Okra Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I am looking to buy an electric kettle......I am baffled by wide range in prices. For those that use electric kettles, what is the difference between cheap and expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 We've had a few and it was not always price that made the difference. Currently we have VAVA: https://www.amazon.com/Electric-VAVA-Stainless-Adjustable-Temperature/dp/B07C3T57S2/ref=asc_df_B07C3T57S2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241950057305&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15900332197058172417&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032621&hvtargid=pla-523060504483&psc=1 It has held up for 2 years now. We hardly use it in the summer but use it every day from fall to spring. I'd stay away from the ones with plastic housing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) Durability. I had my Braun for 16 years. The Bodum I bought for DS broke within a month. Power. Higher wattage = faster boiling time Material. Plastic vs stainless. This said, mine is plastic and has been lasting for 16 years. Edited November 28, 2018 by regentrude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Do you need a basic one or one with temperature settings? I have a basic one by Braun that is still working after 13 years and I have a Breville kettle that has five temperature settings. My kids like the temperature settings kettle for making their tea but I kept the basic working kettle as a spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 This one is my dream tea maker. I love that I could set up the night before and have perfect tea ready when I got up. Completely automatic and fool proof. It is also great for entertaining. When I worked at a tea shop, we used to demo this when we were doing tastings. But, this is the one I have. I like the preset temperatures because I like different kinds of teas that need different brewing temperatures (don't you dare put boiling water on my fine oolongs and greens, and if you put that on my matcha, I'd have to smack ya.) It gets used multiple times a day at our house. The only thing I don't like about it is that it does not have an audible signal that the water is done. I wish it would give a gentle beep or something to indicate that it has come up to temperature. Cuz, I get distracted and forget that I put the kettle on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Frog Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I have this one. I learned something today. I had no idea you were supposed to brew different kinds of teas at different temperatures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 20 minutes ago, dirty ethel rackham said: The only thing I don't like about it is that it does not have an audible signal that the water is done. I wish it would give a gentle beep or something to indicate that it has come up to temperature. Cuz, I get distracted and forget that I put the kettle on. Our Breville Temp Select (https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BKE720BSS-Select-Electric-Kettle/dp/B0117NT3ME) loves to beep 🙂 which is useful for my kids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I don’t think there’s much difference to be honest. I have had both ends of the spectrum. The cheap one did have a shorter lifespan but so did one of our more expensive ones. I prefer stainless because I don’t like boiling water in plastic but I guess that’s a matter of opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 We had a stainless steel electric one rust in the first month we used it (Hamilton Beach). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okra Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 So, is it worth it to get one with temperature settings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I'm looking to get one and my big thing is programmable...I like the idea that it will be hot when I get up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 hours ago, dirty ethel rackham said: This one is my dream tea maker. I love that I could set up the night before and have perfect tea ready when I got up. Completely automatic and fool proof. It is also great for entertaining. When I worked at a tea shop, we used to demo this when we were doing tastings. But, this is the one I have. I like the preset temperatures because I like different kinds of teas that need different brewing temperatures (don't you dare put boiling water on my fine oolongs and greens, and if you put that on my matcha, I'd have to smack ya.) It gets used multiple times a day at our house. The only thing I don't like about it is that it does not have an audible signal that the water is done. I wish it would give a gentle beep or something to indicate that it has come up to temperature. Cuz, I get distracted and forget that I put the kettle on. We have the Breville tea maker - it is awesome! Someone on the board recommended it last year. We've used it all day, every day for the past year. Love it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Okra said: So, is it worth it to get one with temperature settings? If you enjoy different kinds of tea, it may be nice to have temp settings as Earl Grey and Black tea is supposed to be brewed hotter than herbal teas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachGal Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 We have a stainless steel kettle made by Brentwood. Works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Liz CA said: If you enjoy different kinds of tea, it may be nice to have temp settings as Earl Grey and Black tea is supposed to be brewed hotter than herbal teas. Actually herbals should be done at boiling. Black teas (Early Grey is a black tea with bergamot) are usually steeped with boiling water (but I prefer 195 degrees for less bitterness.). But oolongs, green and white teas need lower temperatures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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