Serious tea-drinkers know that different types of teas steep at different temperatures. The folks at Cuisinart know this – their CPK-17 allows you to pick from six pre-programmed temperature settings that are labeled with the recommended tea and coffee options. The settings are easy to press and operate with one hand, while the kettle itself is easy to pour with a thick, ergonomic handle. It's also easy to remove from the base for pouring, as well as replacing for the keep warm setting (up to 30 minutes) and storage.
Breville's One-Touch Tea Maker is one of the most unique brewers on the market, perfect for tea aficionados. It comes with a brew basket that you fill with loose tea leaves and automatically lowers into the water when it has reached the perfect temperature. The brew basket is made of a fine mesh with a snap-tight lid to prevent seepage. Choose from five different temperatures based on tea, plus a custom setting, and three different steep times based on desired strength.
While this appliance doesn't look like a kettle, it heats an impressive 4 liters of water, making it great for parties or large groups. Choose from four temperatures settings and a quick re-boil option if the water has cooled too much. The boiler/warmer has a vacuum-sealed chamber, which maintains the temperature, even when it's not plugged in. Use the handle to transport it and use it on the go, or unplug it and leave it on the counter for an energy efficient keep warm setting.
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Don't like to wait around? This top-selling sleek kettle is super fast at bringing water to a boil. It can also keep your tea warm for 20 minutes after the water's done boiling, thanks to the hold temp button. It also has five brewing settings, you can get the exact right temperature for black, green, white, and oolong tea, as well as French press coffee.
For a compact kettle, the 1 ¼-liter kettle from KitchenAid is adorable and well-reviewed. It has the look and feel of a stovetop kettle, from the stainless steel body to the aluminum handle. It comes in six colors and has a wrap-around cord base, to keep your countertop free of excess cords. It's easy to operate with a one-touch activation button. It's also easy to fill thanks to the lid that removes completely.
Betty Gold is an experienced food writer and editor who worked at Good Housekeeping from 2013 to 2019. As the former Senior Editor & Product Analyst in the Kitchen Appliances Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, she tested and wrote about pretty much every type of cooking tool and food-related item on the market.
Sienna is a Deputy Editor at Hearst, where she oversees coverage of style, beauty, lifestyle, and more. She lives in California with her husband and two littles.
