I was really chuffed with how my toast came out. It was very evenly toasted across the slice, with no parts left un-toasted due to how deep the slots are. The slots are also very wide, and I've had no issues toasting big hunks of bread. It took a pretty average 2m34s to boil a litre of water that started out at 14⁰C from the tap. We measured the temperature after 10 mins (86⁰C) and again after 30 mins (73⁰C), which are a bit warmer than most – this is a kettle that holds its heat fairly well. Filters that reduce limescale are invaluable if you live in a hard-water area and don’t want to be descaling your kettle on a regular basis.

Out of the nearly 20 kettles she tested in one day (there was a lot of tea), these were the 10 that made the final cut. Her favourite was the KitchenAid Temperature Control Kettle, which has the sleekest look and features out there. FAQs When's the best time to buy a kettle? Founder Tara Button was inspired to create Buy Me Once after receiving a Le Creuset cast iron pot as a gift. It was a beautifully made, solid product covered by a lifetime guarantee; Tara asked herself why everything she owned wasn’t designed to last. The spout is well designed. It’s focussed, pouring brilliantly with no spills whether you pour slow or fast. The control is a simple switch near the base with a red light that comes on to indicate that it’s heating up. The Classic kettle by Dualit is truly made to last in any kitchen. It's a striking addition to your countertop, with the stainless steel body that comes with a range of delightful finishes, from limestone to evergreen and many in between. The antii-wobble feet gives better improved stability in the countertop when it's boiling. The patented Whisper Boil method reduces the noise levels while boiling water. Seeing how much water is in the kettle, which has a 1.7 L capacity, is simple. There are two windows to see the water level, telling you the amount of water in cups and litres. These windows are both BPA free for even more safety assurance. Never fear if you accidentally boil the kettle with no water - the safety cut-off will trigger. Part of the Classic SeriesFor the price we also weren’t fans of the lid. You open it manually by finger-pulling the loop handle on the top. It’s built to last, sure, but it’s hard to open and is certainly no fun to open when hot. And it’s solidly made, although as a result it weighs 1.3kg (jug only) so it’s fairly heavy in the hand. Maybe. It’s good but very expensive for a basic kettle. So the only reason you’d chose it over others is the looks – you love the styling and/or it matches your other Dualit appliances perfectly. Dualit have very cleverly created a timeless design that manages to look great in a traditional or modern kitchen. The key is the quality. You can tell by looking at the products that they are beautifully and solidly built with no faddy gizmos interfering with the practical design. These products are clearly designed to do one job and do it exceptionally well and that simplicity will always be in style.'

If you look, you can even see that the toaster is put together with a regular Philips-head screw whereas most other toasters are designed so you can’t get into them to fix them safely. This is what commitment to the environment looks like in practice. We’d recommend saving money and getting the superb value double wall insulated Tefal Safe to Touch Kettle, or the mid-priced and beautifully designed Morphy Richards Prism Traditional Kettle. Or if you do want a big-budget kettle consider the Sage Smart Kettle which also offers a range of temperatures for perfect tea. Verdict The Classic kettle can be paired perfectly with the accompanying toaster for a truly put together look. The Classic Toaster from Dualit is a Combi with three slots, sure to be a timesaver on rushed mornings. The striking look in your kitchen is only matched by the performance of this kettle. With the Pure Pour spout, there's no water dripping out of the kettle on to your worktops. However, there are some down points to remember. As the casing is stainless steel, while it may look great it does get incredibly hot to the touch once boiled. It has also been noted that the kettle takes quite a while to boil, taking almost four minutes with a full load. Dualit Kitchen Appliances UK The idea is probably that you should fill the kettle via the spout instead, but the spout is fairly small so using the lid would have been easier. There's also the AWS, which is the one I tested. This is similar to the NewGen but it doesn't have the bagel setting.

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If the element of either the kettle or the toaster goes for example (which is the most regular thing to break), it can be easily replaced rather than having to replace the whole thing.'

For one, the toaster is made in Britain, one of the very few small electric appliances that still are, so there are fewer airmiles. But most crucially they are both built to be repaired which is absolutely essential to prevent waste. We’d definitely suggest a cordless model on 360˚ swivel base, for ease of use. A cord store will keep things tidy on a worktop, and an easy-to-view water indicator is handy.All of the touch points are also well executed, from the comfortable handle that stays cool to the touch to the soft open lid and non-drip spout. It also comes with a polishing cloth included to buff away any fingerprints its stainless steel body might collect.This kettle also offers the ability to heat water to five different temperatures – 40, 75, 85, 95 and 100°C – which is great if you’re a coffee or herbal tea aficionado who knows the exact best degree centigrade for your brew.