Electric Tea Pot

I ordered this because I like green tea. I like hot brewed, then chilled green tea. I didn't really have a tea pot to call my own, so I was just using a sauce pan to boil water, like momma used to make. It was pretty inefficient, plus had the added benefit of cracking a glass pitcher when I forgot my basic high school physics.When I ordered this, it was a whim, I think I had enough points on my credit card to get it for free, so I figured I'd give it a go. Since then it's been set up on my kitchen counter and used frequently.The read out is very easy to read, and the controls are quite intuitive and well labeled. For those of you who, like me, enjoy something but they don't really know the ins and outs of making it, there are a number of handy setting to set the temp to recommended levels for whatever type of beverage you're steeping. Push the button, wait for the water to heat (quicker than a stove top), then put your favorite leafy items in the handy hole in the lid and cap it off to let it steep. You can even set it to hold warm for you, if you prefer your hot beverages... well, hot.The infuser is removable from the lid, so if you just want to heat up some water, you can do that too. It also has a handy chart to tell those of us tea duffers how much leaf to use for the amount of water (which can be seen by looking at the very distinct volume markers on the pitcher.I gave this thing 5 stars, because I do think it's a great product, but dinged it on the easy to clean. The pitcher has a lot of electronics on it. It looks like the heating element is built in. Because of this, they recommend that you don't submerge it to clean it, which means basically wiping out the pitcher, and occasionally running it through the recommended descaling process. The infuser basket is basically a metal tube with holes in it, which gets the job done, but because of the size, it can be a bit of a struggle to get all of the particulates out of it. Being detachable helps though.Overall though, this thing does what it says it does, does it well, and is very convenient to have around. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a countertop water heater and leaf steeper.

The media could not be loaded. Update: After two years this kettle still works perfectly. This gets used at least once a day everyday, and absolutely no issues. We use almost all the preset options with no problems. Considering it's only a LITTLE bit more expensive than the kettles that just boil, this is very much worth the money.We have never had an issue with it not shutting off when it was supposed to. If anything we have to turn it on again because we will sometimes just forget we turned it on lol.So considering how much this has been used and works the exact same as day one - just buy it if you are considering it. Everyone in the family uses it.First Review:Honestly, we just got this kettle in this morning and used it immediately.I absolutely love the presets. I do love how you can customize the temperature too instead of using the presets. That is a major plus (haven't done this yet but did play with it).This thing heats up FAST! We filled it to the max line this morning so everyone (myself, husband, and two kids) could all have tea. It heated the water to the 212 in 7min. This is sooooooo nice. The kids took theirs to school in their thermos they usually use for water. Since it is starting to be chilly outside, it was something nice to keep them warm.The keep warm function does not work on the 205 or 212 temperature setting for safety (it states this in the manual). I was a little bumped at first but quickly got over that. It would make sense not to leave boiling water just sitting on the counter for hours at a time. Besides, with how quickly this heats up it's not an issue at all.I also really like how the ml to cups with lines on the kettle. It just makes trying to guess the amount of water I need less annoying since all my coffee cups are different sizes and shapes (I collect mugs).This is very easy to take a part and put together. Since it has a wider opening at the top it does make for easier cleaning, especially of you don't have some kind of wand. Others I have seen that have the smaller opening at the top would require that cleaning wand, but it is nice to know I can just put my hand in the pot to clean it.I really enjoy the tea chart that shows the different temperatures for each tea. That is now on the fridge for easy consulting.I am very happy with this purchase and glad we purchased the protection plan for it as well. This is going to get a LOT of use in our house.I will update in a couple months after consistent use.

Such a great purchase! Boils real quick. Quality is amazing. Does not leak. Like all the different settings for water temperature function.

This kettle is designed for making both tea and coffee. While I’ve only ever used it for tea, I must say it has performed wonderfully. In our showroom, we brew tea once or twice daily for ourselves and our clients, and this kettle has proven to be reliable. It offers adjustable temperature settings and preset options tailored for various brews. The timer lasts up to two hours, so you’ll need to reset it if you want to keep your beverage warm for longer. Cleaning is straightforward and hassle-free.That said, there are a couple of minor downsides. The small door inside the main lid feels a bit fragile—I accidentally broke it once. Additionally, the stainless steel cylinder inside developed discoloration after repeated use, and no amount of scrubbing could remove it. However, we’ve come to accept this, knowing it’s clean since we regularly wash it with soap and a scouring pad. Also the two hour timer limit is a bit inconvenience, because we constantly have to run to the back and remember to refresh it.The kettle also features a clear display showing presets, custom temperature settings, and the current beverage temperature with great precision. It heats water impressively fast, taking about two minutes to go from room temperature to boiling. I purchased two of these kettles and couldn’t be happier with my choice. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!Koorosh