Everyone has their own requirements when it comes to a cup of tea or coffee and the same goes for their kettle. Sage is a household name for a reason, with a range of reliable appliances for any occasion, and this kettle is no exception.

Of course, being transparent means it’s also easy to see how much water you're boiling – and if you need extra help, there’s also an indicator (in cups) on the side of the kettle.It’s fairly easy to use, too: hit the 100°C button to boil; hit 85°C to start at this temperature, and then the + button to increase temperature by 5°C. weight, which is slightly heftier than some of our other options, so it may not be best for those who struggle to lift their arms, although the majority of people shouldn’t notice this at all. For power usage, kettles that draw more power will boil faster; lower-rated kettles will take longer to get your water to boiling point. The big, chunky handle also helps with easy lifting and pouring, and there's an extra filter included too.

We’ve named it best for tea-lovers, thanks to its five temperature option buttons that are actually named after each beverage – 80C is named green tea, 95C coffee, 100C black tea, and so on. Green tea brews better at an even lower temperature (75-80°C), while black or herbal both require boiling. If that’s a question you find yourself asking every time you’re waiting for a cuppa, the Tefal Smart’n Light Digital Kettle KO853840 is the answer. While most modern kettles are jug-style, taking up less space on the worktop, there are plenty of pyramid kettles on the market if you prefer one of those.The cool Smeg KLF03 kettle smoulders in black, looks sexy in red, or is also available in a selection of other shades. As well as the temperature option, there’s a button that gives the option to boil straight to 100ºC, so you don’t have to fiddle about when you want boiling water. By that, we mean the power cord attaches to a base, so you can lift the kettle off and not be restricted by the length of the cord when you’re filling and pouring. For more precise temperature settings, there’s another window on the base that allows you to set a specific temperature in five-degree increments from 40-100C. And, multiple temperatures can be good for other jobs, such as making a bottle for a baby or filling a hot water bottle without having to add cold water first.