Electric Tea Kettles

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Tea kettles are something we all take for granted in or daily lives. Their use dates back to the 1800's when people used cast iron kettles to heat water for drinks like coffee and tea.

The early kettles where heated on stoves. These gave way to kerosene kettles in the 1920's. The appeal of these kettles was that there was no longer a requirement to heat a whole stove to warm water. They did however have a downside, adding fumes to the inside of a house.

By the 1930's chrome-plated steel kettles were popular in cities where electricity was available. These had a coil under a flat plate to heat water and some had an overload cut-out switch for extra safety.

In 1949 electric based ceramic kettles were available. These boiled water much more efficiently. They were often called jugs because of their shape.

By the 1980's polymer kettles went on sale. The new materials allowed the jugs to be mass produced lowering their cost. They now have additional  features like cut-out switches, whistles and side windows allowing the users to see how much water was in the kettle without lifting the lid.

From then the kettle developed to where it is today with a range of materials, shapes and features which include the recently developed cordless model.

When shopping for a kettle its a good idea to have in mind the features you want as well as the budget before you begin shopping.

The key features to consider are maintenance, heat efficiency, design, whistle and side window.

Electric Tea kettles usually range in size from 1.8 to 2.5 quarts. A larger size is ideal for the big family but probably too much if few people in the household drink tea.

The purpose of the whistle on the kettle is to alert you to the fact the water has boiled. For some people this is ideal but others find the high pitch whistle a distraction they would rather do without.

With some kettles there is an auto cut-off switch included with the whistle which means the power is turned off in the kettle when the water has boiled. As the water cools a little, the whistle stops. This is an excellent safety feature.

Kettles come in all shapes and sizes. Some are up right while others have the more traditional kettle shape.

When buying a kettle always satisfy yourself that the steam does not rise onto the handle while the kettle is being boiled.

An handle which is heat resistant and also non-spill spout are other important safety features.

Kettle maintenance is also a factor to consider. Copper and cast iron kettles are higher maintenance than the other options of stainless steel, enamel coated or polymer.

Electric Tea Kettles also come in a wide range of prices with the more durable, highly featured models being at the top of the price range.