Tea Kettle Review

Tea KettleHaving purchased the Presto electric tea kettle as a gift, I find that it indeed supports the standards set in the description of the product. It is indeed very quick to boil water although the cord is incredibly short. I very much recommend this product as it is well worth the low price.

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Keurig B70 Platinum Single-Cup Home Brewing System Review

Keurig B70 Platinum Single-Cup Home Brewing SystemI recently purchased the new Keurig B-70 Gourmet Single Cup Home Brewing System that was released on October 1st, 2006 and have been very happy with it.The machine is extremely well designed, simple to operate, aesthetically pleasing, and most importantly, brews an excellent cup of coffee.I am very impressed with how quickly it is able to brew a cup of coffee, the selection of brew sizes, and how simple clean up is.

There are a variety of single cup brewers on the market now, many utilizing pre-packaged coffee "pods" for brewing.Personally I was not comfortable purchasing a product where I would be locked into the selection and pricing of a specific manufacturer, or one that would only brew coffee and not tea and cocoa.This is just one area where Keurig really shines above their competition.

Keurig has gathered support of a variety of gourmet coffee, tea, and cocoa manufacturers and there currently there are over 140 different types sold pre-packaged in K-Cups including Green Mountain, Diedrich, Gloria Jean's, Timothy's, Van Houtte, Tully's, Coffee People, Newman's Own, Celestial Seasonings, Bigelow, Twinings, and Ghirardelli.Not only is there a large selection to choose from, there are a variety of resellers online offering K-Cups, and pricing is extremely competitive.

In addition to the pre-packaged offerings, Keurig offers the My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter allows you to use your own gourmet ground coffee in your Keurig home brewer.This option provided the extra level of comfort I personally needed to make the jump into a single cup brewer.Frankly I don't find myself using it very often as I had originally thought, as there are so many options available in pre-packaged K-cups.

The pricing of the Keurig brewers are extremely reasonable, and brews gourmet coffee in just a fraction of the cost of purchasing it from a Starbucks, Coffee People, or similar.I expect that my machine will pay for itself in savings in just a couple months of use.

The only suggestion I have for Keurig is that the My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter be included with the sale of the brewer, and not an optional accessory.It is such an inexpensive accessory that I am surprised it was not included.Overall the Keurig brewers are excellent value and quality and would recommend them to anyone interested in a single cup brewer.

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Ideal for both everyday use and for entertaining, this 1500-watt countertop appliance brews one fresh cup of gourmet coffee, tea, or hot cocoa at a time. Not only does the single-cup home-brewing system ensure the freshest results (no more bitter coffee sitting in a carafe, going more bitter and stale with each minute), but it also makes it possible to customize drinks, since one guest might prefer regular while another decaf or hot tea after dinner. The unit uses patented K-Cups, which offer over 200 varieties of pre-measured gourmet coffee, tea, and cocoa from a wide range of premium brands. It can also produce hot water for making hot cocoa from a packet or for use in cooking. When ready to brew, simply open the lid, insert a K-Cup, close the lid, and select a cup size from its one-touch control panel, which comes with a user-friendly blue backlit LCD display. Five brew-size options include a 3-1/4-ounce iced beverage, small 5-1/4-ounce cup, 7-1/4-ounce small mug, 9-1/4-ounce large mug, and an 11-1/4-ounce travel mug. After setting the digital clock, the unit can be programmed to turn on at a pre-determined time, which avoids having to wait the four minutes for it to heat up; it can also be set to turn off automatically from one to nine hours later for energy-saving convenience. The machine also allows for choosing the standard brew temperature from 187 degrees F to a hotter 192 degrees F. Other highlights include a blue-lit removable 60-ounce water reservoir (holds up to 10 cups), a descale indicator, a removable drip tray that allows for easy cleanup and the use of travel mugs, and dishwasher-safe parts (the K-cup holder and funnel). Housed in a sleek, award-winning design, the single-cup brewing system measures 13-4/5 by 10-2/7 by 13 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Oster BVST-EK5966 Stainless-Steel 1-2/3-Liter Electric Water Kettle Review

