Why you might need an electric kettle

[StillShaving]

The question of why don't Americans generally use electric kettles when compared to other parts of the world has came up in multiple threads in the cafe. Here is a somewhat deep dive on the topic as it relates to heating speed and energy usage. This youtuber can be a bit long winded, but overall I like his presentation, including this video.

I think many members here already have/use an electric kettle, but thought it could be interesting to have an anonymous poll.

 

[HazMat Shaver]

I use an electric. Works great when I'm getting the press ready for the coffee. Done much faster than on the stove.

 

[Toothpick]

I have three. Cuisinart at home used exclusively for tea. Amazon Basics in the kitchen used for whatever boiling water is needed. Amazon Basics at work for tea as well.

 

[Phoenixkh]

Ours was a gift. I didn’t think we’d use it much because we have a whistling tea pot. But how do wrong I was. My wife uses it daily for her tea.

Great Christmas present if the recipient doesn’t have one.

 

[NorthernSoul]

I use mine every day. It is stainless steel, though. I'm not sure it's a good idea to boil water in plastic. It also has around six preset temperatures, which is handy for making green tea (and for shaving).

 

[AimlessWanderer]

Easily my most used piece of kitchen equipment. I do have a stove top kettle too, in case the electric kettle conks out, or there is a power cut (gas hob).

 

[ChriWilson]

We use a 2l kettle from Mueller made of Borosilicate Glass
Coffee, Tea, Soups. It also significantly cuts the boil time for potatoes or corn.

 

[drummer_boy]

We love our Cosori with the gooseneck spout. we don’t have to worry about boiling the teapot dry on the stovetop.

 

[Billhanna]

I’d LOVE to have one, but there’s no room at the inn. Maybe next house.

 

[borwish]

My induction cooktop can boil a quart of water in less than 2 minutes. There's just no need for another item in the kitchen.

 

[Possum092]

Use one everyday for tea, making ramen noodles, and instant espresso.

 

[BanjoCowboyMartaTobes]

The gooseneck has upped the pour over game significantly.

 

[Billhanna]

There's just no need for another item in the kitchen.

Hey hey hey. My wife might hear that. Keep it down!

 

[RSC]

I didn't really know that these existed until reading about them on B&B. Now that we have one we use it all the time. One of the best purchases ever.

 

[Ckmaui]

Quit Coffee a bit ago but the gooseneck yeah
also more a espresso guy so never needed that much

the one thing I loved having around was the Zojirushi pots for hot water on tap kinda thing

 

[Ad Astra]

I'd want one for precise tea temps, but wife loathes counter-gadgets.

Euro friends all use.


AA

 

[TexLaw]

I use my Cuisinart all the time and not just for tea or coffee. Tonight, I used it to boil water to add to my lentils and my soup. It's perfect for boiling water to add to anything simmering. A magnificent thing.

 

[Mick]

The only time I don't use one is when traveling in the mini RV. Not enough room.

 

[Old Hippie]

Depends on how broad your definition of "electric kettle" is. We have a Bunn Pour-O-Matic hooked up to a timer. Comes on at 5:00 a.m. so the water's hot when Mrs. Hippie rolls outta the rack at 5:30. After I've dragged my lazy carcass off the sheets at 7:00 and had my coffee, it stays on until about 9:00 before shutting down again. In winter I add another program to the timer to turn on at 5:00 p.m. and shut off again at 10:00 p.m. Good for a hot drink on a cold evening.

Because she likes tea and I like coffee, we use it to make hot water. I use the steep'n'strain method for coffee.

O.H.

 

[Andris83]

we even have a travel size kettle for hotels that don't have it