The 1. It's remarkably easy to select the temperature setting you need and you can actually watch the water temperature's rise on the LCD display that sits on the kettle's base. If you want black or herbal tea, just hit boil and watch the water go up to degrees Fahrenheit within five minutes or less. If you're drinking green, white, or oolong tea, you press the "TEMP" button until you see the right number for your tea on the screen.
Believe it or not, using the right temperature is a big deal. Whenever I make green, white, or oolong tea with this kettle, I always set it to the right temperature instead of just hitting that "BOIL" button. The teas' flavors come out in full force when brewed at the right temperature, and it's so easy to select the right temperature on the Krups kettle. The LCD screen is an excellent addition to this fine kettle's design. The kettle automatically stops boiling when it hits the temperature you selected or if it runs dry.
The kettle will even keep your water warm for a time before automatically shutting off to protect the heating element. The kettle is made out of brushed stainless steel, and it looks absolutely gorgeous in my kitchen.
The kettle jug is unattached, so you can pick it up and pour the water over your tea, oatmeal, or cooking pot without worrying about the length of the cord. The cord is concealed in the base and you can have it as short as you need it to be. There's a big button on the top of the kettle, which pops the lid open when pressed. The handle is big and comfortable for easy handling and pouring. There is a water window as well, so you can check how much is in there.
Krups put the anti-scale filter in the spout of the kettle, and you can remove it if need be. The best thing about this kettle is that it does everything our former top pick, the Cuisinart CPK PerfecTemp electric kettle , can do, but at a lower price.
We also prefer the placement of the LCD screen and buttons on the Krups' kettle's base to the buttons on the Cuisinart kettle's handle. Although there aren't many reviews for this kettle, our personal experience and that of Amazon and Krups buyers is mostly very positive, though some wonder about longevity.
We've been using it daily for nearly a year without any incident, and we'll keep you updated on how it fares, but we are confident that this is indeed the best kettle you can buy. Pros: Affordable, adjustable temperature settings, clear LED screen, easy to use, attractive metal design. The Cuisinart CPK PerfecTemp electric kettle was formerly our top pick, and it's still a great choice if you dislike the Krups kettle or it sells out.
Not only does it heat water quickly; it also brings the water to the perfect temperature for any kind of tea or coffee. Cuisinart's kettle packs watts of power to ensure that the water heats up in about four minutes. The kettle has six different pre-set temperature settings so that the water is the ideal temperature for brewing any kind of tea or coffee. The controls are on the kettle's handle, and you can choose between degrees Fahrenheit for delicate teas, degrees Fahrenheit for green tea, degrees Fahrenheit for white tea, degrees Fahrenheit for oolong tea, degrees Fahrenheit for coffee, and "boil" for black tea.
You can also use the "boil" setting for instant noodles, soup, oatmeal, or anything else that requires boiling water. It'll automatically keep your water warm for 30 minutes and announce when your water is ready with a single beep. Cuisinart built in boil-dry protection, so it will automatically shut off if there's no water inside to boil. That protects the heating elements and ensure your kettle lasts longer. There's also an auto-sleep function that will turn off your kettle after 5 minutes of inactivity.
A blue backlit water window lets you see how much water is inside, too. The stainless steel kettle is durable and easy to clean. It has a concealed heating element to prevent too much mineral buildup, which is great if you have hard water at home. There's a removable and washable scale filter inside that you can clean.
Reviewers from The Wirecutter , Best Reviews , Heavy , Best Products , and Apartment Therapy all loved the Cuisinart's ability to heat water to different temperatures and praised its sturdy stainless steel design.
Positive user reviews highlight how accurate the temperature settings are — within degrees of the settings — and many reviewers praise the device's durability.
One reviewer said her kettle has lasted five years. Although some reviewers on Amazon complain about durability and say their kettles rusted or broke quickly, The Wirecutter says that many of its staff members have used the kettle for years without issue. The kettle does have a three-year limited warranty , which is better than you'll get from most companies, so if yours is defective, you should be able to get a refund or replacement.
Amazon's day return policy also applies in case you just don't like the Cuisinart PerfcTemp electric kettle as much as expert reviewers and some users do. Pros: Six temperature settings, stainless steel, keeps water warm for 30 minutes, blue backlit water level window, 3-year limited warranty, 1. We let you know how noisy each kettle is, so your dinner isn't ruined by a noisy boiler. We fill each kettle to the top to find out how heavy it really is, so you can choose a kettle that won't weigh you down.
