Stainless steel finish, Bakelite handle, 2.0L capacity, weighs just 1.4kg, whistles when water boils. This sturdy stainless steel and plastic cordless jug sits on a square base unit and offers four different temperature settings (100, 90, 80 and 70 degrees) and there’s a keep-warm function so you don’t have to reboil water. The kettle beeps when you turn it on and to let you know when it’s boiled too, just in case you forget. Ensure you wash the tea kettle with hot water and dishwashing soap that is mild and not abrasive to the kettle. Keep in mind that using steel wool or any harsh scrubber is not advisable for tea kettles with an enamel finish. This method is an excellent way to avoid leaving marks or scratches on the kettle's interior and exterior. This 2.8L stove top kettle from Pykal works on all stove tops including halogen and induction hobs and we’ve come to think of it as the ultra-modern retro kettle. Basically, it consists of an iron core “sandwiched” between two layers of aluminium and covered in stainless steel. The entire handle is insulated with iCool handle technology. We’ve no idea what this actually is but the handle does definitely stay cool and there’s a conveniently-placed (and insulated) button at the front to open the spout.

The spout itself is drip-free, so you won’t have to worry about water dripping all over your newly scrubbed hob. Of course, since it’s glass, you can just throw it in the dishwasher after use and not worry about it again. Filters: If you’re in a hard water area, look for the best kettle with built-in filters that will soften hard water. Perfect Whistling Sound & Large Capacity: The loud whistle guarantees that you can hear it from another room when the water is boiled. The sound of tea time! You can make enough tea with this 2.8 litre large whistle kettle for an entire familyLARGE CAPACITY: Thanks to the generous 2.5L capacity, your whistling kettle is perfect for when family and friends come over, whether you’re serving up brews or preparing large quantities of pasta.

The tank holds enough for five to seven cups of tea if you do want to make several and it delivers a cup very speedily (less than a minute). It takes up slightly more space on the work surface than a standard kettle, but looks very sleek and unobtrusive. This is a cast iron kettle that can work on all kinds of hobs, but it works exceptionally well on cookers that run on wood, as well as on open fires. If you want to take it camping, it will be happy to jump in the car and keep you warm when the evening chills set in. P.S. Who would have thought there is so much to know about kettles? Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Stove Top Kettle Stainless steel finish, Bakelite handle, 2.0L capacity, weighs just 0.8kg, whistles when water boils. The great thing about tea kettles is that it comes with water filters. This helps you collect all the debris or hard water deposits from your water before serving it for tea or cooking with it. This is a plus to consider if you’re very particular about clean and safe water intake.

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Consider adding ¼ cup of white vinegar and 2 cups of water to the kettle for cleaning off the mineral deposits that have accumulated in your kettle. This is most effective if you leave it to simmer for 20 minutes. Lime juice is also a great alternative to vinegar, especially for stubborn tea stains inside the kettle.

Stainless steel finish, heat-proof handle, 3.0L capacity, weighs just 1.33kg, whistles when water boils.

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