Breville Soft Top Pure Tea Kettle
The Breville doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles, but it heats quickly and pouring boiling water from it is a breeze thanks its small, pointed spout and ergonomic, soft-grip handle. Its wide opening made cleanup easy.Cosori Glass Electric Kettle Although the Cosori kettle took longer to boil, it had a wide opening that made it easy to clean, a simple on/off switch, and a spout that directed water into a cup and kept it off the countertop.We filled each kettle to its stated capacity and timed how long it took to reach a boil .For the variable temperature kettles, we programmed each to four different temperatures .
For the 1.5- to 1.7-liter models , the full-capacity kettles went from 61 to 63°F to 212°F in around eight minutes, with some notable exceptions. One of our winners, the Breville Soft Top Pure Tea Kettle, boiled in seven minutes and 35 seconds. For comparison, it takes the same amount of water about 10 minutes to boil in a stovetop kettle. Now, this difference isn’t huge, but if speed’s your main concern, it’s worth noting.
In our pouring tests , the kettles that received the highest marks were those that poured water at a steady rate—smoothly and evenly. Sharper, angled spouts worked best here. Other pouring considerations to consider were whether or not the handle got too hot to the touch and if it was weighted. Our favorite model, from Fellow, featured a handle with a counterweight that made it feel balanced when titled.