Electric kettle guides for tea, coffee and hot water

Pick a kettle that heats your water the way you like it

Clear picks and plain comparisons for electric kettles and hot water boilers, from Cuisinart, Breville, Fellow, Cosori, Smeg and Zojirushi. Start with what you drink, the kettle you have your eye on, or how to keep yours clean.

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  • OVENTE 1.7L Electric Tea Kettle
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    Best Electric Tea Kettles With a Long Cord

    Find the best electric tea kettle with a long cord for flexible placement. Compare cordless-pour kettles, capacity, materials and safety features.

  • Cosori Stainless Temperature Kettle 1.7L
    Build, Cleaning and Upkeep

    Can You Heat Milk in an Electric Kettle?

    Can I heat milk in electric kettle? Yes, carefully: use a variable temperature kettle, stir, watch for foam, and clean milk residue right after.

  • OVENTE 1.7L Electric Tea Kettle
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    Best Electric Kettles for Home Use

    The best electric kettle for home use is the OVENTE 1.7L for most kitchens. Compare glass, stainless and compact picks for daily tea and coffee.

  • OVENTE 1.7L Electric Tea Kettle
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    Best Electric Kettles With Automatic Shutoff

    The best electric kettle with automatic shut off for daily tea and coffee. Compare capacities, wattage, materials and boil-dry safety features.

  • Cuisinart CPK-17P1 PerfecTemp Kettle
    Tea and Heat Settings

    How Hot Does an Electric Kettle Get?

    How hot an electric kettle gets, why it stops at boiling, and the preset tea temperatures that matter, with settings for green, black and herbal tea.

  • OVENTE 1.7L Electric Tea Kettle
    Build, Cleaning and Upkeep

    Best Electric Kettles for Hard Water

    The best electric kettle for hard water has a filter you can clean fast. Compare 9 picks by filter design, interior material and scale-friendly cleaning.

  • Cuisinart CPK-17P1 PerfecTemp Kettle
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    Best Electric Kettles for Boiling Water Every Day

    Compare the best electric kettle for boiling water, from simple cordless models to temperature controls. Find the right capacity and features for daily use.