Oster BVST-EK5966 Stainless-Steel 1-2/3-Liter Electric Water KettleI am using this kettle for the last 30 days and i've already used it about 30 times or more. So far no leak no problem. this kettle hold 1.70 liters which is about 57.50 Oz.
It takes 6 minutes and 45 seconds (6:45)to bring it to boil at full capacity (1.7 liters)and 4 minutes 32 seconds for 1.00 liter and at minimum recommended capacity which is half a liter(2 Cups) it take 2 minutes and 6 seconds water to boil(I start with water room temprature of 69F and 2500 feet above sea level). That it not bad. It could be better though. I like the idea of the body is Stainless Steel because plastic ones add Odor and chemical to the water which is not safe in my opinion(even though, this unit has some plastic part inside, Like filter or top part of the lid from inside But you came remove the filter if you want). It also has Blue LED light inside! the kettle so you can see if the unit in working or not. No cord is connected to the kettle itself so that's make it very convenient(cordless). I also recommend, Boil water 3 times at full capacity to clean and disinfect this unit before the first use.
I have heard some other ones they have " Keep warm" function so you dont have to reheat the water after 30 minutes of not using it. When you want to buy any electric kettle research about the leakage problem. since a lots of them in the market prone to leak and that can cause fire. One thing i have to mention is, I use Soft Water so when we boil water over time there are no calcium deposits are attached to the inside container and this adds to the life of any water boiler or water heater. By the way, since this unit has open wide top access, therefore is very easy to clean this kettele. In my opinion, this is a MUST HAVE in every kitchen.
Tip: By the way this item(Oster Kettle BVST-EK5966) and Sanyo model# U-K170S are the same one. So if you planing to buy this one, now you can check which one is cheaper.
I'm sure in up coming months more US manufacturer will add more feature to this type of kettle at more affordable prices, like digital control, digital display, keep warm function and so on....

Just remember, 5 to 10% all appliences are defective or have some kind of issue so check yours carefully and exchange them before the first 30 days.( That's one of the reason i love Amazon.com, No hassle return or exchange )

Update: (Jan. 16, 2010): We still use this kettle everyday (now more than 5-6 times a day actually) still works great. no leak and no malfunction and the performance is as good as first day we bought it. I recommend, if you want to use it only for 1 or 2 cups, dont fill up with water more than 0.5 liter (2 cups). If you dont do that, then you are going to pay higher electric bill for NO reason. If you need to use it again then fill some more water (since this unit it does not have keep warm feature, it does not make sense to boil more than you are going to use in than moment). And since this kettle has window to see how much water has inside, there no way to turn on this unit without water.(even though it has protection against dry turn on)

Update 2(April 16, 2010): Still working fantastic and we use it everyday. No problem at all. Very happy with my purchase.

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Attractively housed in brushed stainless steel, this electric kettle not only looks great in any contemporary kitchen, but it also quickly brings up to 1-2/3 liters of water to a rolling boil. To use, simply fill the kettle at the sink using the water-level window to gauge how much, return the kettle to its power base, and flip the switch to "on". In a matter of minutes, hot water will be ready to use for anything from tea, instant coffee, and hot cocoa to instant soup or oatmeal. Simply lift the jug off its 360-degree power base for graceful serving without the hassle of a cord, and return it at any angle. The kettle shuts off automatically once water has reached a full boil, and its boil-dry protection ensures safety and peace of mind--no need to worry about the kettle operating without water inside. Other highlights include a concealed heating element, an "on" indicator light, a non-drip spout with a removable fine-mesh filter, a large stay-cool loop handle, and cord storage under the base for keeping excess cord wrapped neatly out of sight. The water kettle measures approximately 9 by 6-1/2 by 10-1/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Dualit Cordless Percolator Review

Dualit Cordless PercolatorThis percolator makes a great pot of coffee.Trouble is, it doesn't stop boiling the coffee after it finishes percolating.Its warm cycle is too robust - makes me think the one I bought is defective or just not completely compatible with 110 current.