How we uncover the best kettles Our kettle tests are designed to uncover the very best kettles - and the models to avoid. Speed We time how long it takes to boil each kettle - the slowest ones take twice as long as the fastest, leaving you hanging around. Noise We measure the decibel level of each kettle while boiling, so you can avoid noisy or irritating models.
Limescale filter We rate how effective each kettle's limescale filter is, so you don't end up with nasty white flakes in your tea. Minimum fill We reward the kettles that let you boil small amounts of water in one go, as this helps you save time and energy. Ease of use We look at how easy it is to fill and pour the kettle, how easy it is to see how full it is, and whether it's light and comfortable to carry.
But for a good basic kettle, you could find a bargain at a lower price. See our kettle reviews to find the best value options. If you have an open-plan kitchen, you may be concerned with how your kettle is going to look on your worktop. Luckily, most of the products available have aesthetics in mind, and you can get a good-looking kettle to suit your personal taste.
Our independent testing is designed to put every kettle on a level playing field, no matter what the price, and see if it will do its job well when you get it home. Our scores are broken down into ease of use, speed, energy use, noise and the quality of the limescale filter, so you can always find a good all-rounder amongst our Best Buys. Find out more about how we test kettles. With many of us now having open-plan kitchens, noise is often one of the biggest kettle bugbears.
We rate speed more highly than noise in our performance tests, so you'll find that most of our Best Buys are quick to boil. Kettles are one of the most breakdown-prone small appliances, according to our reliability survey. For more advice on choosing, head to our kettles buying guide. We've also put together a guide on how to descale your kettle to ensure your model lasts for as long as it possibly can. Test score. We reveal the best kettles in five different categories, including the best cheap kettle and our top-scoring energy saver.
Rebecca Jakeman. Already a member? Log in. For hard-to-remove calcium deposits, let the filter sit overnight in a solution of one part water to three parts white vinegar; rinse thoroughly before returning it to the kettle.
The Bonavita BVV 1. It can also hold a set temperature for up to an hour, 30 minutes longer than the OXO or the Cuisinart. However, it takes longer to come to a boil than either of those kettles and lacks audible cues to let you know when your water is ready.
We removed this kettle as a pick after noticing too many complaints about rust and other durability issues. It took the same amount of time to boil a liter of water as the Hamilton Beach , but the design is clunky, and we found it less comfortable to hold and pour.
While the all-black matte has aesthetic appeal, it makes it hard to keep track of hot spots. And although you can set temperature in 1-degree increments, a thermometer built into the lid is a lot harder to read than an LCD screen attached to the base. Still, it was somewhat heavy and unwieldy, and the top was tough to remove, which could present a safety issue if still hot.
Still, the older Bonavita outperformed its shiny new sibling: It boiled faster 5 minutes, 30 seconds as opposed to 6 minutes, 15 seconds , was quieter the Interurban starts to clank when it gets hot and we had a much easier time interpreting the controls. Although the OXO On Adjustable Temperature Electric Kettle was very accurate in our tests, it had trouble staying closed; as water came to a boil, the lid frequently popped open.
Its blue light constantly turns on and off until it reaches the desired temperature, something we found annoying. Also, the kettle always defaults to Celsius; for Fahrenheit temperatures, you have to change the settings every time you use it. The Secura 1. According to a Secura representative, the small hole on the interior allows steam to reach the bottom interior of the unit, where the temperature control is located. We found, however, that cleaning in between the walls of the kettle would be impossible, so we dismissed this model.
In our tests, the 1. Adjustable Electric Kettles subscription required , Cook's Illustrated. Tony Gebely, founder of Tea Epicure , interview. Michelle Rabin, founder of T Ching , interview.
Peter F. Michael Sullivan has been a staff writer on the kitchen team at Wirecutter since He has worked in various facets of the food and restaurant industry for over a decade. Our pick. Also great. OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Pour-Over Kettle The best gooseneck kettle We recommend this precise-aim gooseneck kettle for anyone preparing pour-over coffee, or for tea lovers who will geek out over its spot-on temperature accuracy. Buying Options Buy from Amazon. Budget pick.
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