The 5 Best Electric Tea Kettles As Of January, 2019 (And 20 Others)

The Breville BTM800XL One-Touch Tea Maker Kettle has been lauded on a good part of its 1534 total consumer reviews for the variety of brewing options that it comes with. Aside from having preset brewing suggestions, it can also be customized in terms of both brew time (10 minutes max) and temperature (up to 212 degrees Fahrenheit), with the display showing the temperature in real time. This flexibility has made "fresh and flavorful" blends easy to prepare, according to customers who seem pleasantly-surprised that it can handle even the more delicate and demanding types of tea leaves.

The programmable auto-start and automated tea basket cycle (which lowers and lifts the basket on its own to enhance infusion) have also been massively-appreciated by buyers, as this makes waking up to "perfectly-brewed tea" possible by letting users set and program everything from the night before. As one reviewer put it, this variable kettle "takes the ceremony out of tea-making " -- a feat that may be too guilt-inducing for many self-confessed tea enthusiasts, but something that is, in the end, immensely-convenient for parties involved.

While we've seen no qualms about the metal basket in terms of how it performs, we did encounter tales of how spent tea leaves can cling to it with much tenacity, making clean-up a bit more taxing than ideal. The fact that the glass jar isn't dishwasher safe has also been a concern for some customers, as the bottom of the carafe supposedly cannot get wet at all, lest it will break.

From its overall rating of 4.5 stars, it's clear that this Breville variable temperature kettle is a mighty market contender, therefore deserving the spot of Alphachooser's best electric tea kettle 2019 (Learn how we rank items) with 100 confidence (More on confidence levels).

Special: Temperature sensor with real-time temperature display, Programmable auto-start to begin brew at pre-selected time

The Comfee MK-17G01B-E5 variable temperature kettle doesn't come with specialized programs for different types of tea and coffee, but its flexible settings, which can go head-to-head against even the folks from AlphaChooser's list of the best variable temperature kettles, seem to make up for this. It can be set at any temperature within the range of 0 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit (at 10-degree intervals) -- so one can still choose the precise temperature at which the beverage will be prepared. According to a sizable chunk of its 167 customer reviews, this model can achieve the desired temperature in a fast and efficient manner. Although it doesn't have a programmable working time save for the 2-hour keep-warm feature, it appears to still be considered a great product by many tea enthusiasts. To add, the Taiwan glass jar has impressed many consumers for how sturdy and well-made it feels.

However, some people have reported running into some minor trouble when cleaning this variable heat kettle. Apparently, the bottom part of the jar accumulates brown buildup, and to get it all cleaned out takes some effort (I mean, who in his right mind would want to exert some effort these days, right!?!). Several reviewers also pointed out that the instructions were hard to follow, with one even saying that she was positive the instructions manual was written by someone "whose first language wasn't English" . Clearly, its cons may indeed be significant enough to consider for some people, but they really don't have anything to do with how the tea kettle performs.

This 4-star variable electric kettle obviously left a solid impression on its buyers. And for that, we're awarding it the honor of being Alphachooser's second best electric tea kettle 2019 for this top 5 ranking.

Special: Removable stainless steel tea infuser
Includes:

• Removable
• Stainless steel tea infuser

Special: Removable stainless steel tea steeper, Tea steeper holder

Special: Tea infuser, Water boil monitor

Special: Equipped with an intelligent frequency conversion control, which lowers power consumption when it starts to boil, Auto shut-off, With NTC System temperature sensor for dry-boil prevention, Safety lock button
Includes:

Removable tea infuser

Special: Smart Memory Function (Automatically saves the last-set temperature)

Special: Automatic shut-off, Boil-dry protection
Includes:

Stainless steel tea infuser

Special: Fast Boil function

Includes:

Cleaning brush

Includes:

Tea infuser

This Remy Olivier electric tea kettle is well-loved by many customers for its versatility. Since its 120 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit operational range can be trodden through at five-degree increments, precise temperatures for different types of beverages (or even food, in the case of instant ramen and oatmeal) may be programmed. It's also apparently able to reach the desired setting relatively-fast, according to some of its customer reviews .

Aside from the precise settings, this (rating temporarily unavailable)-star variable-temperature electric tea kettle also earned the favor of avid tea drinkers for its keep-warm function and included tea infuser -- which is removable, by the way, if you're not the tea-drinking type. Lastly, its design, which boasts a glass pot and a blue light that emanates from the base, presented itself as another well-liked strength.

We did encounter protests about how loud the notification beep is, but for most users this is more of a point of compromise than a deal-breaker. Also, some users have reported experiencing "rust-like" stains on the bottom of the pot after some time, but other reviewers have also raised how this can be remedied and prevented by making sure that the kettle is washed and dried thoroughly after each use. If you'd rather not be bothered too much, however, we do have a list of the best stainless steel kettles on AlphaChooser that you can explore.

The Remy Olivier RJ11-17-GP-RO certainly looks like a programmable kettle with its own merits, but its flaws have gotten in the way of it being included in our top 5 list.

Includes:

• 1 Base
• 1 Kettle
• 1 User manual

Special: Auto shut-off, Boil-dry protection

Special: Auto shut-off, Dry-boil protection

Special: 360-degree swivel base, Auto shut-off, Dry-boil protection

Special: Automatic shut-off, Dry-boil protection, On/Off button
Includes:

Removable stainless steel tea infuser

Special: Automatic shut-off

The Gourmia GDK290 electric teapot earns points for its digitally-programmable temperature setting which can be adjusted in intervals of five degrees Fahrenheit (as opposed to 10 degrees, which appears to be more common). The fact that it slows down the heating process once it approaches the desired temperature has also been a pleasant thing for tea-drinkers who are very concerned with precision. The relatively-long 2-hour keep-warm feature has also been one of its greatest strengths, based on many of its customer reviews across various sources.

The wide opening found on this glass electric tea kettle meant easier cleaning for many consumers. Many reviewers also enjoyed how this model can remember the last-used settings, so long as it has not been unplugged.

On the flip side, some people have reported running into trouble with how the tea infuser is attached to the lid, which apparently makes it vulnerable to spilling tea leaves into the concoction. Interestingly, other reviewers have insisted that this very same set-up made it "a breeze to use and clean" . Additionally, many of the negative reviews (which are far fewer in number compared to the positive ones, by the way) detail experiences of rusting, in spite of this being sold as a glass and stainless steel kettle. While this paints a picture of this Gourmia tea glass electric kettle as one that is vulnerable to oxidation, it seems like most of the reviewers have been able to avert this problem by making sure not to leave moisture behind inside the pot.

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Special: Built-in Tea Infuser

Includes:

Removable brew basket

Includes:

Detachable stainless steel tea infuser

Special: Auto shut-off, Dry-boil protection

Special: Digital Controls, Removable Tea Infuser

Special: Tea-brewing filter basket (Removable and height adjustable), Extra lid to use it as a traditional kettle

The Cuisinart TEA-100 PerfecTemp sports a countdown tea-steeping timer...

Special: Adjustable Countdown Steeping Timer