A tea kettle is a difference maker in the tea brewing process. You don’t have to invest in a super expensive tea kettle early in your journey. Many affordable options work great. You may also want multiple tea kettles for tea brewing in any situation. That is entirely normal and even smart. Multiple tea kettles almost becomes necessary if you become like many other tea drinkers and me!
But what kettle style should you go with, and in what situation? We will talk about a few options today to help you get started.
In this post, you will learn about four of the best tea kettles and how they can be used at any level of tea experience!
Considerations When Choosing A Tea Kettle
Drinking tea for a long time now; I suggest a few points to anyone asking about best tea kettles. This topic is more complex than just buying any kettle because the price can be steep. If you mainly drink bagged tea, you do not need to buy a top-line kettle with a high price tag. Will you drink bagged or stick to tea that requires primarily boiled water? An old-fashioned kettle on the stove is OK, or you could go with an electric that only boils water. Are you planning on drinking bagged or loose tea of various tea styles? Then investing in an electric kettle to choose the temperature is essential because not all tea is the same. You will want to be able to select the temperature the water heats to easily. With that in mind, let’s talk about a few of the best kettles.
Fellow Stagg EKG Gooseneck Kettle
We are starting with what I think is the best tea kettle. The Fellow Stagg EKG Gooseneck Kettle is what I use at home. The gooseneck is essential because it allows you to have very precise pouring. I use my gaiwan and Kyusu a lot when drinking tea, allowing me to have an even pour with lots of control. The temperature can go up to 212 degrees. It heats your water very quickly. I have used mine for two years, and it is still strong. It is very portable because it detaches from the heater base. I often heat my water and take the kettle to whatever room I am in. This kettle has a higher price point; I have seen it as high as $180. It may not be your first kettle, and that is OK. If you invest in higher-quality tea long-term and build your tea accessories, you can add a higher-quality kettle! As far as electric tea kettles go, the Fellow Stagg is one of the best!
Poliviar Tea Kettle, 2.7 Quart
My stove kettle is the Poliviar Tea Kettle, 2.7 Quart! While there is nothing special about this kettle, what I love about it is the aesthetic. The stone finish and the wooden handle are what sold it for me. In terms of performance, this is your run-of-the-mill stove kettle. I’ll use this when serving guests tea that requires a high-temperature point. I enjoy how much water I can pack in this kettle. It’s perfect if you are setting up a teapot to serve multiple guests.
Hamilton Beach Temperature Control Tea Kettle
Unfortunately, I do not think the Aicok Temperature Control Tea Kettle (pictured above) exists anymore. However, there are many like it, which is good news! Most tea drinkers I know will go with the Hamilton Beach Temperature Control Tea Kettle, and those like it. They are reasonably priced, have all the temperature ranges needed for any tea style, and hold much water. This is my work kettle! After drinking tea for a while, you will have the itch to have it come with you anywhere you want. A tea kettle like Hamilton Beach allows you to brew tea to a high standard outside the house. I also share tea with friends at work, and it helps me to serve multiple individuals. I love this kettle. It replaced the final kettle I want to share about below!
Capresso Black 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle
Last but not least is my old Capresso Black 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle! This was my first work kettle. I drank a lot of tea which required higher temperature water, and this was perfect for that. It’s small; you can keep it at your desk; it’s quiet and heats the water quickly because it doesn’t hold as much water as some other kettles. Although you can’t detach the kettle, it’s small enough to unplug and take with you, which I did like. This is a perfect kettle if you are getting started and want to wait on a temperature control kettle.
Cleaning Your Tea Kettles
No matter what type of water you have, you will need to clean your tea kettle. There are many suggestions on how to do this. However, I want to provide how I have done it. After much use, you will notice that sediment collects at the bottom, on the sides, and even in the spout. What I have that works best for me is a mix of regular vinegar and baking soda. Many electric kettles advise not to use soapy water. I will go through a few cycles of boiling around three ounces of vinegar. Afterward, I will pour out most of the vinegar, add some baking soda, and use a new sponge to scrub the inside with that mixture. Afterward, I will do a few cycles of boiling water to finish up. Also, make sure your kettle has a screen at the spout to take that out and wash that!
No matter where you are in your tea journey, there is a kettle to match! If you have questions about what kettle to choose, please ask in the comments below. I have been using, mostly, electric tea kettles during my journey. For other great info, check out the Tea Tips section of the blog!
In this post, you learned about four tea kettles I have used in my tea journey and how they can help you!
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