Vianté Electric Kettle With Infuser Review: a practical tea maker with real pros and a few annoyances

I’ve been using this Vianté electric kettle with infuser as my main tea setup for a few weeks. I drink tea all day long (3–5 mugs), so a kettle for me isn’t a pretty object on the counter, it’s a tool that gets hammered from morning to night. I picked this one because I wanted proper temperature control and a built-in infuser for loose leaf, without spending crazy money on a fancy brand.

Right away, what stood out is that this thing is clearly built around tea drinkers and not just “boil water and forget it.” You’ve got presets for white, green, oolong, and black tea, a keep-warm function, and a decent-sized infuser basket that can actually hold a normal amount of loose leaf. So it’s not just a glorified water boiler. In daily use, those presets matter way more than the marketing talk about it being “Italian designed.”

In practice, I used it for all kinds of stuff: loose leaf green tea, oolong, black tea bags, instant noodles, French press coffee, and even just heating water for cooking. I also tried making iced tea by brewing hot then pouring over ice in a separate jug. It handled all of that fine. So if you want one device to cover most hot drink and basic hot water tasks, it gets the job done without too much fuss.

It’s not perfect though. There are some build details that feel a bit cheap, especially around the plastic/glue where the glass meets the base, and cleaning hard water deposits is a regular chore if your water is like mine. Also, the whole warranty messaging is messy (is it 6 months, 1 year, 2 years?), which doesn’t inspire confidence. But overall, for daily tea use, it’s pretty solid. The key question is whether its mix of features, build, and price fits what you actually do in your kitchen.

In terms of value, you have to compare this Vianté to two things: a cheap basic kettle and the more premium variable-temperature kettles from bigger brands. Versus a basic plastic or simple stainless kettle that only boils water, you’re paying extra here for: temperature presets, a built-in infuser, glass body, and a keep-warm function. If you mostly just want boiling water for coffee or instant noodles, that extra cost doesn’t make much sense. A simple kettle will do the job for less money and probably feel more rugged.

But if you actually drink a mix of green, white, and oolong teas, the temperature control and infuser make a difference in how easy your routine is. Instead of watching a thermometer or guessing cooling times, you just press a button. The infuser also saves you from dirtying separate teapots or strainers. So for someone who uses those features daily, the price feels justified. It’s not cheap, but it’s not in the top luxury range either. It sits in that middle band where you’re paying for convenience and some quality of life, not for a brand name.

Where the value takes a small hit is the durability and warranty uncertainty. When you see glue/plastic at the base and read about people having issues at 6–12 months, you start wondering if you’ll have to replace it sooner than you’d like. The company does respond and has replaced units, which is good, but it’s still a risk. If this kettle were rock-solid for years, the value score would be higher. As it stands, I’d call it good value if you use the tea features a lot, average value if you just want hot water.

So, who gets the best value out of this? Someone who drinks tea daily, likes loose leaf, and actually cares about water temperature but doesn’t want to spend on the very top-tier brands. If that sounds like you, the cost makes sense. If you’re more casual and mostly drink black tea bags or coffee, you can probably save money with a simpler model and not miss much.

Design-wise, this kettle leans on the glass-and-steel look, and it fits fine on a modern countertop. The main thing I noticed is the large metal spout. Compared to my previous kettle that had a tiny plastic-lined spout, this one pours much more smoothly and doesn’t dribble everywhere. If you’re filling a French press or a narrow mug, the wider spout actually makes it easier to aim and pour at a decent speed without splashing. It sounds minor, but when you use it multiple times a day, it’s one of those quality-of-life details that matters.

The controls are all on the base, with clear icons and labeled temperature presets for different tea types. There’s no guessing what button does what. You lift the kettle off the base to pour, and the cordless design works as expected. The handle feels stable and doesn’t get hot, which is the minimum I expect but still worth saying. The lid opens wide enough to get a hand in there with a sponge, which helps with cleaning. The infuser basket hooks into the lid and hangs down into the water. It’s metal mesh, fine enough for most loose leaf, though very small particles (like some herbal blends) can still escape a bit.

On the downside, there’s that junction where the glass meets the bottom base. There’s some plastic/glue visible there, and after some months of use, people report it starting to look worn or slightly deteriorated. Mine hasn’t hit that point yet, but I can see what they mean: it doesn’t look like the most robust area. It doesn’t scream “this will fall apart tomorrow,” but it also doesn’t give the same confidence as a full metal interior. If you’re picky about plastic near hot water, you’ll probably notice and question it.

