What’s the Tea? Here Are the Top 15 Electric Kettles for Your Kitchen Counter

Choosing the best electric kettle for your home is important business. As the device that forms the gateway to your morning hot drink or kettle-made breakfast (and therefore a good start to the day), it’s not only important that it heats the water but that it does so quickly and to a consistent level for achieving that all-important brew on a regular basis.

There are generally two options for kettles, namely stovetop and electric. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Depending on what’s most important to you, the choice should become relatively clear.

Stovetop kettles are capable of producing temperatures beyond that of water’s boiling point. That means, for coffee and tea fanatics, the water you pour in your cup will really get the most out of coffee or tea. However, outside of the higher temperatures, stovetops require far more time. From turning on the stove to waiting around to ensure you’re there to take the kettle off once boiled, boiling a stovetop kettle isn’t a turn it on and forget about it type of situation.

The best electric kettles solve these issues with their outstanding convenience. Fill the kettle, turn it on and enjoy hot water in minutes. There’s no need to worry about over boiling as this type of kettle is usually fitted with an automatic shut-off. So, grabbing a shower while the kettle boils isn’t a problem. These kettles are also independent of the stove and can be used wherever you have a power supply, although the level of power may affect how quickly it boils. 

We’ve put together a list of the best electric kettles available for purchase online. Each one is well-reviewed and loved by users. There are options for speed freaks, noise haters and retro-style lovers. Find the right one for you and enjoy hot water in minutes. Get ready for some of the best tea ever.

1. Mueller Premium 1500W Electric Kettle

BEST OVERALL

This is one of the most highly rated electric tea kettles on Amazon, with a five-star rating and over 30,000 reviews. It’s made with high-quality Borosilicate glass and stainless steel that leaves water tasting pure. The lid on the tea kettle is designed to be long-lasting and will stay shut for years. It has a high-quality thermostat controller and an auto-shutoff feature after 30 seconds, as well as a boil-dry safety feature. The handle is heat-resistant and anti-slip, and there’s an LED light that illuminates while the kettle is heating so you know it’s working. It doesn’t have the temperature adjustment capabilities of other tea kettles but it does work cordless when it’s off the base, making it easy-to-use and versatile.

2. COSORI Electric Gooseneck Kettle

RUNNER UP

This COSORI tea kettle isn’t just well-designed and pretty to look at, it can also heat up a full kettle in three to five minutes and has an auto shut-off feature once the water gets to your desired temperature. The spout is made using high-strength laser welding so there’s no need to worry about leaking, and the spout makes it easy to pour precisely and avoid burning yourself with the freshly boiled liquid inside. The kettle also has a “Keep Warm” function that’ll keep the water toasty for up to 60 minutes after the boiling cycle, and it has a boil-dry safety feature where it automatically turns off if it doesn’t detect water inside.

3. Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp Electric Kettle

BEST BRAND

If it’s from Cuisinart, you already know it’s going to be good. This gorgeous stainless steel kettle takes everything you know about the best electric kettles and upgrades it times a thousand. It has six preset settings to steep tea at exactly the right temperature and uses blue indicator lights to keep you in the loop during the heating process. It stays hot for around thirty minutes for your convenience with boil-dry protection with auto safety shutoff just in case. Now that, right there, is the tea.

4. KitchenAid 1.25-Liter Electric Kettle

BEST SPLURGE

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is available in six attractive colors and sports a unique, double-handle design, which will catch the eye of any kettle fanatics. The large, removable lid makes filling and cleaning your kettle easy, while the one-touch LED switch makes the boiling process quick and simple. The spout is also short for precise pouring, and the large, curved handle adds extra control to the process.

5. Smeg Retro Style Electric Kettle

BEST RETRO STYLE

If your kitchen is all about the retro style, then the

was made for you. The compact yet stylish design sports the Smeg name across the front and is available in a range of attractive time-appropriate colors, including red, pastel green and cream. The chrome handle and stainless steel spout complete the look while also making your kettle comfortable and easy to use. Furthermore, the 1.7-liter capacity device features an auto shut-off and removable filter for easy access when cleaning your kettle.

 

6. Miroco Electric Kettle

GREAT LOOK

This electric tea kettle sports an attractive design that sort of blows a ton of others out of the water. The interior of the kettle is made from 100% stainless steel, ensuring no contact with plastic to provide delicious and healthy water every time you use it. In addition, the double-walled design helps to prevent scratching and prevents your hands from coming into contact with scalding-hot surfaces. The kettle also features an auto shut-off, an easy-pour wide spout and heats eight cups worth of water in under seven minutes.

8. AmazonBasics Portable Electric Kettle

USER FAVORITE

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is a quick and simple option for fulfilling your electric kettle needs. The device boasts over 30,000 five-star reviews from Amazon users and speedily boils up to one liter of water. The kettle includes an auto shut-off as well as boil-dry protection and a cordless design, which makes pouring easy once the water has boiled. The corded base includes 30 inches of cable, which can be wrapped and hidden inside the base to maintain a clean and organized kitchen surface.

9. Bluelark Foldable Tea Kettle

BEST FOR TRAVEL

If you aren’t really into using hotel kettles or you camp on a regular basis, this foldable electric tea kettle is a smart answer to hot water away from home. The collapsible design makes it easy to store your device when you’re on the move, while the fast boiling speed means you never have to wait longer than five minutes for your cup of tea or coffee. You’ll also find an adjustable voltage selector for worldwide travel and a handy temperature control, which keeps your water warm for later.

10. Pukomc Retro Electric Kettle

OLD-SCHOOL DESIGN

We’ve given you a retro-looking design once before, so why not do it again? The Pukomc Retro Electric Kettle will bring you back in time yet keep you in the present. It’s got an old-school exterior with a winding clock that visualizes the increasing temperature as water heats yet it sits on a pad for electrical heating. The duo you never saw coming. It’s made with stainless steel and maximizes safety with automatic shut-off and dry-burn prevention. Keep it on your countertop as a statement piece guests will geek over.

11. Bella Ceramic Electric Kettle

BEST AESTHETIC 

If it’s equally as important that your kettle looks great and heats your water, then the

might be the right choice for you. The classic tea kettle design would look fantastic in most kitchens, and it’s also available in four other attractive patterns. This kettle is fully detachable from the base, has an easy one-touch button operation and has a handy max-fill line on the inside, so you always know how much water to put in.

12. Ovente Electric Glass Kettle

BEST FOR TEA DRINKERS

The Ovente Electric Glass Kettle is another device featuring an adjustable temperature option. The four different temperatures are ideal for getting the most out of the different types of tea which can be brewed inside the kettle using the built-in infuser. It has auto shut-off and boil-dry protection features so you can feel safe leaving it to heat up water alone. It’s made from food-grade borosilicate glass and stainless steel and has a wide-open mouth that’s easy to clean and refill. 

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