Best Electric Tea Kettle To Buy In 2024

Serious tea-drinkers know that different types of teas steep at different temperatures. If you don’t already know this, you’ll be surprised how much more flavorful a delicate tea tastes when steeped at a lower temperature versus boiling.

The folks at Cuisinart know this – their CPK-17 allows you to pick from six pre-programmed temperature settings that are labeled with the recommended tea and coffee options. 

The settings are easy to press and operate with one hand, while the kettle itself is easy to pour with a thick, ergonomic handle.

It’s also easy to remove from the base for pouring, as well as replacing for the keep warm setting (up to 30 minutes) and storage.

We also like the easy to read viewing window that allows you to see how much water is in the kettle without opening the lid; not to mention, the three-year warranty!

Pros

• Features intuitive interface with six adjustable temperature settings
• Warming option to keep water at a set temperature for about 30 minutes
• Dedicated buttons on the handle for each temperature setting
• Spout doesn’t splash or dribble liquids while pouring out into the mug
• Consistent heating time
• Three years of warranty period

Cons

• Doesn’t hit lower temperatures with accuracy

This budget-friendly pick is solid all the way around: It illuminates to let you know it’s heating and the glass allows you to see inside to see when your water is boiling.

The plastic handle is wide and easy to grasp and stays cool and the large pour pour spout allows for a fast, easy pour.

For a compact kettle, the 1 ¼-liter kettle from KitchenAid is adorable and well-reviewed. It has the look and feel of a stovetop kettle, from the stainless steel body to the aluminum handle.

It comes in six colors and has a wrap-around cord base, to keep your countertop free of excess cords. 

It’s easy to operate with a one-touch activation button and also easy to fill thanks to the lid that removes completely.

Amazon reviewers love this kettle. The outside is made of 100% BPA free plastic, which stays cool to touch and the inside, spout, and lid are lined with food-safe stainless steel.

This is a one-touch button no-frills kettle, which boils water in six minutes and automatically shut off when boiling is done. Easy peasy.

Breville’s One-Touch Tea Maker is one of the most unique brewers on the market, perfect for tea aficionados.

It comes with a brew basket that you fill with loose tea leaves and automatically lowers into the water when it has reached the perfect temperature.

The brew basket is made of a fine mesh with a snap-tight lid to prevent seepage.

Choose from five different temperatures based on tea, plus a custom setting, and three different steep times based on desired strength.

In our tests, the buttons were smooth, easy to control and, like most Breville products, very intuitive to use. The electric kettle may be programmed from the night before so you can wake up to the perfect brew.

If you’re more of a coffee than tea drinker, this electric kettle is the one for you. The thin gooseneck pouring spout allows for precise pouring with a slow and steady flow, two important attributes when it comes to making pour over coffee.

In addition to its design, this kettle also controls the temperatures in 1-degree increments from 140-212°F. The large range makes it ideal for both delicate teas and hot coffees.

The built-in timer also stood out during our test, which helped keep an eye on your pour-over process. Additional features include a keep warm cycle, which automatically shuts off after 30 minutes for safety.

Pros

• Outclass and so-on-point temperature accuracy
• Second-fastest model out of all we tried
• Machine sports slim and angled spouts
• Printed guidelines on the machine
• Audible cues lets you know whenever the water reaches the desired temperature
• Stops the boiling process at any time by just pressing the button
• Count-up timer, which allows you to regulate and modify the pour’s speed and duration

Cons

• You have to open the lid manually, which is quite uncomfortable when the kettle is hot
• Doesn’t sport any water-level window

It doesn’t come with fancy features, but SMEG’s 50’s Retro Style Kettle has real countertop appeal. It comes in six colors, holds up to 1.7 liters and includes a removable limescale filter.

We found it quiet and quick to boil and appreciate that the cord can be wrapped underneath the base, keeping your countertop free of clutter.

The base also has four little feet, which we appreciate because we often keep our kettle near the sink where it faces the inevitable splash.

Another unique feature is on the viewing pane–it offers measurement markings in liters, but also in cups, so you have a better idea of how full it is.

While this appliance doesn’t look like a kettle, it heats an impressive 4 liters of water, making it great for parties or large groups.

Choose from four temperatures settings and a quick re-boil option if the water has cooled too much.

The boiler/warmer has a vacuum-sealed chamber, which maintains the temperature, even when it’s not plugged in.

Use the handle to transport it and use it on the go, or unplug it and leave it on the counter for an energy efficient keep warm setting.

The outside stays cool to the touch and the large viewing window always lets you know how much is left.

The Loutytyou kettle is made of ultra thin food-grade silicone and BPA-free materials. It conveniently collapses into a handy storage pouch, perfect for traveling.

We love that it has dual voltage, making it compatible for worldwide travelers too. Note: The voltage for U.S. customers will have to be adjusted to 110V on the base before using.