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Page Contents:
-Copper Kettles
-Ceramic Kettles
-Glass Kettles
-Enameled Kettles
-Stainless Kettles
-Electric Kettles
Related Pages:
-Tea Pots, Glass & Iron Tea Kettles
-Chemex Glass Tea Kettle
-Cleaning Brushes & Solutions
-Tea Prep Utensils
 -Leaf Teas
-Trivets & Diffusers
-Water Pitchers
-How to Remove Lacquer Coating
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Water Kettles
Water kettles (commonly called Tea Kettles) are meant
to heat only water.
That's it! Important elements to consider might include
- Capacity (see below),
- Efficiency in heating,
- Handling comfort,
- Pouring ease,
- To whistle or not to whistle, and
- Care requirements
Capacity: The sizes shown are the
manufacturer's claim of the total capacity up to the brim, not necessarily
of the quantity of water that is safe to boil in them. It is generally
safest to fill only to the bottom of the spout
opening, so that boiling water does not spit out of the spout,
whether or not the spout is covered. You can safely fill a little higher in
kettles with wider, longer spouts. Look for the recommended fill level in
the descriptions of the kettles below.
Whistling kettles usually need to be
at least half full in order to whistle. On some, the water level may need to
be above the spout opening, to cover it and to thus create enough internal
pressure to blow the whistle. An occasional de-scaling (see below) will help
keep the whistle working properly, and let the whistle air dry before
storing your kettle.
Copper kettles are generally the most efficient
because of their speed. As the most conductive material for making kettles,
copper will heat the water from all sides. Take care not to put them over
high heat; it's not necessary and they'll last a lot longer if you don't
"abuse" them as such. If you intend to use a lacquered kettle, remove the
lacquer first. You can keep it polished using a cleaner like Wenol or Red
Bear, which is based on jeweler's rouge and won't scuff the copper.
Empty after use. Allow to cool before cleaning. Clean, rinse, and wipe dry.
Anodized aluminum will heat the
second-fastest on your stove.
Empty after use. Allow to cool before cleaning. Clean, rinse, and wipe dry.
Glass is beautiful and easy to keep
clean; be sure to use a metal trivet or diffuser between the heat source and
the glass, and heat slowly.
Never boil dry.
Empty after use. Allow to cool before cleaning. Clean, rinse, and wipe dry.
Cast iron ones are most often used on
heaters, to humidify rooms; once a protective coating of minerals develops
inside, through repeated boilings, they won't easily rust, especially if you boil your tea leaves right in the pot.
They take a while
to heat up, but then are the best of the non-electrics at retaining heat.
Empty after use. Allow to cool before cleaning. Wipe clean without soap, rinse, and wipe dry.
Enameled ones come in beautiful
colors and are also quite easy to keep clean; some care is required to keep
them from hitting other objects, to prevent chipping.
Never boil dry, and always empty after it cools down a bit. This prevent scale
from forming in the kettle, and will diminish the chances of any
rust forming along edges.
(In case a small amount of rust does occur, put 2
tablespoons of baking soda and a little bit of lemon juice into the kettle,
add water, and bring to a boil.)
Distilled and chlorinated water can have an
effect on enameled surfaces over time, so you might consider using filtered
water as an alternative.
Empty after use. Allow to cool before cleaning. Clean, rinse, and wipe dry.
Stainless ones are the easiest to
care for; they're slower to boil than most, and ones with sandwich bases
will heat the fastest.
Empty after use. Allow to cool before cleaning. Clean, rinse, and wipe dry (stainless steel resists staining
when it is dry).
Electric kettles are the fastest to
heat, they may provide the option of keeping the water hot, they may have an
auto-shutoff, and in general are very convenient.
Empty after use. Follow manufacturer instructions for cleaning.
Plastic parts on stovetop kettles require
a bit of attention to the amount of heat you put under the kettle.
Heat
that radiates from a flame or element should never come anywhere close
to contacting plastic parts.
How good is your water? A kettle is
not going to improve the taste of your water. It'll just heat it. If you
don't like the way your water tasted, try bottled water, or use a water
filter.
How hard is your water? Occasionally
de-scaling the inside of every kettle is a light chore that will make your
kettle last a long time.
See our page on Cleaners
for the appropriate cleaning agents.
Or boil 1/2 cup of white vinegar to
each quart of water for 10-15 minutes, then boil clean water to help rid the
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Solid Copper Kettles
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Simplex Solid Copper Kettle for Gas Ranges
$186.99
#57752
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1.7 liter (2 qt) max fill capacity,
7.5" bottom,
10" high,
Solid copper,
Tin lined interior,
Solid brass fixings,
Ebonised beech wood handle,
Plastic lid knob,
Whistles on boiling,
Made in England
A specially designed heat retaining base coil which can reduce boiling times up to 25% compared with an ordinary flat bottomed kettle,
Suitable for gas appliances only,
Will require regular polishing.
