6 Best Electric Tea Kettles, According to Testing

Serious tea drinkers know that different types of teas steep at different temperatures and the folks at Cuisinart know this — their CPK-17 allows you to pick from six pre-programmed temperature settings that are labeled with the recommended tea and coffee options.

Its settings are easy to press and operate with one hand, while the kettle itself is easy to pour with a thick, ergonomic handle. It's also simple to remove from the base for pouring, as well as replace for the keep warm setting (up to 30 minutes) and storage. In our Lab tests, we enjoyed the easy-to-read viewing window that allows you to see how much water is in the kettle without opening the lid; not to mention, the three-year warranty! Keep in mind that we found kettle can get rather heavy when filled up to the max fill line.

Glass electric tea kettles are helpful, allowing you to see how much water is inside with the help of etched ounce markings and track your boiling progress. This model from Capresso has a color changing light around its base that illuminates when heating, too. It has five temperature settings, including 110°F (for baking), 160°F (green tea), 175°F (white tea), 195°F (oolong tea) and boil (black tea) with a color designated to each temperature.

This 2022 Kitchen Gear Award Winner came to temp quickly in our Lab test and was fairly accurate in temperature readings. One of our favorite parts of this kettle is being able to fill it without removing the lid. All you have to do is run it under the faucet to release the flap. Thanks to all of these great features and a price point under $50, we cannot recommend this electric tea kettle more. The only thing that we missed on this kettle was that there isn't cord storage included with the base for easier storage.

This electric kettle is perfect for tea and coffee lovers who are short on time. In our Lab testing we found this kettle to reach temperatures faster than any other kettle tested, boiling four cups of water in less than five minutes. The thin gooseneck pouring spout allows for precise pouring with a slow and steady flow, two important attributes when it comes to making pour-over coffee. However in addition to its design, this kettle also controls the temperatures in one-degree increments from 170 to 212°F. The large range makes it ideal for both delicate teas and hot coffees. Its built-in timer also stood out during our Lab test, which helps keep an eye on your pour-over process. Additional features include a keep warm cycle, which automatically shuts off after 30 minutes for safety.

Breville's One-Touch Tea Maker is one of the most unique brewers on the market, perfect for tea aficionados. It comes with a brew basket that you fill with loose tea leaves and automatically lowers into the water when it has reached the perfect temperature. The brew basket is made of a fine mesh with a snap-tight lid to prevent seepage. You can also remove the brew basket if you want to use the kettle for boiling water for soup or a baking recipe.

Choose from five different temperatures for tea, plus a custom setting and three different steep times based on desired strength. In our Lab tests, the buttons were smooth, easy to control and, like most Breville products, very intuitive to use. And it received high scores in speed and temperature accuracy. The electric kettle may be programmed from the night before so you can wake up to the perfect brew. We also found it produced delicious iced tea, if you chill your tea for a few hours after brewing.

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While this appliance doesn't look like a kettle, it heats an impressive four liters of water, making it great for parties or large groups. Choose from four temperatures settings and a quick re-boil option if the water has cooled too much. Keep in mind though that it takes about 28 minutes for the model to boil water when filled to max capacity. The boiler/warmer has a vacuum-sealed chamber, which we found in our tests that it maintains the temperature, even when it's not plugged in.

Use the handle to move it from one counter to another, but don't go too far as it will be rather heavy. The outside stays cool to the touch and the large viewing window always lets you know how much is left. This was the only kettle we tested that had a dispense function as well; simply put a cup or teapot underneath and push the dispense button to dispense hot water.

SAKI Baristan Electric Gooseneck Kettle is another 2022 Kitchen Gear Award Winner with precise temperature control and a gooseneck spout. Gooseneck kettles like this one allow you to better control the water stream when making pour-over coffee. This model also lets you digitally program the water temperature to the exact degree for making any varietal of tea you you wish. It keeps track of the current temp, target temp and boasts a timer as well.

We found the handle very comfortable in testing with a silicone grip that sets it apart from others we've tried. We also like the safety features on this kettle, such as the red light indicating when it’s on as well as vents on the side rather than on the lid, which helps prevent accidental steam burns. One thing we do miss with this kettle is that it doesn't have a window where you can check to see the status of boiling water or how much water is currently inside.