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More good kettles
We have tested many kettles, but not every model deserves the top spot above. Here are some others that work well, but are not the most notable.
Art & Cooking Electric Glass Kettle for $43: When I first unpacked the Art and Glass Electric Cooker, there was one red flag: typos on both the box and the instruction manual. It made me a little hesitant, but my experience over the past six months has been perfectly fine. There’s no LED light like on the Cosori to indicate boiling time, but it holds more water (1.8 liters instead of 1.7). It does have an auto shut off feature, but overall, I found it to be a little slower at boiling.
Bonavita Digital for $130: This kettle is similar to the stagg ekg I tested but slightly less expensive. It has a spoutcenck for precise pouring, a temperature dial, a screen, and a 0.9 liter capacity. You will have the option to program up to five presets for your most commonly used temperatures.
Bistro Tile X Haden 1.7 Liter Electric Clostle for $128: This kettle is gorgeous, with two tile-style exterior options that make it feel like you’re in a Parisian café. There is a single power switch and a temperature gauge on the front to let you know how hot the water is. You can’t control it as much as other electric kettles, and it doesn’t retain heat as well as double-walled options, but it’s very sturdy. – Nina Farrell
Try these tea accessories
You can find more recommendations at Best tea accessories guide.
Oxo Brew Tea Infuser Basket for $15: This is our supplement for brewing loose leaf tea. The stainless steel is durable and imparts no flavor to the brewing process, and the perforation pattern does a solid job of keeping most of the small particles out of the hot water. We especially like that the lid not only retains heat, but also doubles as a drip tray.
Kotubuki Matcha Tea Hisisk for $24: If you’re a Matcha fan, this is a great whisk to have on hand. Equipped with 80 bamboo bristles, it will help create a gentle froth that brings out all the bright herbal notes for a delicious cup of matcha.
East East Mug for $44: These mugs are expensive, but they are made consciously. Wired product references Jenna Gray says They “feel sturdy, with a gently angled grip that is large enough for most hands and feel smooth and balanced when picked up.” They also come in different fun colors (including seasonal options). You can buy one mug or a Four packs for $150.
Hydro Flask 32 oz Wide Mouth Flask for $50: Michael Calore, editor-in-chief of Wired Wired, uses this to keep fresh tea hot throughout the afternoon. Even after four or five hours, the tea remains piping hot. He considers it an essential item for those tea drinkers on the go. For more options, be sure to check out our guide to Best travel mugs.
Tea Cup Tea Subscription for $20 (monthly): This is a great subscription for the new tea drinker. Each tea box includes whole teas from estates around the world.
