Friends- what brands does the SF brains-trust recommend in electric kettles?
Friends- I am in need of a new electric kettle to boil water for our morning tea and coffee. We had the one manufactured by Breville, but in less that a year it has died. This is the 3rd Breville unit that has died in less then a year of service each. Do you recommend a different brand of electric kettle. Something that is a reliable product, and will last longer than, maybe, 6 months?
Right now, I am using a stove-top kettle made by Le-Creuzet. It is nice, but takes way too much time in the morning when everyone is having breakfast and trying to leave for work or classes.
Thank you in advance. -Sid
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November 13, 2019, 02:15 PM
cyanide357
I've had good luck with the Breville One-Touch Tea Maker. I've been using it daily (multiple times actually) since I got it back in 2012.
November 13, 2019, 02:58 PM
rainman64
My wife and I abuse this one several times daily for the last two years.
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November 13, 2019, 03:56 PM
bobandmikako
My wife and I drink a lot of tea. We've used this Chef's Choice kettle a few times a day since 2013. It still works great. I can't say that it's better than any others since it's the first electric kettle we ever bought. We used a stovetop kettle before that. I also have no idea if the currently produced models are the same as they were 6 years ago.
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November 13, 2019, 09:53 PM
sidss1
Thanks for the recommendations. Got to visit the Bed Bath and Beyond store tomorrow. Thank you all.
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November 13, 2019, 11:36 PM
P210
Zojirushi makes the best ones but they’re also rather pricey.
November 14, 2019, 02:26 AM
Otto Pilot
I have put a lot of mileage on one of these Cuisinarts. I really like it because it has 6 preset temperature buttons to ensure you are heating the water to the right temp for the kind of tea you are making.
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November 14, 2019, 08:48 AM
sidss1
Well, since my Aunt is paying for this kettle, she decided to go with the Cusinart kettle that Otto Pilot recommended.
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November 14, 2019, 11:13 AM
Jimbo Jones
Have this exact Cuisinart kettle and have been using it for a couple of years with zero probs.
Also have owned this one in the past when - worked well but was replaced but the Cuisinart when I combined my business travel residence with permanent residence.
Originally posted by Otto Pilot: I have put a lot of mileage on one of these Cuisinarts. I really like it because it has 6 preset temperature buttons to ensure you are heating the water to the right temp for the kind of tea you are making.
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November 14, 2019, 11:29 AM
DJ_Boston
we use the cuisinart one in our house and are happy with it. this is our second one. we make 3-5 pots of tea a day.
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November 14, 2019, 03:10 PM
konata88
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Originally posted by P210: Zojirushi makes the best ones but they’re also rather pricey.
Anything related to serving hot water or rice, this is where I look first. Made in Japan only.
Even if something supposedly works well and a good brand, I don't trust these devices to China. I may be paying extra, but it's worth the peace of mind to me. I've heard of these things and coffee makers melting down.....
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November 14, 2019, 07:28 PM
corsair
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Originally posted by P210: Zojirushi makes the best ones but they’re also rather pricey.
Those are some awesome machines, best rice cookers too. My hot water needs are limited thus, I went with a low price but, easy to use Bodem. If you drink a lot of tea or hot water, the Zojirushi is a wise investment.
Rosewill 4.0 Liter. On sale now for $40 shipped from NewEgg. I have had this one for about 18 months but the one before that (also a Rosewill) lasted about 9 years before I got this one. The old one still works great, I just got a new one. Stainless liners. Cleaned it about once or twice a year with diluted citric acid. We do pour triple filtered water into it though. I'm guessing that makes a difference in longevity.
My wife makes tea daily, and also hot chocolate. I make instant coffee most everyday. It gets used an awful lot.
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