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Electric Kettle

I need a beautiful electric kettle that will last a lifetime. Any recommendations? I'm willing to pay quite a bit.

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What is your use case? Do you need a gooseneck spout for controlled pour speed, or do you want to boil more than a liter of water and pour it out quickly?

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- Mostly preparing tea and heating water to make bread. No gooseneck needed.
  
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I've heard good things about the Fellow Stag ekg. I cannot comment on longevity since I've only had mine for a few years, but my friends have had theirs for 5+ and they seem as good as new with very few signs if any of wear. (This only really applies if you're looking for a gooseneck)

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- I’ve owned my Stagg for about 3 years now. It’s a pretty damn good kettle, but very pricey. Since I already had the base with the Stagg purchase, I bought just the Corvo to try out and compare. When I was making pour over coffee I preferred the Stagg. (It got to be too tedious a job when waking up first thing in the morning) When making iced tea I prefer the Corvo since I am just transferring boiling water from one container to another quickly.
  
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Zojirushi water boilers. Always have hot water ready to go.

https://shop.zojirushi.com/collections/water-boilers-warmers

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- I kinda dislike the idea of it using power all the time even if it were less than what I used with a conventional one. Also I don't like the looks. But thanks for the recommendation!
  
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- Looking at those, they're less than 1kw. So either they're ridiculously slow to heat up, or they're a total waste of money to keep water hot when you're not using it.
  
  Also, is it hot, or boiling? The former is truly horrific for tea making
  
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  So either they’re ridiculously slow to heat up, or they’re a total waste of money to keep water hot when you’re not using it.
  
  Yes, no. It takes about 10-15 mins maybe to boil, and then since it's very well insulated it takes barely any energy to maintain. Probably less than if you're boiling water fresh 3-5 times a day.
  
  Also, is it hot, or boiling? The former is truly horrific for tea making
  
  It's adjustable.
  
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This Cuisinart is my daily driver for the past ~7 years and it's still going strong (though the stainless steel could probably use a good scrub). Super easy to use for coffee, tea, oatmeal, broth from bouillon, etc. It's not goose-necked for fancy pour overs but it's pretty easy to use and clean.

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- Smeg ones are BIFL too, but expensive
  
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- I have the same Cuisinart for years and I’m very happy with it. It’s a workhorse. Wet have a large family and extended family, so it gets frequent and regular use. No problems.
  
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If you have a ~~gas or~~ induction stove you could consider buying a regular kettle. Without electric components they can easily outlast you.

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- Please don't get a stovetop kettle if u have a gas stove. If u have induction though, well then nothing makes more sense than getting a stovetop kettle.
  
  Heating stuff using gas is :
  
  Inefficient: This means that u'll either have to wait longer or burn more gas
  
  Bad for your health
  
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  And yet if you get a stovetop kettle, it works with the heating appliance you have now under the pollution conditions you have now, and (assuming compatible) will work even better once you upgrade to less polluting induction stove
  
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- A gas/conventional electric stovetop kettle is worse in almost every measurable way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yMMTVVJI4c
  
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  I wasn't aware that gas is so much worse. Thanks, I learned something :). Regarding induction, I suppose it only makes sense when you have a high-powered three-phase one.
  
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  You might want to watch a bit more of that video … starting about 18:20
  
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I second this need, and bonus points if it has temperature settings.

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If you're in the UK, Dualit kettles have repairable heat elements and are built to last. Don't think they have an international version sadly.

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Id the goal is to last a lifetime, get great value for a long life, then an electric kettle is a poor choice. A simple stovetop kettle is likely cheaper and will last longer. It’s a better investment for a lifetime.

A separate electric kettle is a convenience, not necessarily the best long term investment

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- I'm torn between electric and one for the stove. I agree that the stovetop one will last forever but I'd miss the convenience of it switching off automatically and being able to put it everywhere without worrying about its temperature.
  
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  Pretty convenient
  
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Excellent questions specifying use, goals. I think the Corvo EKG Pro Electric Kettle is what you're looking for. Beautiful & strong, nerded out with all kinds of tech & features, the best & latest on the market. No gooseneck kettle here. I think it's important to note, I have seen Fellow electric kettles in service at high-end coffeeshops. So they know what's good.

My electric kettles are on the cheaper side. I have a SS Delonghi that works great, and a Farberware I got for $4 at a Goodwill. Again, works pretty well.

As far as analog is concerned, the only Fellow kettles in stock are gooseneck. And bafflingly, the stainless steel Fellow gooseneck kettle says in description, "Electric and gas safe. Not compatible with induction cooktops." 🤨 I don't understand why stainless steel couldn't be used with induction.

I know it doesn't win in the looks department, but the Zojirushi recommendation was otherwise spot on. They have a well-earned reputation for building intelligent design, robust appliances; I love Zojirushi.

Word to the wise, if you also get an analog/stovetop kettle: get one with a whistle. Even if it's detachable...use the whistle. It can be annoying at times, but it's still a thoughtful low-tech safety feature that can save your stovetop & possibly your house.

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