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Dualit's cordless percolator is the perfect complement to our cordless jug kettle and will make up to 10 x 125 ml cups of coffee in just 9 minutes. So stylish it can be taken straight to the breakfast table and the "stay warm" function ensures that you can enjoy hot fresh coffee all day.10 cup capacity; Cordless with axis rotary base for ease of 'docking'; Heatproof handle and large heatproof ball knob and finger-guard; Oversized non-drip spout; Neon turns orange while brewing and green when ready to drink; Transparent lid allows you to monitor the strength of the coffee.

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Kalorik JK-19967 1500-Watt Cordless Jug Kettle, White Review

Kalorik JK-19967 1500-Watt Cordless Jug Kettle, WhiteWe've been using this kettle at work just fine. It's very light weight but has a tall receptacle that holds the kettle well so we're not concerned about tip over.

It boils incredibly fast & has a nice comfortable handle & easy to use lid release.

Make sure you follow the initial instructions to boil 3x letting cool each time, before the first use to remove any foul taste.

The element is not "protected" so we'd expect scale to build up, but that's easily cleaned.

Only gripe is that the filter seems to fall out when tipped upside down. Even so, can recommend this kettle as a low cost but perfectly functional kettle.



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The Kalorik Cordless Electric Kettle Boil water twice as fast as microwave oven, perfect for tea, coffee, hot chocolate or instant soup. Generous 1-3/4-quart capacity with an exterior water gauge for easy measuring. A powerful 1500 watt heating element for quick boiling. The revolutionary cordless design allows the kettle to be lifted from its base and a locking lead with a unique trigger button on the rubberized handle to ensure safety and easy fill. This Kalorik kettle is a true necessity for today's kitchen. Features: 0-1/2 gallon capacity / rubberized handle pad / strix controller / locking lid with opening trigger button / stainless steel heating element.

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PINO Tea Collection I Review

PINO Tea Collection IWhenever we boil water in this, there is always a metallic and plastic smell.

The product also looks very cheap. It's not what we expected from a $89 product.

I called their customer service as well, and they just don't seem to care.

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Cordless Water Boiler1500 Watts for fast boiling57 Oz usable capacityContainer made of stainless steel 18/10, satin polishedCordless plug-type connector can be turned by 360 degreesConcealed heating element below the containerCentral On/Off switchBoil-stop automaticOverheating protectionTea Pot40 oz Liters usable capacity Made of acid-resistance, heat-resistance and taste-neutral glass.Micro-filter tea strainer made of stainless steelTea Station with Water Boiler and Glass Tea PotIntegrated hot plate for the tea potPlug-type connector for the water boilerDetachable CableOn / Off switch with power indicator lamp

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Zojirushi CV-DSC40 VE Hybrid Water Boiler & Warmer Review

Zojirushi CV-DSC40 VE Hybrid Water Boiler & WarmerI use it for tea almost everyday.Very convinient to use.The ruler on the window tells you when you need to refill the water, and it didn't take very long to get water to 195 degree. There is a timer function, so I can put the water in the previous night and make tea or other breakfast in the morning.I like it.

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Super VE: Vacuum-Electric hybrid keep warm system.The VE Hybrid Water Boiler & Warmer features vacuum insulation for maximum energy efficiency. Its easy-to-clean clear coated stainless steel exterior is sure to fit any kitchen d'cor, domestic or commercial. Other features include convenient timer function (6-10 hours), safety auto shut-off, vacuum insulated non-electric keep warm, and easy-to-hear beep indicator to alert completion of boiling process or low water level.Model No. CV-DSC40Capacity 135 oz. / 4.0 litersDimensions (W x D x H) 8-3/8 x 11 x 13-13/16 inchesElectric Rating 120 volts / 840 wattsOperating Temperatures 175°F, 195°F, 208°F and Vacuum / Reboils to 212°FColor Stainless Steel

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Krups 54-Ounce Electric Kettles Review

Krups 54-Ounce Electric KettlesI have used electric kettles for many years and they are the best way to boil water -- they are faster and more energy efficient than the stove-top kettle and you don't risk burning them when you forget that the kettle is on the stove. My old electric kettle died and I started looking for a new one.

