Product Test • 16/04/2026 Stelton EM77 Electric Kettle Review: design icon with some worrying flaws ★★★★★ ★★★★★ In the end, the Stelton EM77 Electric Kettle 1.5 L is basically a good-looking, straightforward kettle with a big question mark over reliability and safety. It heats water quickly enough, it’s easy to use, and the design is genuinely nice if you like minimalist Scandinavian style. On a clean kitchen... by Freyja Bjornsdottir
Product Test • 16/04/2026 Aarke Kettle 1.2L Matte Black Review: quiet, good-looking, and not cheap ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the Aarke 1.2L Matte Black kettle daily, I’d sum it up as a well-built, quiet, good-looking kettle with a few quirks and a premium price tag. The main strengths are clear: it’s quieter than the usual metal kettles, the temperature presets are genuinely useful if you drink different types... by Chandrika Naidu
Product Test • 16/04/2026 KitchenAid Artisan 5KEK1522BOB Review: a heavy but precise temperature-control kettle for tea nerds ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Overall, the KitchenAid Artisan 5KEK1522BOB is a pretty solid choice if you actually care about how your kettle behaves day to day. It boils fast, it’s noticeably quieter than many standard kettles, and the adjustable temperature is genuinely useful if you drink more than just basic black tea. The d... by Chandrika Naidu
Product Test • 16/04/2026 Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Review: a fancy pour-over kettle that’s great, but definitely not cheap ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the Fellow Stagg EKG Pro daily, my conclusion is pretty straightforward: it’s a well-designed, precise kettle that suits coffee and tea geeks, but the price is hard to swallow if you’re not in that crowd. The gooseneck spout, the accurate temperature control, and the hold mode all work a... by Larissa Figueredo
Product Test • 16/04/2026 SMEG WKF01SS Whistling Kettle Review: Retro look, modern hob workhorse ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The SMEG WKF01SS is basically a well-made, good-looking hob kettle that does exactly what you expect: it boils water, it whistles, and it feels more solid than the cheap options. The stainless steel body and silicone handle work well together, and the 2.3 L capacity is handy for families or anyone m... by Marcus Wyndham
Product Test • 16/04/2026 Aarke Kettle Review: a good-looking stainless steel kettle that’s more design piece than bargain buy ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the Aarke stainless steel kettle for a while, my overall impression is positive but not mind-blown. It’s a good kettle that looks very nice and feels solid. The double-wall design keeps noise down and the outside relatively cool, the multiple temperature settings are genuinely useful, an... by Chandrika Naidu
Product Test • 16/04/2026 Smeg 50’s Style Jug Kettle Review: Retro look, modern performance… and a painful price tag ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the Smeg 50’s Style Jug Kettle in pastel blue for a while, my conclusion is pretty simple: it’s a solid, good-looking kettle that boils fast and feels well built, but you’re clearly paying a premium for the style and the Smeg logo. As a day-to-day tool, it does the basics very well: 3000... by Alistair Browning
Product Test • 22/03/2026 Smeg KLF04SSEU Kettle Review: a stylish temperature-control kettle that’s more about looks than value ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the Smeg KLF04SSEU for a while, my overall feeling is pretty clear: it’s a good-looking, competent kettle with temperature control, but the price is hard to justify if you only care about function. It heats water fast, the temperature presets are genuinely useful for tea and coffee, and... by Eliana Santos
Product Test • 22/03/2026 Smeg 50’s Style Retro Breakfast Set Review: good-looking gear that finally makes toast and tea feel a bit premium ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the Smeg 50’s Style Retro Range Breakfast Set daily, my takeaway is pretty clear: it’s a good-quality, good-looking set that does the basics very well, but you’re paying a noticeable premium for the design and brand. The kettle boils fast, feels solid in the hand, and is quieter than the... by Cillian Knox
Product Test • 22/03/2026 KitchenAid Variable Temperature Kettle 1.7 L Review: stylish tea kettle with a few annoying quirks ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Overall, the KitchenAid Variable Temperature Kettle 1.7 L in Almond Cream is a decent but imperfect option if you care about both design and temperature control. It boils fast, the variable temperature feature works well, and the stainless steel interior is reassuring for daily use. If you drink a l... by Chandrika Naidu
Product Test • 22/03/2026 TIMEMORE Electric Gooseneck Kettle Review: a compact pour-over tool that gets the job done ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Overall, the TIMEMORE Electric Gooseneck Kettle is a pretty solid choice for home pour‑over and tea nerds. It heats accurately, the temperature hold function is genuinely useful, and the gooseneck gives you the control you need for V60, Chemex, or similar methods. The stainless steel build feels dec... by Dax Ravencroft
Product Test • 22/03/2026 Mecity Electric Gooseneck Kettle Review: budget barista-style control without the fancy brand name ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Mecity Electric Gooseneck Kettle is basically a budget barista-style kettle that does most of what the expensive ones do, just with a few rough edges. You get fast heating, decent temperature control, a gooseneck spout, and safety features like auto shut-off and boil-dry protection. The 0.8L cap... by Jean-Baptiste Moreau
Product Test • 22/03/2026 Bosch TWK8613P Styline Kettle Review: a practical temperature-control kettle with a few caveats ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Overall, the Bosch TWK8613P Styline kettle is a practical choice if you care about water temperature and use your kettle several times a day. The main strength is clearly the temperature selection and keep-warm function, which do make daily tea and coffee prep a bit easier and more consistent. It bo... by Dax Ravencroft
Product Test • 22/03/2026 Alessi Blue Bird Whistle Hob Kettle Review: design icon that’s more about looks than convenience ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Alessi Blue Bird Whistle Hob Kettle is the kind of product you buy with your eyes first and your practical brain second. As a simple tool to boil water, it gets the job done: it heats reasonably fast on gas and induction, the whistle works if you seat everything properly, and the stainless steel... by Freyja Bjornsdottir
Product Test • 22/03/2026 Brewista X Series 0.8L Gooseneck Variable Kettle Review: Compact control for coffee and tea nerds ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Brewista X Series 0.8L Gooseneck Variable Kettle is a solid choice if you’re the kind of person who actually notices water temperature and cares about how your coffee or tea turns out. The main strength is clear: precise temperature control with a controlled gooseneck pour, plus a stainless stee... by Chandrika Naidu
Stainless Steel Kettles • 18/03/2026 How a Mackenzie Childs tea kettle elevates everyday tea rituals Learn how a Mackenzie Childs tea kettle blends hand painted design, stainless steel durability and electric safety to elevate everyday tea rituals at home. by Jean-Baptiste Moreau
Temperature-Control Kettles • 08/03/2026 How an electric water boiler transforms everyday tea and coffee rituals Learn how an electric water boiler works, compare materials, safety, and temperature control, and choose the best electric kettle for tea, coffee, and daily use. by Jean-Baptiste Moreau
Compact & Travel Kettles • 17/02/2026 Smart electric tea kettle travel choices for safer, faster hot drinks on the go Learn how to choose a safe, compact electric tea kettle for travel, with guidance on size, safety, temperature control, and maintenance for better hot drinks. by Freyja Bjornsdottir
Comparison • 08/06/2026 The 27 best stainless steel electric kettles (June 2026) Independent analysis of the best stainless steel electric kettles, covering performance, safety, energy use, and buying tips for everyday coffee and tea drinkers. by Alistair Browning
Comparison • 08/06/2026 23 best gooseneck electric kettles: our comparison (June 2026) A detailed guide to the best gooseneck electric kettles, covering temperature control, pour precision, stainless steel design, energy use, and smart features. by Larissa Figueredo
