tea kettles work, cleaning methods and general safety.

We found some interesting background on the birth of electric kettles at MadeHow.com.

An article from Real Simple (reprinted at CNN.com) examines the different kinds of tea and provides suggestions on brewing techniques.

StyleFeeder.com provides a useful buyer's guide outlining the different types of tea kettles and uses for each.

Amazing-Green-Tea.com discusses the advantages of different types of tea kettles for different purposes.

Learn-About-Tea.com sells tea and accessories like tea balls and strainers, but it also contains dozens of tea-related articles and a user forum.

Tea kettle brands

You can find detailed specifications and product information on manufacturers' websites:

Adagio

Bodum

Breville

Capresso

Chef's Choice

Cuisinart

KitchenAid

Krups

Oxo

Zojirushi