The Best Stainless Steel Electric Tea Kettles
The electric tea kettle is gaining in popularity when compared to the stove top tea kettle or to the microwave oven, because it is generally faster and more economical. The stainless steel electric tea kettle has the added advantage of being durable and easy to clean.
After an examination of customer reviews and other features of many stainless steel electric tea kettles, three models rose to the top of the class:
1. The PINO Digital Kettle Pro.
2. The Breville SK500XL Ikon.
3. The Adagio Teas 3 UtiliTEA.
Some features shared by these three stainless steel kettles are:
* Automatic shut off when there is no water in the kettle.
* The kettle can easily be removed from its heating base for cordless pouring.
1. The PINO kettle shines in its ability to set the desired temperature with a digital controller and then to maintain that temperature at +/- 3%. This kettle works to making teas that require a specific steeping temperature. This kettle works perfectly for making teas that require a specific steeping temperature.
Nearly every other kettle has no temperature control and heats to boiling. Keeping water at the desired temperature also sets the PINO apart from most other kettles, which have no electric mechanism to keep the water hot.
Other features of the PINO are:
- It displays the exact temperature of the water.
- It has a 50 oz or 1.5 liter capacity.
- It draws 1000 watts.
- Cost is about $70
- It has a 90-day warranty.
2. The Breville SK500XL is a very sturdy well-constructed kettle. This quality is evident from its button-controlled lid that has a viewing window to its substantial base unit with place to wrap around the cord and brushed stainless-steel housing. It may, however, be heavy for some when full.
Other features of the Breville are:
- It has a 1.7 liter capacity.
- It raws 1500-watts.
- Cost is about $70.
- It has a 1-year warranty.
3. The Adagio UtiliTEA has a variable temperature dial from 180 degrees to boiling for teas that require a steeping temperature lower than boiling. Another, valuable feature for some is its small footprint. This allows the UtiliTEA to be used at a desk or any workplace.
Other features of the Adagio are:
- It has a 30 ounce capacity.
- Cost is about $50.
- An extended 1-year warranty can be purchased.