Teakettle Reviews

Selecting the right tea kettle depends a lot on whether you'll use over a stove or on its own, with no external source of heat, like an office break room or hotel room. For stove top heating, simple designs continue to be favorites. Something streamlined and functional like the classic Stainless Steel Tea Kettle has an easy-pour spout and the famous whistle that has made it a perennial favorite. For a new twist on the classic design, check out the Cuisinart Cordless Electric Kettle. This kettle that can boil water in minutes with 1500 watts of power in a concealed heating base.

Many fastidious tea drinkers know that different types of teas require different brewing temperatures. If you're particular about your tea, the Breville Cariable Temperature Water Kettle's thermostat controlled heat level will ensure that your brew is always spot-on. As a rule, green teas produce the best flavor at around 160º F, whereas white teas should be brewed at a higher temperature, at about 170º F; black teas like Darjeeling tastes best when steeped in very hot, boiling water.

It is easier to keep an eye on the water level if you select a tea pot that is either clear or has a water level window. The Jura-Capresso H20 Glass Water Kettle uses German-made, heat-resistant glass with scored markings for accurate, easy filling while its spout features drip-free pouring.