One more thing: this is not a compact kettle. The footprint is a bit larger than some 1-liter models, and the height is decent too. If you’re in a tiny kitchen or a dorm, you’ll feel it. For a normal countertop, it’s fine, but don’t expect a small, tuck-away appliance. Overall, the design is practical and easy to live with, but not premium. It’s clearly built for daily use, not to impress anyone with fancy finishes.

The kettle is made from borosilicate glass, 304 stainless steel, and BPA-free plastic. In daily use, the parts that actually touch the boiling water are mostly glass and stainless steel, which is what I like to see. The inner base where the heating element sits is stainless steel, and the infuser basket is metal as well. That’s reassuring if you’re trying to avoid a plastic taste or weird smells. I didn’t notice any off-odors or plastic taste in the water, even on the first few boils.

The glass body is thick enough that it doesn’t feel fragile. I’m not babying it, and it’s handled normal bumps and knocks just fine so far. They call it shatter-resistant; I’m not going to test that by dropping it, but it doesn’t feel flimsy. The handle and some trim on the base and lid are plastic. They stay cool and are comfortable to hold, but you can tell it’s standard plastic, not some high-end material. For the price, that’s normal, but it’s good to keep expectations in check.

The real concern area is the seal between the glass and the bottom base, where users have mentioned seeing plastic or glue that starts to deteriorate after a few months. That’s not great from a confidence point of view. Mine is still fine, but visually you can tell this area isn’t as clean or robust as a full stainless interior. It doesn’t leak, but you’ll probably keep an eye on it, especially if you use it several times a day. This is where the product feels a bit less premium than the marketing suggests.

As for maintenance, if you have hard water, you’ll see limescale build up on the stainless base and a bit on the glass. That’s normal for any kettle. A vinegar and water soak or a quick boil with a vinegar mix cleans it up fast. The manual says to empty after each use and hand wash, which is realistic. Don’t expect to throw any part of this in the dishwasher. Overall, the materials are decent and mostly reassuring, but that lower seal is the weak point in the whole build.

Durability is the area where I have the most mixed feelings. On one hand, the kettle feels solid in the hand: the glass doesn’t feel thin, the handle is sturdy, and the base doesn’t wobble. The lid mechanism still opens and closes cleanly after repeated use, and the buttons on the base haven’t started to fade or misfire. So from a basic day-to-day wear point of view, it feels like it can handle regular use without falling apart quickly.

On the other hand, that plastic/glue area where the glass meets the bottom worries me a bit. Users have reported it starting to look worn or deteriorated around the 6–12 month mark. That doesn’t automatically mean leaks, but it does raise questions about how long the kettle will look and feel solid. Mine is still in the early stages, so I can’t say long-term, but visually, it’s clearly the weakest part of the construction. If you want a kettle that looks almost new even after years, this might not be it.

There’s also the hard water issue. Like any kettle, if you have mineral-heavy water, you’ll have to descale regularly. That means either soaking with vinegar or doing a vinegar-and-water boil. It works, but it’s a chore you’ll do every few weeks if you use it daily. The good news: the glass makes it easy to see when limescale is building up, so you’re not guessing. The bad news: if you ignore it, the bottom will look crusty pretty fast, which doesn’t help the visual impression of durability.

What really annoyed me is the confusing warranty. The brand’s website says 1 year, extendable to 2 years if you register. But the flyer talks about a 6-month warranty extended to 1 year. One Amazon reviewer even had to argue with customer service because they initially said it was out of warranty at 6 months. To their credit, they did replace the kettle after some back and forth, so support isn’t terrible. But the inconsistent messaging doesn’t inspire a lot of trust. Overall, I’d rate durability as “okay but not bulletproof.” It should last a while with normal care, but I wouldn’t count on it being a decade-long purchase.

In terms of pure performance, this kettle is fast. From room temperature water to a full rolling boil at 1.5L, it’s in the same ballpark as other mid-range electric kettles I’ve tried, and a bit quicker than the cheap plastic one I used before. For smaller amounts (like 500–700 ml for two mugs), you’re looking at just a few minutes. It’s not instant, but it’s quick enough that I never felt like I was waiting around. The automatic shut-off kicks in reliably once it hits the target temperature or boil, so no boiling dry or forgetting it on the stove.