 Simplex Copper Water Kettle Use & Care Instructions |
Simplex Solid Copper Kettle
$173.99
#57751
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1.7 liter (2 qt) max fill capacity,
7.5" bottom,
9" high,
Solid copper,
Tin lined interior,
Solid brass fixings,
Ebonised beech wood handle,
Plastic lid knob,
Whistles on boiling,
Made in England
Suitable for gas or electric hot plate (not induction),
Will require regular polishing.
Simplex Copper Water Kettle Use & Care Instructions |
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Ceramic Water Kettles
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Joyce Chen Ceramic 2 Qt. Water Kettle
$39.99
#23000
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2 qt capacity,
1.5 qt recommended max fill,
9" high,
9" long,
7.5" round,
Flameproof ceramic,
Matte ebony,
Non reactive,
Made in China |
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Glass Kettles
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Chemex Hand Blown Water Kettle
See our
Chemex
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2 qt capacity
10" high, 8" round,
The silicone steam-stopper leads steam up and out,
The neck remains cool to use as a handle,
Wire grid included for use on electric stove. |
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Glass Tea Pot With Infuser, 2 Qt
Some Glass Tea Pots can also be
used as kettles |
2 qt (2000ml) capacity,
6-3/4" high overall,
6-1/2" belly,
11" handle to spout,
Hand blown glass pot, infuser and lid,
Heat resistant and microwave safe,
Use with a metal trivet on the stovetop,
Made in Taiwan |
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Enameled Water Kettles
To enjoy your kettle for
many, many years, keep the heat source directly under the kettle only.
Heat that radiates from a flame or element should never come anywhere
close to contacting plastic parts.
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LeCreuset Caribbean Blue Halo Water
Kettle, 1.5 Qt
$59.99
#122279
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1-1/2 qt capacity,
10" high,
7-1/4" round base,
Whistle in stopper,
Heat resistant plastic handle,
Porcelain enamel on steel
Made in Thailand
LeCreuset Halo Water Kettle Instructions |
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Oxo Good Grips
Uplift Whistling Kettle
Grass Green
$59.99
#11920
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2 qt capacity,
1.75 qt recommended max fill,
8.25" high,
9.5" handle to spout,
7.75" round bottom,
Enameled steel with santoprene handle,
Cap opens as handle is lifted,
Oxo Satisfaction Guarantee,
Made in China
Oxo GoodGrips Uplift Water Kettle Instructions |
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Oxo Good Grips
Uplift Whistling Kettle
Eggplant
$59.99
#11929
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2 qt capacity,
1.75 qt recommended max fill,
8.25" high,
9.5" handle to spout,
7.75" round bottom,
Enameled steel with santoprene handle,
Cap opens as handle is lifted,
Oxo Satisfaction Guarantee,
Made in China
Oxo GoodGrips Uplift Water Kettle Instructions |
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Calypso 2.2 Qt Whistling Tea Kettle,
Black
$34.99
#6370
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2.2 qt capacity,
6.75" tall to top of lid,
9.25" high with handle raised,
7.4" flat base,
Porcelain enameled steel body,
Tempered glass lid,
Heat resistant plastic handle and knobs,
Stainless steel rim on lid and top opening,
Harmonica type whistle,
Washing by hand recommended,
Not for use on induction cooktops,
Made in Thailand |
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Calypso 2.2 Qt Whistling Tea Kettle,
Turquoise
$34.99
#6361
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2.2 qt capacity,
6.75" tall to top of lid,
9.25" high with handle raised,
7.4" flat base,
Porcelain enameled steel body,
Tempered glass lid,
Heat resistant plastic handle and knobs,
Stainless steel rim on lid and top opening,
Harmonica type whistle,
Washing by hand recommended,
Not for use on induction cooktops,
Made in Thailand |
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Calypso 2.2 Qt Whistling Tea Kettle,
Red
$34.99
#6367
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2.2 qt capacity,
6.75" tall to top of lid,
9.25" high with handle raised,
7.4" flat base,
Porcelain enameled steel body,
Tempered glass lid,
Heat resistant plastic handle and knobs,
Stainless steel rim on lid and top opening,
Harmonica type whistle,
Washing by hand recommended,
Not for use on induction cooktops,
Made in Thailand |
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Calypso 2.2 Qt Whistling Tea Kettle
Plum
$34.99
#6369
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2.2 qt capacity,
6.75" tall to top of lid,
9.25" high with handle raised,
7.4" flat base,
Porcelain enameled steel body,
Tempered glass lid,
