They say a watched pot never boils. So maybe it’s time to stop watching (and waiting), and get an electric kettle that can boil water faster and more conveniently than your standard stovetop setup.
If you’re a coffee drinker or a tea lover, an electric kettle is a great addition to your kitchen counter. Electric kettles bring water to a rolling boil faster than a microwave or conventional tea kettle. And they offer other perks, too: they have automatic shut-off safety controls, which means no more pots or cups boiling over (great for those bleary-eyed, distracted early mornings), and variable temperature controls so you can choose the perfect brewing temperature for your beverage (150-180 degrees F is best for green tea, but 180-212 degrees F works for black tea, for example). Read more…
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BEST OVERALL
Cuisinart PerfectTemp Cordless Electric Kettle
An effective, all-around electric kettle, Cuisinart’s PerfectTemp Cordless Electric Kettle quickly and conveniently brings water to optimum temperature.
- Capacity: 1.7 liters
- Weight: 1 pound
- Variable Temperature Control: Yes
- Automatic Shutoff: Yes
- Warranty: Limited 3-year warranty
$71.29 from Amazon
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BEST POUR-OVER KETTLE
Fellow Stagg EKG Pour-Over Kettle
For precise pouring and barista-level functionality, the Fellow Stagg Pour-Over Electric Kettle is a great, high-end choice.
- Capacity: 0.9 liter
- Weight: 4.5 pounds
- Variable Temperature Control: Yes
- Automatic Shutoff: Yes
- Warranty: 1-year warranty
$149 from Amazon
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BEST BUDGET-FRIENDLY PICK
Black+Decker Rapid Boil Electric Cordless Kettle
The Black+Decker Rapid Boil Cordless Kettle packs rapid-boil technology and convenience features in one affordable package.
- Capacity: 1.7 liters
- Weight: 2.4 pounds
- Variable Temperature Control: Yes
- Automatic Shutoff: Yes
- Warranty: Limited 2-year warranty
$24.99 from Amazon
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BEST GLASS ELECTRIC KETTLE
OXO Brew Cordless Glass Electric Kettle
- Capacity: 1.75 liters
- Weight: 2.84 pounds
- Variable Temperature Control: No
- Automatic Shutoff: Yes
- Warranty: 2-year manufacturer’s warranty
$89.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR TRAVEL
Gourmia GK320 Foldable Electric Kettle
- Capacity: 0.5 liters
- Weight: 1.14 pounds
- Variable Temperature Control: No
- Automatic Shutoff: Yes
- Warranty: Limited 1-year warranty
$29.99 from Amazon
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BEST RETRO-STYLE KETTLE
Smeg Electric Kettle
- Capacity: 1.7 liters
- Weight: 3.5 pounds
- Variable Temperature Control: No
- Automatic Shutoff: Yes
- Warranty: Limited 1-year warranty
$159.95 from Amazon
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BEST FOR BIG FAMILIES
Zojirushi Micom Water Boiler and Warmer
- Capacity: 4 liters
- Weight: 6 pounds
- Variable Temperature Control: Yes
- Automatic Shutoff: Yes
- Warranty: 1-year warranty
$180 from Amazon
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BEST INTERFACE
Breville Variable Temp Luxe Kettle
Breville’s electric kettle is for those who like options — its interface allows you to easily choose between specific tea types, coffee, and keeping beverages warm at a moment’s notice.
- Capacity: 1.69 liters
- Weight: 5 pounds
- Variable Temperature Control: Yes
- Automatic Shutoff: Yes
- Warranty: 1 year
$199.95 from Amazon