The temperature presets for white, green, oolong, and black tea are actually useful. Before this kettle, I just boiled water and waited a bit for it to cool for green tea. With this, I just hit the green tea setting and let it do its thing. The tea definitely comes out less bitter when you don’t scald the leaves. I won’t pretend it made my tea taste magical, but it made it more consistent without me having to think about it. For black tea and coffee, I mostly used the full boil or the higher preset and had no complaints.

The keep-warm function holds the water at the chosen temperature for about 30 minutes. In practice, that was enough for me when I was working at my desk and coming back for a second mug. It doesn’t keep it hot forever, but it saves you from reheating if you move fairly quickly. I didn’t notice any strange cycling or noises while it was keeping warm; it just quietly does small reheats to maintain the temp.

Noise-wise, it’s pretty standard: a low hum and some bubbling as it approaches boil, then it clicks off. Not silent, but not obnoxious either. The infuser works fine for both loose leaf and tea bags; the water circulates around it well enough to get a good infusion without having to stir constantly. Overall, performance is solid and practical. It heats quickly, the presets are useful, and the shut-off and keep-warm features work the way they should. No fancy tricks, just reliable daily use.

Out of the box, the Vianté kettle setup is pretty straightforward: you get the glass kettle with stainless steel base and handle area, the removable metal infuser basket, the heating base with the controls on it, and a small paper insert with basic instructions and warranty/QR code stuff. No fancy accessories, no extra carafe, just the core unit. For the price, that’s fine, but don’t expect a bunch of extras like spare filters or a cleaning brush.

The capacity is 1.5 liters, which in real life is enough for about 4–5 decent-sized mugs of tea. For me, that meant I could make a full round for the family or brew a strong batch for iced tea and then be done. The controls on the base are digital touch buttons: on/off, temperature presets for different teas, keep-warm, and a start button. They’re laid out clearly enough that I didn’t really need to read the manual beyond the first day. That’s a plus if you hate fiddly interfaces.

One thing the product page hypes a lot is that it can do both hot and iced tea. Just to be clear: it doesn’t cool anything. What it does is heat water and brew tea; you then pour over ice or into a cold pitcher. So if someone expects a full “iced tea machine” with built-in cooling, that’s not what this is. As an electric kettle with presets and an infuser, though, it covers most brewing tasks well enough. You can use tea bags directly in the kettle or in the infuser, or just heat water without the basket for coffee or instant stuff.

Overall, the presentation is clean and simple: glass and stainless steel look decent on the counter, the spout is large and practical, and the infuser is easy to drop in or pull out. It feels more like a kitchen tool than a decorative piece, which I actually prefer. It’s clear what each part is for, and there’s nothing overly complicated to assemble or understand. Functionally, it launches you into using it right away, which is exactly what I want from this kind of product.

The big question for me was: does this kettle with an infuser and temperature control actually make my tea routine better, or is it just extra buttons? After using it daily, I’d say it does improve consistency more than it changes the tea itself. When I use the right preset for green or white tea, I get fewer bitter cups, especially with more delicate loose leaf. Before, I often overheated the water out of laziness. Now I just hit the preset and walk away. So in terms of effectiveness for tea brewing, it definitely helps if you’re not the most careful person with water temperature.

The built-in infuser is convenient if you drink a lot of loose leaf. You can throw in a decent amount of tea (enough for a full pot), and it steeps evenly. I like that I can lift the lid and pull the infuser out to stop the brewing without having to pour everything out immediately. That gives you more control over steeping time. That said, the mesh isn’t ultra-fine, so tiny particles and some herbal blends can leave a bit of sediment at the bottom. It’s not terrible, but if you’re picky, you’ll notice.

For iced tea, the process is simple: brew a strong batch using the kettle and infuser, then pour over ice or into a pitcher. There’s no dedicated iced tea cycle that changes temperature or time; it’s just you using the presets and your own recipe. It still works well, and the 1.5L capacity is enough to make a solid amount of concentrate for a family pitcher. The kettle doesn’t chill anything, so you still need a fridge and ice, but as a hot-brew step in an iced tea routine, it’s effective.

In general, if you just want boiling water for ramen or coffee, this is probably overkill. But if you actually drink different types of tea and care about not burning green or white tea, the temperature control and infuser do bring real value. It’s not going to turn supermarket tea bags into something mind-blowing, but it makes daily tea drinking more convenient and more consistent, which is exactly what I wanted.