Heat resistant plastic handle and knobs,
Stainless steel rim on lid and top opening,
Harmonica type whistle,
Washing by hand recommended,
Not for use on induction cooktops,
Made in Thailand |
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Calypso 2.2 Qt Whistling Tea Kettle
Pink
#34.99
#6355
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2.2 qt capacity,
6.75" tall to top of lid,
9.25" high with handle raised,
7.4" flat base,
Porcelain enameled steel body,
Tempered glass lid,
Heat resistant plastic handle and knobs,
Stainless steel rim on lid and top opening,
Harmonica type whistle,
Washing by hand recommended,
Not for use on induction cooktops,
Made in Thailand |
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Giraffe
Whistling Water Kettle
$44.99
#120466
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2.3 qt capacity,
10" high,
7.25" belly,
5.5" base,
Accordion whistle,
Enameled steel,
Stainless steel rim and under lid,
Plastic handle, knob, and whistle head,
Made in Taiwan |
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Mallard Duck
Whistling Kettle
$44.99
#71504
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3 qt capacity,
7.75" high,
8" belly,
5.5" base,
Accordion whistle,
Enameled steel,
Stainless steel rim and under lid,
Plastic handle, knob, and whistle head,
Made in Taiwan |
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Rooster
Whistling Water Kettle
$44.99
#71503
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2.4 qt capacity,
8" high,
7" belly,
5.5" base,
Accordion whistle,
Enameled steel,
Stainless steel rim and under lid,
Plastic handle, knob, and whistle head,
Made in Taiwan |
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Stainless Steel Kettles
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Imperial Water Boiler With Faucet
$59.99
#15599
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3.2 qt capacity,
9" high,
7" bottom diameter,
Spigot extends 4",
Includes regular lid and screen lid (for heating teapots on top),
18/10 stainless steel body and lid,
Brushed exterior finish,
Encapsulated aluminum base,
Works on induction cooktops,
Made in China
Multi-purpose: Heat and dispense water, dispense cold water, and Turkish
Twin Kettle (using your own teapot) |
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Oxo Good Grips
Uplift Whistling Kettle
Polished Stainless
$49.99
#7450
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2 qt capacity,
1.75 qt recommended max fill,
8.25" high,
9.5" handle to spout,
7.75" round bottom,
18/8 stainless steel with santoprene handle,
Cap opens as handle is lifted,
Oxo Satisfaction Guarantee,
Made in China
Oxo GoodGrips Uplift Water Kettle Instructions |
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Decor Brass & Copper Plated Hammered Water Kettle
2 Qt
$39.99
#11552
Temporarily unavailable
No date
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2 qt capacity,
9.5" high to top of handle,
6.5" high with handle down,
6.5" diameter,
4.8" base,
Brass handle,
Copper plated stainless steel body,
Hammered design,
Made in India
Remove lacquer coating before use |
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Imperial Stainless Steel Water Kettle
3 Liter
$29.99
#15442
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3 liter capacity,
9" high with handle up,
6" high with handle folded,
7.25" diameter,
5" diameter encapsulated base,
Stainless steel,
Heat resistant handle and knob,
Works on induction cooktops,
Made in China |
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Imperial Stainless Steel Water Kettle
4 Liter
$34.99
#15441
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4 liter capacity,
10" high with handle up,
6.75" high with handle folded,
8" diameter,
5.3" diameter encapsulated base,
Stainless steel,
Heat resistant handle and knob,
Works on induction cooktops,
Made in China |
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Emerald Whistling Kettle, Cobra Handles,
2.7 Qt
$19.99
#1665
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2.7 qt capacity,
8-1/2" high to top of handle,
8-3/4" wide at bottom,
18/10 stainless steel,
Phenolic handle with cobra appliquè,
Bottom aluminum diffuser disk
Made in China |
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Godere Dual Stainless Kettles, 3L & 1L
$29.99
#10780
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1 qt capacity pot fits over 3.1 qt pot,
5.1" belly with 4" base on small kettle,
7.5" belly with 5.5" base on large kettle,
18/10 light-weight stainless steel,
Heat resistant plastic handles and knobs,
Use together or separately,
Harmonica sound |
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Electric Water Kettles
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Krups
Silver Art BW600E
Electric Water Kettle
$79.99
#1221
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2 qt capacity,
