Electric kettle
Boiling water appears to be one of the most basic of all household tasks. Fill a pot or kettle with water, turn on the heat, and wait a few minutes. If you’re wondering why anyone would need a special contraption for the purpose, you probably don’t drink a lot of tea or coffee.
Electric kettles are popular among coffee and tea drinkers because they provide convenience, speed, and precision to the boiling water process that no other kettle can match.
Benefits of Using Electric Kettles
They offer a few significant advantages that make them well worth the cost for many customers:
- They move quickly : Electric kettles heat water faster than either a stovetop or a microwave. If you value efficiency or want your morning cup of coffee to be ready faster every day, electric kettles are a great choice.
- They are simple to operate : Basically, you add water and press a button. Even electric kettles with additional temperature controls and features are typically easy to use.
- They save energy: Electric kettles use less energy than either a microwave or a traditional stove-top kettle to heat water.
- They are accurate: While this may not be important to everyone, getting the right temperature when brewing some types of tea can make a big difference in the flavor you get. Anyone who enjoys oolong or green tea will appreciate the ability to set the water temperature.
You don’t need an electric teakettle to boil water, but if you make tea or coffee on a regular basis, it will make your life much easie
Considerations for Purchasing an Electric Kettle
Speed:
The main reason that most people adore electric kettles is the speed with which they operate. If one of your primary reasons for purchasing an electric kettle is to speed up your tea or coffee making routine, you should look for an electric kettle with a fast reputation.
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Most electric kettles will take three to four minutes to boil water, though some claim to be able to heat a mug’s worth in 90 seconds.
Check the claims made by the manufacturer in the product description and read reviews of the kettles you’re considering to see if what customers say backs up those claims.
Any electric kettle should be faster than a microwave or stovetop kettle, but you can be picky about this when comparing different models.
Temperature Options:
Electric kettles’ speed may be a nice bonus for tea connoisseurs in addition to the main benefit they provide: precision. When brewed at different temperatures, different types of tea taste best. While boiling water is fine for black tea, it is not ideal for green, white, or oolong tea flavors.
Coffee is also best served at temperatures lower than boiling. Again, most consumers won’t notice a difference in flavor between coffee brewed with boiling water and coffee brewed with water which is a little cooler, but coffee connoisseurs will.
Some low-cost tea kettles do not have variable temperature settings, so if this is an important feature for you, look for a kettle that allows you to select different temperatures and ensure that the options include the temperatures you’ll need.
Cost:
Simple electric kettles with few features can be purchased for as little as $20. Higher-quality, larger-capacity models can cost more than $100. If you’re just looking for a kettle to quickly heat tea and aren’t concerned about long-term durability, one of the models in the $20-$30 range will probably suffice.
If you want variable temperature settings, high-quality materials, and a better chance that your electric kettle will last a long time, one of the more expensive options is probably a better bet.
Size:
When it comes to size, there are two major factors to consider. The first consideration is capacity. Do you usually make a cup of coffee or tea for one person, or do you usually make drinks for a group? Most electric kettles have enough capacity for several cups, but some portable options have a smaller capacity,
So consider your needs and compare them to the capacity of the kettles you’re considering before making a decision.
The other major size consideration is counter space. Every new item in a kitchen has to find a home, and most kitchens already have a limited amount of counter space.
Before purchasing an electric kettle, determine where it will be kept in your kitchen and take some measurements. It’s better to know ahead of time what you have space for than to buy something that won’t fit.
Noise:
While electric kettles aren’t as loud as other kitchen appliances, they do make some noise when boiling water and many include beeping noises to let you know when the water is done. Customers may become irritated by either type of noise, particularly if it continues for an extended period of time or there is no easy way to turn it off.
If you’re generally sensitive to noise, it’s a good idea to spend some time reading electric kettle reviews to see if anyone mentions the noise it makes. Consumers who are sensitive to noisy appliances are usually quick to comment if they are bothered by the noise a product makes, so you should get some feedback.
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Weight:
If your electric kettle will mostly sit on your counter and rarely move, weight may not be an issue. If you want to be able to take it with you when you travel, or if you know you have trouble lifting a full kettle to pour, look for an appliance that is lightweight enough for your needs.
Material:
Electric kettles are typically made of metal, glass, plastic, or a combination of the three. Stainless steel and glass are generally thought to be of higher quality than plastic, though plastic will not get as hot to the touch as the other two and can result in lighter kettles that are easier to transport. However, if the part of the kettle that the water touches is made of plastic, it is possible that it will affect the flavor of your coffee or tea.
Stainless steel is widely regarded as the most durable material. Electric kettles made of glass are popular among those who value aesthetics and enjoy watching the water boil.
Ease of Use:
Electric kettles are generally simple to use. This is one of their main selling points .However, some have features or design options that make them more user-friendly than others.
If simplicity and speed are your top priorities when purchasing a tea kettle, you may find that a simple barebones unit with no different temperature settings and features is easier to use than some higher-end machines. If you like the extra features that come with higher-end machines make sure you choose a model that makes selecting the temperature you prefer simple.
An electric kettle that is cordless or has a detachable cord is generally easier to use than one that must be kept close to an outlet at all times.
And a kettle with convenient features like a keep-warm option and auto shutoff will relieve even the most forgetful consumers of the burden of remembering all the minor details
Last Thoughts of Kettles
You can get by without an electric kettle. However, once you’ve had one, you’ll wonder why you bothered.
The right electric kettle can improve the flavor of your daily cups of tea or coffee while also making them ready faster. Why deny yourself something that will make your life a little easier?
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