An electric kettle is a simple device and could be made to last for many (i.e., at least greater than 10 years). Unfortunately, manufacturers are making things as cheaply as possible and charging premium prices. You will find as you read the reviews for most kettles that people complain about the quality of their construction and their correspondingly low life times.

An electric kettle should boil water quickly, should be easy to clean, should (in my opinion) be stainless steel throughout and should not have features that are obviously made to break. I don't mind if the kettle gets hot to the touch - I just use the handle to touch it just as I would a stove top kettle. This Krups kettle does boil water quickly and it is fairly easy to clean (and does get hot). This said it still has flaws.

1)The inside top inch(or so) of the kettle is made with plastic. The lid is also plastic and must be aligned just right before it will properly fit. Why couldn't the lid be stainless steel and just fit on in any direction as with most stove-top kettles?
2)The lid also has a plastic mechanism for opening the plastic spout cover. This mechanism is annoying and is made in such a way that it will break in a few years leaving a spout that stays shut.
3)The water level indicators are made of plastic and run the length of the kettle on both sides (as you can see in the picture). Water levels are somewhat of a convenience if you don't want to open the lid and look in, but they are a weak spot in kettle design being a likely place for a leak to occur. Other water level indicators trap water and create a good environment for mold to grow. The Krups design does not have that problem.
4)The base of the kettle is cheaply made. It is the standard Chinese 360 degree design. If you read reviews of kettles with this design you know that they fail after a few years. Pending failure shows itself when you have to rotate the kettle to get it to have an electric connection. Slowly the places that work are harder to find and finally it just stops working. That's what happened to my old kettle. This should not happen. The mechanism is very simple and should be able to last forever. I checked with Krups and they want almost forty dollars for a new base if the one you have stops working (it's part number 620029, if you're looking for it).

My ideal kettle would be made of stainless steel, would have a hidden element, would be easy to clean, would have no water level indicator and would have a well built base and electrical connections that are not designed to fail in a few years. Anyone know of such a kettle in the US? (there are many like this in the UK). In the meantime I suggest that we all complain to the manufacturers and demand more for our money. If enough of us write to their customer "service" departments maybe they will pay attention. I would pay a lot of money for a well built kettle, but that's not what we are getting.

At almost $70 I think this kettle is overpriced and not sufficiently well-built to justify the price. I'll keep searching....


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The Krups FLF3 Stainless Steel Electric Kettle holds up to 54 ounces of water. The stainless steel concealed heating elements and powerful 1750 watts boils water quickly and safely. The trigger activated covered spout protects against accidental spilling It has a integral lime scale filter for the purest results. It is a cordless kettle with 360 degree rotational base which allows the kettle to be placed back on its base from any angle. The twin water level indicators ensures water level can be seen at all times and has an auto shut off for added safety. Cool touch handle and body, illuminated on switch, it comes with a 1 year warranty.

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Adagio Teas 3 UtiliTEA Variable + Two White Porcelain Coffee Mugs Review

Adagio Teas 3 UtiliTEA Variable + Two White Porcelain Coffee MugsI got one of these, even though I had read other reviews about them leaking.I figured they'd fixed the issue by now....not correct.At the bottom of the pot, where the plastic and metal come together, boiling water will leak in large enough quantities to burn you.It's NOT a good quality piece of equipment.

Other than that, it boils quickly and the design is efficient.They just need to fix the leaking issues.I contacted the Adagio and here is there response:(remember, other amazon customers have returned these for the leaking issues)

"This is the first time we've heard of this. Have you tried returning it to
Amazon? If you don't have any luck with them, let us know along with your
payment receipt/invoice from Amazon.com and your shipping information since
you did not purchase it directly from us."

Wonderful customer service huh?When they get sued someday for burning somebody badly, I wonder how this defense will work in court.