Automatic and manual shut-off,
Illuminated on/off switch,
Automatic opening lid,
Lifts off base for serving,
Anti-scale filter included,
Outside water level indicator window,
Stainless steel, chrome and wood optics,
ETL Listed 120v, 60hz, 1500 watts,
10" high, 7" diameter base,
2 year limited warranty,
Made in China
Krups Silver Art BW600E Electric Water Kettle User Manual |
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Cuisinart Cordless Electric Kettle
$69.99
#21688
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1-3/4 qt capacity,
10-3/4" high overall,
7-1/2" diameter base,
Lifts off base for easy pouring,
Concealed element boils water fast,
Automatic shutoff; won't boil dry,
Cord storage under base,
 UL Listed, 120v, 60Hz, 1500 Watts,
3 year limited warranty
Made in China
Model KUA-17
Cuisinart KUA-17 Cordless Electric Water Kettle Instruction
Manual |
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Capresso H2O Plus Model 259, Glass
Electric Cordless Safety Water Kettle, Chromed Finish
$59.99
#6725
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1-1/2 qt capacity,
9" high,
6-3/8" round stay-put base,
7-1/2" wide to handle,
Triple auto shut-off,
Concealed heating element covered in stainless,
Heat resistant German Schott safety glass,
Illuminated power switch,
Ounce and cup fill markings,
Cordless design swivels 360°
Cool-touch handle,
Drip-free pouring,
Cord storage under base,
UL Listed 120V, 60Hz, 1500 Watts,
1 year warranty
Made in China
Capresso H2O Plus Model 259 Electric Water Kettle Instruction Manual |
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BonaVita
BV3825B 1-Liter
Electric Gooseneck Stainless Kettle
$59.99
#13042
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33.8 oz capacity,
8.3" high with base,
5.9" wide 360° swivel base,
Lifts off base for filling and serving,
10" handle to spout,
Auto shut-off,
UL Listed 120v, 60hz, 1000 watts,
Brushed stainless steel,
2 year limited warranty,
Made in China
BonaVita BV3825B Electric Water Kettle Manual |
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Bodum Ibis Cordless Electric Water Kettle
Green
$49.99
#1514
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57 oz capacity,
9.5" high overall,
7.7 x 5.7" oval base,
7 x 5.2" oval body,
Auto shutoff,
Hinged lid,
Stainless steel sealed heating element,
High impact plastic body,
Separate corded base unit,
Base cord storage with 31" long cord,
UL Listed 120v, 60Hz, 1500 watts,
Model 5500
2 year limited warranty
Made in China
Bodum Ibis Cordless Electric Water Kettle Instructions |
Bodum Ibis Cordless Electric Water Kettle
Black
$49.99
#5008
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Bodum Ibis Cordless Electric Water Kettle
Red
$49.99
#5038
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Bodum Bistro Electric Water Kettle
17 Oz Black
$29.99
#3031
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17 oz capacity,
4" round, 7.6" high,
6.9" handle to lip,
Weighted hinged lid,
Scale filter,
Water level gauge,
Auto-off when water boils,
Removes from corded base unit for serving,
1 year limited warranty,
ETL Listed 120v 60hz 700 watts,
Made in China
Bodum Bistro Electric Water Kettle Instruction Manual |
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Memorabilia
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Elephant Tea Kettle, 2.5 Qts
No longer available |
2.5 qt capacity,
7" bottom diameter,
9.5" back to spout,
9.2" high with handle up,
Enameled steel,
Stainless steel rim,
Heat resistant plastic handle
Made in Taiwan |
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Yellow Duck Whistling Water Kettle
No longer available |
3 qt capacity,
8" high to top of handle,
7-1/2" wide belly,
5-1/2" base,
12" spout to handle,
Porcelain enamel on steel,
Stainless steel rim and underside of lid,
Plastic harmonica whistle and lid knob
Made in Taiwan |
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White Duck Whistling Tea Kettle, 3 Qt
No longer available |
3 qt capacity,
8" high to top of handle,
7-1/2" wide belly,
5-1/2" base,
12" spout to handle,
Porcelain enamel on steel,
Stainless steel rim and underside of lid,
Plastic harmonica whistle and lid knob
Made in Taiwan |
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Pig Whistling Tea Kettle, 2.5 Qts
No longer available |
2.5 qt capacity,
5" diameter base,
7" belly,
9" spout to back,
10" high to top of handle,
Enameled steel,
Heat resistant plastic handles
Made in Taiwan |
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TeaBird Whistling Tea Kettle
No longer available |
2-1/2 qt capacity,
2 qt recommended fill capacity,
8-1/4" tall,
7-1/2" handle to spout,
7-1/4" belly,
Porcelain enamel on steel,
Stainless rim and underside of lid,
Plastic handle and whistle,
Whistle has a horn sound
Made in Thailand |
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