Is an Electric Tea Kettle Really Better?

In a post we published earlier this month about must-haves from kitchens around the world, I noticed quite a few comments about electric tea kettles and whether or not they were really better than a stovetop kettle. As someone who has exactly four electric kitchen appliances — a blender, a stand mixer, a coffee grinder, and a brand-new food processor, which I’m still on the fence about — I tend to favor anything that doesn’t require a plug.

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Breville BKE820XL IQ Kettle Brushed Stainless Steel 7.5 Cups - Get the temperature Ideal for Coffee or your favorite tea with the touch of a button. Five preset brewing temperatures include green tea white tea oolong tea French press and boil and black tea. The 'hold temperature' feature keeps water at the selected temperature for 20 minutes. A water-level indicator on Each side allows easy viewing. Features safety shut-off so it won't boil dry and removable scale filter.

Breville - The IQ Kettle 7-Cup Electric Kettle - Brushed Stainless Steel

Savor the Purest Taste: Crafted entirely from 304 food-grade stainless steel, our pour over coffee kettle delivers the purest and healthy taste. No plastic components lurking inside to spoil your drink. Cleaning the interior is also a breeze – just a quick wipe with lemon or vinegar.

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