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* Adagio UTILITEA Adagio Variable Temperature Kettle 30 Oz.. * Different temperature settings includes 30 degree below boiling point setting. * Powerful 1500-watt heating element for fast boiling. * Automatic overboiling protection mechanism. * Cordless mobility with detachable base and strix control. * 30 oz. capacity. --PLUS-- Two White Porcelain Coffee Mug

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Zojirushi CW-PZC22W Micom Super Boiler 2.2L, White Review

Zojirushi CW-PZC22W Micom Super Boiler 2.2L, WhiteThe greatest invention since the Steaming Hot.
Every household should own one.

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Dispense hot water for tea, instant coffee or soup with this electric dispensing pot. A simple digital display make it all so easy. Set it to boil, or keep warm temperature, or ask it to reboil. When the unit is filled to maximum capacity at room temperature and the water is approximately 68 degrees F, it will take approximately 22 minutes for the water to reach the boiling point.

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Zojirushi CW-PZC22FC Micom Super Boiler 2.2L, Floral Review

Zojirushi CW-PZC22FC Micom Super Boiler 2.2L, FloralWe have already had a similar boiler (of the same brand) at home for several years. It is very easy-to-use, quite reliable, and very well-suited for a household whose members love tea and instant coffee.Due to this reason, we decide to buy a second one (whose price is very reasonable at Amazon.com). The only thing you need to pay attention is that you need to remember to fill the boiler with water when the water is about to run out.

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PINO Tea Royal Tray Review

PINO Tea Royal TrayLooks good - but heating element failed within 2 months of moderate use.While it worked, it worked well and things were kept hot

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Cordless Water Boiler1500 Watts for fast boiling57 oz Liters usable capacityKettle made of stainless steel 18/10, satin polishedCordless plug-type connector can be turned by 360 degreesConcealed heating element below the containerCentral On/Off switchBoil-stop automaticOverheating protectionTea Pot1.2 Liters usable capacity Made of acid-resistance, heat-resistance and taste-neutral glass.Microfilter tea strainer made of stainless steelTea Station with Water Boiler and Glass Tea PotIntegrated hot plate for the tea potPlug-type connector for the water boilerDetachable CableOn / Off switch with power indicator lamp

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PINO Digital Express Kettle Review

PINO Digital Express KettleNot an owner, I was considering the Pino kettles - and deciding between the Digital Express and Digital Pro - and came across this helpful information on the Pino website. It is current as of the date of this review, but since these reviews persist for years I suggest referring to their website for current information.

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The main differences are as follows:
Digital Pro:
1. It is our second generation of Digital Kettles and has several improvements such as;
2. Thicker stainless steel used for the body of the Digital kettle Pro.
3. New and improved temperature controller.
4. Digital components have been moved to the base rather than the bottom of the kettle where they are exposed to much more heat.
5. Base and kettle connector have been redesigned and it is easier to put the kettle back on the base.
6. The sprout is plastic free in pro but Digital Express has a filter made from plastic.
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Digital controller for heating and maintaining water to your desired temperature. 1000 watts for fast boiliing. Concealed heating element.

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Calypso Basics Black 2 quart Tea kettle Review

Calypso Basics Black 2 quart Tea kettleThis tea kettle has a great look, just the right size, but I wish it had a gentle whistle.

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The Calypso Basic Tea Kettle is a product of Reston Lloyd. They come in fun colors that will add cheer to any teatime. Reston Lloyd is a leading manufacturer and distributor of kitchenware, specializing in enamel on steel products. For nearly 30 years, they have been dedicated to providing the highest quality products, with an equal emphasis on superior customer service.

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Maxi-Matic EHP-001 Elite Cuisine 32-Ounce Electric Hot Pot with Egg Cooker and Steam Rack, White Review

Maxi-Matic EHP-001 Elite Cuisine 32-Ounce Electric Hot Pot with Egg Cooker and Steam Rack, WhiteUgly rust began to form early on and continues to increase.I am concerned about the health effects of drinking water heated in this unit.

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Enjoy warm beverages, soups, oatmeal and other hot foods with elite by Maxi-Matic's 32-ounce hot pot with variable heat control. Boils water, steams vegetables and foods as well as boils eggs with the steam rack and egg boiler included. Clean up is a breeze with the removable lid and nonstick heating surface.

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