Electric kettles are particularly great if you want to save time and get your coffee brewing faster. Plus, they come in a variety of features and designs. Here’s a few things that separate our high-grade electric kettles from the rest:

Wipe the exterior of the kettle and base with a damp cloth or sponge and allow it to dry. Do not use abrasive soaps, cleansers, or scouring pads on any part of the kettle as it may damage the finish. Wash the inside of the kettle with soapy water and rinse. Never submerge the kettle in water or other liquids. Dimensions: 11.5 x 6.75 x 8 inches | Weight: 2.75 pounds | Capacity: 0.9 liter | Temperature control: Yes; 135 to 212 degrees No stovetop is needed with this kettle—just press the dial to get the water started. The dial also allows you to set a target water temperature from 57 to 100° C, with the reading on the LCD display. This piece was written by Derek Rose, the coffee and tea expert for The Spruce Eats. He researches a variety of coffee products, from measuring scoops to commercial espresso machines, and interviews field experts for their insight. He's a fan of non-electric coffee makers, typically using the Bodum Brazil French Press at home.Alternative Brewing, and its agents/delivery partners associated with the delivery of your parcel, do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from you providing Authority to Leave for your delivery. You agree to release Alternative Brewing from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses, including financial and other consequential losses, made, suffered or incurred by you or any other person or entity as a result of your election to choose Authority to Leave for your delivery.

It pours more slowly than the Hario Bueno. It will take time to fill your French press. Also, if you use the kettle for other things, you will need to be patient. However, it is perfect for all drip coffee brewing methods, including Hario V60, Chemex, and Kalita Wave.Nigel Price is the founder and owner ofDrip Coffee Makersin New York City. Nigel has worked in the coffee industry for more than a decade. Established in 2015, Drip now has multiple locations. Once the water is at the temperature you need it to be, you can switch on the kettle’s stopwatch, which is ideal for timing the pour over process. Temperature Holding Mode Regardless of the number of things a kettle can do, its main function is to heat water. We poured 500ml of water into the Fellow Stagg EKG and set the temperature to 203°F (95°C). The kettle heated the water to that temperature (from an initial temperature of 80°F (27°C) ) in two minutes, 20 seconds. Dimensions: 7.2 x 9.1 x 9.8 inches | Weight: 3.4 pounds | Capacity: 1.7 liters | Temperature control: Yes; 5 presets

The only other significant area of criticism from long-term owners is one that many steel kettles face: rust. But some added TLC, like routine cleaning and towel drying, should stymie rust issues. Comfort Handle — Counterbalanced and ergonomically shaped, this kettle feels great to hold even when at max capacity. This product includes: If you use vinegar, heat a solution of half vinegar and half water in your kettle. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it sit for at least a half-hour before dumping it out and rinsing the kettle thoroughly. When it comes to the perfect pour-over experience, Fellow has you covered. Whether you're an aspiring barista or a coffee aficionado, here are a few things to consider. Editorial Director Taysha Murtaugh received a sample to test and found the kettle easy to control, with a steady flow rate. "This kettle is comparable to my old Hario model, with one significant advantage: I love that I'm able to control the temperature of each drink, which is critical to my morning French press or pour-over," she says. "When heating up, it does create a louder 'whirring' sound than others I've tried, but if you can even call that a con, it's a small one for great coffee."However, our testing demonstrated that the Fellow Stagg EKG retains the temperature for several minutes. For example, it would lose about 1C of heat after a minute and 3C after three minutes, which is excellent. That means you shouldn’t have any concerns about pouring water that’s cooled too much as you complete the brewing process. Built-in Timer Aside from that, the Lardera Smart Electric Kettle offers its weight (light as that is) in style, performance, and quality of materials. It's also one of the smoothest-pouring kettles I've used. Capacity — The perfect size for brewing multiple cups of coffee without taking up too much space on your counter.

The Lardera Smart Electric Kettle is a high-end option that fits any coffee lover's setup. And I mean "fit" literally because the kettle is compact and saves valuable counterspace. It measures 10 inches from spout to handle, and the base is about 6 inches on each side.Alternatively, if you don't care for those smart features, you can save yourself some cash by going with the non-connected version instead. Either way, you’re getting an excellent electric kettle that I have been evangelizing about to everyone who will listen for weeks.