Breville BTM800XL Tea Maker, One Touch Electric Review

Guys I know it may be too much money for boiling water, but trust me, it is one freaking terrific device! The tea that comes out of this thing is beyond description. I do buy quality products but I'm not affixed of expensive stuff and have no problem to say if I spent too much. This thing makes best tea I ever had! I had tea in Drake's Palm Court in Chicago, Fairmont in Ottawa,and Brown in Denver, so I know what is good cup of tea is. It works like magic, the basket goes up and down automatically. It really makes tea drinking an EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE. The aroma (even from normal, general tea pack) is so rich, color is real amber, and taste is full of flavor and intense. It is my first purchase from Breville and it is very impressive one, so far... It has my greatest recommendations!

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Product Description:
Make tea time extra special with Breville's One Touch Tea Maker featuring variable steeping times and pre-set programs to ensure a perfect cup of tea every time. Tea basket automatically raises at the correct time to prevent over steeping. 51-oz. glass jug and 60-minute keep-warm setting. Makes a great gift for the avid tea drinker or someone just starting to explore the loose leaf tea world. One-year limited warranty. Model BTM800XL.

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Hamilton Beach 40898 Cool-Touch Cordless 8 Cup Electric Kettle Review

Most importantly, my wife loves it, and she is a gadget-phobe.I just bought a second one for my mother.

We have been using it for two months now, and no problems so far.

After my usual exhaustive search, I selected this tea kettle because it had the best combination of features.

PRO:
- All metal: stainless steel liner and no exposed heating element to accumulate scale buildup.The lid is plastic but it doesn't come into contact with the water.I really didn't like the idea of boiling water in contact with plastic.
- Cool touch exterior for safety and also it insulates the water inside, keeping it hotter after the kettle shuts off upon boiling.
- Nice balance for the handle - I find the electric kettles with the handle on the top to be much more difficult to lift and pour.This one has the handle on the side - much better.
- Wide mouth top is easy to fill and clean.The lid pivots in the middle - too hard to describe so I added a clip from the user manual.Easy to remove lid to clean, though as others mentioned it does get in the way a bit when you're filling the kettle.
- As with many other kettles, it is cordless -- the kettle lifts easily off and on from the corded base, and you can hide any extra power cord inside the base.

CON (none of these matter to me or my wife):
- No water level indication, but then if there were you would probably have connections that could leak over time and potentially plastic parts in contact with water.
- Water temperature is not adjustable.

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Product Description:
With its concealed heating element, this electric kettle quickly brings up to 64 ounces of water to a rolling boil. Simply fill the kettle at the sink, return it to its 360-degree power base, and flip the switch to "on". In a matter of minutes, hot water will be ready to use for anything from tea, hot cocoa, or instant coffee to instant soup, baby formula, or noodles. After the water reaches a full boil, the kettle turns off automatically for peace of mind--no need to worry about it boiling dry. The unit also provides a comfortable easy-grip handle, a lid that locks for safety and opens with a thumb-activated button, a drip-free pouring spout, and a cordless design for graceful serving. Other highlights include an on/off indicator light, double-wall stainless-steel housing that stays cool to the touch, a beautiful brushed finish, and a mineral-deposit filter for pure, great-tasting water. Great for in a kitchen, office, or dorm room, the electric kettle measures 8-1/2 by 6 by 10 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Russell Hobbs RH13552 Ellora 1-2/3-Liter Stainless-Steel Electric Kettle Review

I had one for 15 years by this manufacturer. That one was durable and worked
every time. It still works but is suffering from wear. The new one is better engineered: no port in the lid to emit burning hot vapor; the handle is positioned out of way of the steam.

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Product Description:
Housed in durable stainless steel with a beautiful satin finish, this electric kettle quickly boils up to 1-2/3 liters of water for tea, hot cocoa, instant soup, oatmeal, and more. Its powerful 1200-watt concealed element provides fast, efficient heating perfect for busy mornings or entertaining a house full of guests. Offering cordless operation for graceful serving, the unit's 360-degree swivel base allows for placing it back on its base from any angle. In addition, the kettle's drip-resistant pour spout features a removable filter that traps impurities for the healthiest, best-tasting water. Other highlights include concealed cord storage below the base, an ergonomic cool-touch handle, a one-touch on/off switch, and a handy power-light indicator. Ideal for potlucks, holiday parties, dorm or apartment use, and more, the electric kettle measures approximately 7-1/5 by 7-4/5 by 10 inches.

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Krups BW3990 Intuitive Stainless-Steel 1-4/5-Quart Kettle Review

I have waited more than 3 months to review this tea kettle because I have bought so many in the past and written a rave review after just a couple weeks, only to have it break on me shortly thereafter. In fact, I'm still a bit afraid that if I write this review I will jinx my good luck with this tea kettle.

I bought the Krups kettle because of it's name, because I've heard that Krups products are good quality. It was a bit more expensive than other tea kettles out there, but after having bought 3 cheap ones in the past couple years that have broken down on me, I decided it was worth it to spend a bit more.

The design of the Krups kettle is pretty slick and it works very well. I've had problems in the past with the pop-up lid breaking, but this one has a nice smooth design that seems impossible to break. You can see the water levels through the semi-transparent blue and it has a nice swivel base. The water boils quickly, just as one would hope.

