The Best Tea Kettles To Make Good Tea Drinks!

1. Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck Kettle - Best Overall

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Our first impression of Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck Kettle is its modern gooseneck-style design. The unit is made of stainless steel painted in mat black from the handle to spout, and this color shows a fitting look for kitchens having nickel hardware or dark decor.

In terms of function, the kettle runs on electricity. You simply put it on a thermostat and dial the boiling temperature from 135 to 212 degrees. There is an LCD display screen where you can check the setup and real-time temperatures.

It is also able to set up the Brew Stopwatch to automatically turn this tea kettle. This way, you hardly need to worry about excess boiling and just leave the kettle to do its job.

The kettle can handle 0.9 liters of water at a time, and the capacity is relatively modest compared to that of other kettles. When the teapot stops boiling, you can even use the “hold" mode to maintain the water temperature at a certain point for one hour or less. Such a function allows serving hot water all day long!

However, it will not run out of water shortly, thanks to the gooseneck spout. It is thin and long to control the volume and flow rate of hot water easily. The more precisely you pour the stream, the better the tea extraction is, and Evenly-extracted tea will taste authentic and thick.

In drawbacks, the kettle is expensive and with a limited water capacity.

2. Cuisinart Aura Kettle, 2-Quart - Best Stovetop Tea Kettle for Budget

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Small kettles such as the Cuisinart Aura Kettle 2-Quart will do the job at an affordable price for those only making tea in the morning. Still, being cheap does not mean the kettle is easy to break or takes forever to boil water.

The model marries a quality build. The interior is non-reactive, so you can rest assured against corrosion. In the end, you will have pure and hot water to make the most flavor from your tea leaves.

The exterior is also stainless and coated with a beautiful metallic red polish. We find no issue using this kettle on spigot, gas stoves, or electric solves.

We also like that this kettle boils water quickly, and it takes only 8.5 minutes to reach the boiling temperature - we are not comparing it with electric gadgets, but only with stovetop tea kettles of the same size.

When it is time to turn off the stove, the cap will whistle loudly so that you can hear the sound from the other room.

You should be careful while picking up the kettle, though. The handle is plastic, so it gets hot quickly. It is big while the cap is small, leading to the difficulty of cleaning the inside kettle.

You must also be careful while pouring the water since the spout is big and it flows the hot water too quickly.

3. Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp Electric Kettle - Best Convenient Kettle

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The electric kettle of Cuisinart is neither the quickest boiling gadget nor the most durable one among today's best kettles for tea. However, it is the most functional.

There are six preset temperature modes available on the handle, each of which has a specific label. You can try and pick up the most suitable heat for different types of tea. For example, 160-degree-F water is ideal for delicate teas, 185 degrees F is for white tea, and 190 degrees F is for oolong teas.

Just simply choose a temperature and hit the Start button. It beeps a couple of times on reaching the set temperature.

Be mindful when you hear a raucous beeping because it is the “boil-dry protection" warning to alert that the water is vaporizing out.

You can look at the transparent water-level window. Fortunately, if you forget the kettle, it will automatically shut down to avoid damage to the heating element.

The “Keep warm” function is also enjoyable. Accordingly, you can set it to remain at a temperature for 30 minutes without boiling up all the water and bring water back to the next boiling boil by hitting the Start button twice.

So far, so good, considering that the manufacturer gathers almost all required modes under your fingertips.

In contrast, the gadget consumes a lot of electricity to run. The temperatures even seem not correct when changing into a lower level.

4. SUSTEAS Stove Top Whistling Tea Kettle - Best Durable Kettle

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Stovetop kettles are more durable than electric models, and they can last in your kitchen for years. Among them, SUSTEAS Stove Top Whistling Tea Kettle is the best whistling tea kettle of the highest quality that can last for a decade.

It is made of surgical stainless steel - the material used for dental products. The body comes with an upgrade thickness of 0.58mm. Even when you accidentally drop the kettle, it will not break or leak water easily.

The base has an additional encapsulated layer on the inside and another aluminum layer outside. With this, the teapot is safe and durable to use on any heat source such as electric, gas, induction, and radiant stoves.

Other parts are also crafted with extra care.

All essential touchpoints, for example, the exterior layer and handle, are all heat-safe. It will be imperative if your family has naughty kids and they can touch the boiling teapot.

The exterior is coated with a black painting that gives a vintage style of the old day. The kettle will fit well with a vintage or wooden kitchen, and the black color also means it always looks new no matter how long you use the SUSTEAS Stove Top Whistling Tea Kettle.

If there is one thing to complain about, it is heavy construction. The capacity is up to 3 liters, and even the empty kettle is 2.7 pounds. You should be careful while carrying the hot water around.

5. OXO BREW Classic Tea Kettle - Best Quicky-Boiling Gadget

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As its name suggests, OXO BREW Classic Tea Kettle features a classic whistling design that you could see in your granny's kitchen decades ago. The manufacturer changes it a little to balance the traditional and modern functions.

Specifically, the spout is a little lower so that the water can be dispensed quickly and easily. Moreover, the thinner lip on the spout helps improve the precise pouring and reduces drippage. When not using the kettle, you can cover the tap to keep the warm water longer.

The material is improved, as well. There is high-grade stainless steel on the outside to prevent streaks and stains over time. At the same time, the inside layer is unpolished so the water can expand its warming time.

Another improvement is the stainless-steel handle. The heat-resistant silicon will warp in the center of the handle, and you will find it safe and comfortable when holding and pouring out the hot water.

Speaking of boiling performance, the OXO Classic Tea Kettle features a flat and one-piece construction to boil water quickly. The kettle can work with almost all types of burners.

The lid is the main issue. It gets scorching when it's boiling. Even worse, it is stuck to the kettle's body, so you will find yourself struggling significantly. You might even leave scraping and fall tiny metal sharpened during your effort.

6. Zeppoli Electric Kettle Hot Water Boiler - Best Ease Of Use

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After using Zeppoli Electric Kettle Hot Water Boiler for several months, we praise two main things about this kit: ease of use and quick boiling.

Unlike some electric models that ask you to open the lid manually, the Zeppoli unit comes with a push-button at the top of its handle. You just hit the button and pour the water in. The transparent water-level glass will tell you exactly how much water to boil. Then, put the water on the base and turn the kettle on.

There is a blue light indicator, so you know that the water is heating up. Once it reaches a boil, the kettle will feature a pleasant bubbling sound - nice but hard to hear from the other room.

Luckily, the boiler comes with dry-boil protection and auto-shutoff functions, meaning that the gadget does not boil with no water inside, and it will turn off 30 seconds after the full boil.

Related to the quick heating performance, the model requires only two minutes to heat up the water a little above the minimum capacity - around 0.5 liter and only five minutes to boil the maximum capacity - about 1.7 liters.

What we do not like, however, is its chemical smell. The boiler leaves a plastic-like taste in the water, and it will only disappear after a dozen of boiling.