OXO 1479500 Good Grips Classic Tea Kettle, Stainless Steel, Silicone, Silver

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Robin Mosley understands the importance of choosing the right kitchen appliances. She is always researching and testing the latest kitchen appliances, utensils, and products as a food writer, and recommending them to interested food aficionados.

Classic Tea Kettle - Brushed Stainless Steel - OXO

Tea kettles come in many different sizes, though the ones we tested ranged mostly from 1 to 2 quarts. In general, electric kettles tend to have slightly lower capacity than stovetop ones (and our top-rated electric kettle is also the smallest one we tested). What's important is to match your kettle size to your needs. If you usually make a single cup of tea or fill a small French press, you might not want a huge kettle taking up space on your stovetop or in your cabinet. If you often entertain large crowds, however, it’s nice to be able to serve everyone without waiting for a second batch of water to boil. If you use loose teas, make sure you store them in a sealed container in a cool dry location. Otherwise, they will absorb the moisture from the air. Cuisinart Aura 2-Quart Tea Kettle: If you want an even cheaper option than OXO without sacrificing too much, the Cuisinart Aura is your best bet. The shining star of this kettle is the trigger on the handle that you can use to open the spout with one hand. And it came in a competitive sixth place in the boil speed test, finishing around 40 seconds later than the two winners. But there were some downsides to this kettle: The handle got hot during the 1.5-quart boil speed test and cleanup was not a breeze thanks to narrow opening. If you’re looking for a new whistling kettle or just getting into making tea, then this would be an excellent choice as your first kettle! If all else fails and nothing else works out for you in life, at least there’ll always be comfort knowing that there’s hot water waiting on the countertop whenever needed.Mr. Coffee Flintshire Stainless Steel Whistling Tea Kettle: This kettle was the cheapest and the lightest of the bunch (it weighed a mere 4 lbs, 9.7 ounces when full). Speed-wise, it came in second to last in the 1.5-quart boil speed test, but jumped up to fifth place when heating the .75 quarts. It glugged a bit when pouring at half capacity, but the water did come out in a nice spiral. However, there were stains and discoloration after just 4 boils, both of which we couldn't scrub away.

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The most popular method to clean a tea kettle uses simply water and white vinegar. Just fill your kettle with equal amounts of both, bring it to a boil, and then dump out the water-vinegar mixture. Once the kettle is cool, scrub the inside with a non-abrasive cloth or brush. Finally, rinse the kettle thoroughly (or boil plain water in it) until all traces of vinegar are gone. This process is suitable for both electric and stovetop kettles and removes any potential limescale buildup. It’s important to thoroughly clean inside a kettle at least once every three months; otherwise, mineral buildup can alter the taste of your tea or coffee, and it may prevent some electric kettles from working properly. Other household products like baking soda and lemon juice are effective descaling agents, too, and many household cleaner brands sell descaling solutions in liquid or powder form. If you’re looking to make the perfect cup of tea, then there are a few things that you need to look at before you start. Tea is an art form, and it is often one that takes a lifetime to master. When you’re first starting out, it can be overwhelming especially if you don’t know what equipment you need. Who it’s for: People looking for a reliable, no-frills, easy-to-use tea kettle with a modern touch.

Be careful of teapots that sputter water before you open the spout. The water will be hot enough to scald your skin. Determine whether you’d like a kettle made of stainless steel, which doesn’t rust or stain, or one constructed from heat-resistant borosilicate glass. Glass models allow you to actually see the tea as it brews. The top opening is small, so most hands might not fit inside when cleaning. Drying overnight left no staining on the inside of the kettle. This kettle works with induction, halogen, gas, and electric stovetops. The design-forward Zwilling Enfinigy Electric Kettle Pro looks like it came from an art museum, but it's also highly functional. Its impressive six different temperature settings range from boiling all the way down to 104 degrees for warming up baby formula, as well as a keep-warm function that can hold a temperature for 30 minutes. Other electric kettles we tested heat up faster, but this one's big advantage is its double-walled configuration, which keeps the outside cool to the touch no matter how hot the inside gets. If you've got inquisitive kids around the kitchen (or if you're a little klutzy), it's a nice safety feature.

OXO Brew 1.7 Quart Classic Tea Kettle - Brushed Stainless

We sent this home to one of our editors to see how this product performed in her home kitchen. For her first test, it took about 4 minutes over medium-high heat for 2 cups of water to come to a boil, with the kettle whistling at 180 degrees, and the water was lukewarm (100 degrees) an hour later. The whistle wasn't the loudest ever, though it could be heard from a couple of rooms away. Oxo Brew Cordless Glass Electric Kettle: This glass kettle heats up fast, and its lights look neat, but we found it bulky and somewhat awkward to use. It also didn't hold its heat as well as other kettles we tested. This kettle is for all the tea lovers out there! The OXO Brew Classic Teakettle is a modern version of the classic stovetop kettle. It’s made from durable, double-walled stainless steel and includes a silicone handle that stays cool to the touch.

Its smaller size has a few disadvantages as it doesn't take up the whole burner. On high-heat gas stovetops, flames may shoot out from the sides of the kettle, and if positioned over a direct flame, the handle could melt. The manufacturer suggests using medium or low heat. Still, we appreciated its small size for easy storage. When you’re shopping for a tea kettle, it is important to consider every feature available to you. For instance, many stovetop kettles are small, so they likely won't take up a lot of space, but their materials and capacity will matter depending on how frequently you need to use them. We kept these attributes in mind when we tested our top kettles. All were sent to home kitchens to determine how long it took a couple of cups to get to a boil, how pouring boiling water felt, and if the kettle was easy to clean. Made from ultra-durable borosilicate glass, COSORI’s Electric Glass Kettle brews up to 1.7 quarts of safe, pure-tasting water. The kettle heats water in seven minutes or less, then automatically shuts off so there is no need to watch the kettle. It also includes “boil dry protection,” which prevents the kettle from turning on when there is no water inside. The wide-mouth opening allows for easy filling and cleaning—and for early risers who brew before the sun comes up, the kettle’s blue LED light indicates when the water is ready.