The only negative about this tea kettle is that you can only lift it by the handle after it has boiled because the metal part gets very hot. It took some getting used to for me because in the past, with my plastic kettles, I would sometimes pick it up with two hands, one on the handle and one on the kettle itself, so the first few times I used this one I burned myself. However, by now I've gotten used to it and don't think about it at all.

There was a "new kettle taste" in the water that lasted a bit longer than with other kettles, but of course after more than 3 months it is totally gone.

I hope this kettle will last me a long time! I'm very pleased with it and would recommend it.

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Product Description:
Attractively housed in durable stainless steel, this electric kettle adds a strikingly modern addition to any kitchen counter. The unit comes equipped with a concealed 1500-watt heating element that quickly brings up to 1-4/5 quarts of water to a rolling boil--perfect for making instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate, oatmeal, and more. Lift the kettle off its 360-degree swivel base for graceful serving without the hassle of a power cord; it can also be returned to its power source from any direction. For added convenience, the unit's lid opens automatically and comes with a safety unlock button to help prevent accidental spills and burns. Other highlights include a washable anti-scale filter for better-tasting water, an illuminated power button, dual water-level indicators with an illuminated blue interior light, a generous stay-cool handle, a drip-free pouring spout, and automatic shut-off for peace of mind. The electric kettle measures approximately 6-1/5 by 6-1/5 by 9-1/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Chef'sChoice 679 Cordless 1-3/4-Quart Electric Glass Kettle Review

This electric tea kettle boils 1.75 litre of tap water in exactly 8 minutes, then automatically shuts itself off. It is saving us time and cooking fuel, and saves itself from boiling dry and self-destructing. I highly recommend it for those who need a couple pots of boiling water every day. So far(in a month or two), neither the heating plate in the bottom nor the glass pot itself have crusted up with mineral deposits and the water tastes pure and clean.

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Product Description:
With 1500 watts of power and a concealed heating element, this electric kettle quickly boils up to 1-3/4 quarts of water, producing hot water for tea, hot chocolate, instant soup, and more--faster than a stove or microwave and using 50-percent less energy than with an electric stovetop. See at a glance how much water remains and when water's about to boil thanks to the unit's contemporary design that combines brushed stainless steel with heat-resistant glass. The kettle lifts off its 360-degree swivel power base for cordless pouring and can be set back down on the power base in any direction. For added convenience, it provides a comfortable soft-touch handle, a one-handed push-button lid opening for easy filling at the sink, an illuminated on/off switch, a clearly marked water gauge, and an adjustable-length power cord that stores in the base. Safety features include automatic shut-off once water reaches a full boil, dual boil-dry protection, and a cool-touch base and lid-lock. Convenient for left- or right-handed users, the electric kettle measures approximately 8-1/2 by 6 by 10-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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West Bend 6400 1-Quart Electric Tea Kettle, White Review

What was appreciated about my previous electric teakettle was that the automatic shut-off shut off when the water reached the proper temperature.This tea kettle only shuts off when the water has totally evaporated.

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Product Description:
This West Bend 1-qt. teakettle whistles as it reaches a boil, so you know right when the water is ready. For safety, the UL-listed unit automatically shuts off when the inside boils dry, and the spout is equipped with a steam guard to prevent scalding. Also features a white cool-touch exterior and maximum-fill line. 100 watts/120 volts. Hand wash. 7Hx7.25Wx7.5L".

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Chef's Choice 685 International Deluxe Cordless Electric Teakettle Review

I had one of these for almost six years and used it on a daily basis (not just for making tea, but also for boiling water quickly for other uses, i.e. food preparation).It always looked great and was a pleasure to use, but one day it stopped working.So I went online and looked at all of the kettles currently available.I thought about trying a different brand, but all of the other stainless steel kettles (I wasn't interested in plastic) had something I didn't like about them -- an awkwardly placed handle, an exposed element, etc.In the Chef's Choice kettle the element is hidden, so the interior of the kettle is easy to clean (it pretty much doesn't have to be cleaned at all, since only water is ever put in the kettle), and if the element gets covered in scale, I don't know about it (Chef's Choice does recommend occasionally "decalcifying" the kettle by boiling some white vinegar in it -- I never did this with my first kettle and I wonder if this eventually led to it malfunctioning?).The handle doesn't extend over the opening of the kettle, so it is easy to fill, and the spout is truly dripless.And of course the cord is attached to the base, not the kettle itself, so there is no need to plug and unplug it when carrying the kettle to sink or table or stove or wherever.So I'm on my second Chef's Choice kettle and very happy with it so far.I'm the kind of person who doesn't go in for a lot of kitchen gadgets, and I don't like using electric/electronic items when a manual or mechanical one will do, but I definitely recommend an electric kettle because it is energy-saving, fast, and won't boil dry (if you forget about it) or annoy you with a whistle (when you're busy doing something else).

UPDATE: (June 2008)My second one of these has just stopped working.I still love the design of this kettle, and maybe 5-6 years is not a bad lifespan, but . . . I think I might give the Breville kettle a try this time.Will report back!

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Product Description:
Includes Edgecraft 685 Cordless Electric Tea Kettle.

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10 Cup Electric Kettle Review

I bought this pot a few days ago.chose this one because the on/off switch seems sturdier than the other pots i read about.heats water VERY quickly, with no chemical taste or smell.parts don't feel cheap, handle stays cool, though outside of the pot gets hot (though not so hot it will burn you).plenty of clearance between handle and pot so you won't touch it when you grab the handle, and easy to read water level gauge.very satisfied so far.

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10 Cup Electric Kettle

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