- If you're a tea lover or you need hot water on demand, you'll want to buy an electric kettle.
- With its variable water temperature settings, durable design, and good price, the Krups Savoy Adjustable Temperature Kettle is our top pick.
There's nothing like a hot cup of tea. For real tea fanatics, it can be difficult to get just the right temperature water for your brew and nuking H2O in the microwave is simply out of the question. That's where electric kettles come in. They boil water faster than a watched pot on your stove, and the best ones even offer adjustable temperature settings to ensure that the water is just right for your delicate tea leaves.
You can also use electric kettles to boil water quickly for any cause, whether it's oatmeal, instant noodles, or a packet of soup. No matter your needs, it's good to have a dedicated appliance in your kitchen that boils water quickly. Every self-respecting British person has a kettle at home, and the fact that most Americans don't is totally befuddling. It's time to correct that error, because as one Brit told me, "Stoves take too long, and we don't live in the 1800s anymore."
The cheapest electric kettles are often made of plastic, and most reviewers agree that they aren't durable enough and the plastic housing leaves an odd aftertaste to the water. As such, we haven't included any in our top picks. Most people agree that stainless steel kettles are the best, but glass and ceramic kettles are also popular.
We've mostly included stainless steel kettles because they are the most durable and will last you a few years at least. We considered several glass kettles, but some reviewers warned that the glass explodes or cracks easily, so they've been excluded. We included one highly rated ceramic kettle for those who want a more classic look and material for boiling their water.
We researched dozens of electric tea kettles to find the very best ones you can buy. Whether you want a fancy kettle with adjustable water temperature settings, a classy ceramic one, or a giant 5-Liter kettle that keeps your water hot for hours; we've got a kettle for you in our buying guide. You can also check out our buying guide to the best tea infusers.
Here are the best electric tea kettles you can buy:
- Best electric kettle overall: Krups Savoy Adjustable Temperature Kettle
- Second-best electric kettle: Cuisinart PerfecTemp Electric Kettle
- Best high-end electric kettle: Smeg '50s Retro-Style Electric Kettle
- Best cheap electric kettle: Secura Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Kettle
- Best ceramic electric kettle: BELLA Electric Ceramic Tea Kettle
- Best giant electric kettle: 4-Liter Zojirushi Electric Kettle
Updated on 10/24/2019 by Caitlin Petreycik: Updated prices, links, and formatting. Added related guides.
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