What’s The Best Electric Kettle For Your Home Kitchen?

Whether you want a hearty cup of builder’s tea, an elegant pot of matcha, or a precisely brewed cup of pour-over coffee, we can help you find the best electric kettle for your needs.

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Many American kitchens don’t have electric kettle

Electric kettles are an inescapable sight in British, Australian, and Canadian homes: it’s usually the first thing someone buys when they move into a new place.

Many American kitchens don’t have one at all, often to the shock of other countries.

There are complicated reasons for this having to do with the differences in electrical outlets and the preference for coffee over tea. Still, they’re becoming a more common sight as French Press and pour-over coffee rises in popularity.

Because they’re so common in other countries, there are literally dozens of electric kettles to choose from. So if you decide you need one, how do you find the best electric kettle for all your tea and coffee needs?

We’ve compiled a list of our choices for the best electric kettles on the market.

Our 8 Best Electric Kettles

1. Best Electric Kettle for the Tea Connoisseur

The Breville One-Touch Tea Maker is the fanciest electric kettle we’ve ever come across. It basically works like an automatic coffeemaker, but for tea.

You can add tea leaves and water the night before, set the timer, and wake up to a perfectly brewed pot the next morning. And when you just need boiling water for a quick coffee or instant noodles, it can do that as well without a lot of fuss.

The Breville Tea maker allows you to adjust the water temperature, the brew strength, the brew time, and even the amount of agitation during steeping. It’s perfect for brewing rare and expensive tea varietals that require precise temperatures and brewing times.

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03/08/2024 04:19 am GMT

2. Best Retro Electric Kettle

If you’re looking for a kettle with a stylish retro design to complete your Pinterest-worthy kitchen, the Russell Hobbs electric kettle is right up your alley.

It comes in 5 classic colors with stainless steel detailing and an easy-to-read water temperature gauge front and center, so you can get water to the perfect temperature for whatever kind of tea you’re making.

It also has level markings inside the kettle that can be seen from above so you can fill it with a precise amount of water.

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3. Best Budget Electric Kettle

This Hamilton Beach Tea Kettle is the best electric kettle we’ve come across for under $25. It has a 1-liter capacity and only takes up a small amount of counter space.

It’s cordless, has an auto-shutoff safety feature, and comes with a washable, removable mesh filter for limescale. These simple, sturdy electric kettles are perfect for when you just need to boil water rapidly and efficiently.

Hamilton Beach Electric Tea Kettle
$40.74
  • 1 L
  • Cordless
  • Auto-Shutoff & Boil-Dry Protection
  • Stainless Steel (40998)
  • Powerful rapid boil system
  • Easy pour spout and removable mesh filter
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03/07/2024 01:04 am GMT

4. Best Gooseneck Electric Kettle

The COSORI Electric Gooseneck Kettle is perfect for pour-over coffee devotees who need a precise, timed, even flow of water to make the perfect brew.

It’s got 1200 watts of power that will boil a full kettle of water quickly, along with a one-hour keep-warm function, a boil-dry protection feature that turns off automatically when empty, and a laser-welded gooseneck spout that will not leak during pouring.

It has 5 temperature presets and will beep at you when it reaches the desired temperature so you don’t forget about it. It’s made of food-grade stainless steel with no Teflon or chemical linings inside so your coffee and tea are always pure.

COSORI Electric Kettle Gooseneck
$69.99
  • 5 Presets Electric Tea Kettle & Pour Over Coffee Kettle
  • Stainless Steel
  • Ultra Fast, Auto Shutoff Boil-Dry Protection, 0.8L, Matte Black
  • 5 One-Touch Presets
  • 1 Hour Keep Warm
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03/07/2024 05:45 am GMT

5. Best Ease Of Use Electric Kettle

The Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp Electric Kettle is the easiest to use kettle you can find. Made of stainless steel and BPA-free plastic with a 1500 watt heating element, it boils water lightning-fast and keeps it at a precise temperature for up to 30 minutes.

It has 6 preset temperature settings selectable via the touch of a button. Thanks to the blue backlit water window, you can always see how much water is in the reservoir. It includes a generous 3-year warranty.

Electric Kettle by Cuisinart
$73.68

1.7-Liter Capacity, Cordless 1500-Watts for Fast Heat Up, Stay Cool Non-Slip Handle, Stainless Steel, CPK-17P1

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03/07/2024 02:33 am GMT

6. Best Compact Electric Kettle

This KitchenAid Electric Tea Kettle is only 1.25 liters, making it smaller than most kettles on the market. It’s great for tiny kitchens or fitting under low hanging cupboards.

It comes in 5 classic KitchenAid colors so you can coordinate with any other KitchenAid appliances hanging out on your countertops. It’s also incredibly simple to use; it just has an on/off switch and gives a visual indicator when the water is boiling.

KitchenAid 1.25-Liter Electric Kettle
$79.99
  • 1.25 L capacity
  • Led on/off switch. Volts - 120 V.A.C, Hertz - 60 Hz
  • BPA-Free Interior and Removable Base
  • Smooth, aluminum handle with stainless steel body
  • Lime scale filter
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03/07/2024 09:30 pm GMT

7. Best All-Metal Interior Electric Kettle

The Secura Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Kettle is specially designed so that the water never comes in contact with plastic as it boils. It has a wide mouth which makes it quick to fill at the sink and simple to clean.

The interior is made of 100% food-grade stainless steel, and the exterior is double-walled so it’s cool to the touch at all times.

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03/07/2024 11:20 pm GMT

8. Best Glass Electric Kettle

This COSORI Glass Electric Kettle has a lovely minimalist design and a blue LED light around the bottom rim that turns off when the water has boiled. It’s made of scratch-resistant borosilicate glass with a stainless steel lid and bottom.

The wide mouth is easy to clean, and it will heat an entire pot of water in less than 7 minutes. It also looks fantastic sitting on your countertop!

Best Electric Kettle FAQ

Are electric tea kettles bad for you?

No, not at all. If you’re concerned about plastics in your hot water, or if you’re worried about metals leeching, look for kettles with 100% stainless steel interiors. If you worry about the base causing fires or burns, get a kettle that has an auto-shutoff feature and an enclosed heating element.

What is the most energy-efficient electric kettle?

There isn’t a lot of difference between the various kettles in terms of energy use. However, the one that seems to use the least energy is the Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp. It’s got a 1500 watt heating element, the most powerful one on our list, and will boil an entire pot of water in less than 7 minutes.

The Final Word On The Best Electric Kettle

You deserve to have the perfect tea kettle for whatever steamy mug of goodness you like to drink! We hope you find this list useful in deciding on the best kettle for your home.

Author

  • AE Inman

    A E Inman is a direct response copywriter and humor blogger. When she's not poking fun at her attempts to start a writing business, she can be found in the tea aisle of her local import store, arguing with strangers over the merits of rare tea varietals. She enjoys writing copy while consuming copious amounts of coffee and gunpowder tea.