
Can someone fill me in about the UtiliTEA Kettle?
I have already read the description on Adagio, but (as usual) I need more.

Oct 24th, '09, 16:40
Posts: 20891
Joined: Apr 22nd, '06, 20:52
Scrolling: scrolling
Location: Back in the TeaCave atop Mt. Fuji
Re: Can someone fill me in about the UtiliTEA Kettle?
I use mine everyday. It is dependable and fast. TBH, I do not need all the horns and whistles such as the adjustable temp and water level guage, but most people like these features. (I would go against the trend and request Adagio sell a more simple model.
)
Anyway, I have had mine for almost 2 years, used it 1000's of times.

Anyway, I have had mine for almost 2 years, used it 1000's of times.
Re: Can someone fill me in about the UtiliTEA Kettle?
Works for me - one of the cheapest reliable options with variable temperature. If you mostly want boiling water, you can find larger capacities for the same price.
Re: Can someone fill me in about the UtiliTEA Kettle?
I'm a young teen, so I live with my parents. My dad's an experienced orthodox tea drinker, and he says it's a waste of good money when I could be buying tea. I don't care ether way.
Re: Can someone fill me in about the UtiliTEA Kettle?
I would go with a boiler without a temperature control. You can always just wait for your water to cool. Plus the others boil faster, hold more water and are cheaper.
Re: Can someone fill me in about the UtiliTEA Kettle?
I like using an electric kettle. I bought a fairly "economical" (cheap) one on amazon about 2 years ago. I use it ALL the time, like Chip said, 1000's of times. It's been great. When I (inevitably) need to replace it, I'll probably go with something a bit simpler than the UtiliTea, not that it's not a decent kettle, but I just need something that boils water.
I really love how fast electric kettles are. Great tool.
I found a link for the one I have.
Combined with a Brita filter, good tasting boiling water - fast!
http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K20 ... 535&sr=8-2
I would like something cordless next time though I think.

I really love how fast electric kettles are. Great tool.
I found a link for the one I have.
Combined with a Brita filter, good tasting boiling water - fast!
http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K20 ... 535&sr=8-2
I would like something cordless next time though I think.
Re: Can someone fill me in about the UtiliTEA Kettle?
Thanks for the info, Chip. I've been thinking about ordering one as well. Glad someone else did the asking!
Re: Can someone fill me in about the UtiliTEA Kettle?
I've had my UtiliTEA kettle for about 2 and a half years now and I've never had a problem with it. I like that the kettle comes off of the base, and while the temperature control is 180 or boiling, it does just fine for whatever tea I want to brew. I say its worth the cash myself.
Sincerely,
Fencerdenoctum
The Tea Sipping Swordsman
Sincerely,
Fencerdenoctum
The Tea Sipping Swordsman
Re: Can someone fill me in about the UtiliTEA Kettle?
No offense, but just because I'm younger than you, doesn't mean I don't know words like "economical". (Sob) Everyone underestimates me...(Sob)depravitea wrote:I like using an electric kettle. I bought a fairly "economical" (cheap) one on amazon about 2 years ago. I use it ALL the time, like Chip said, 1000's of times. It's been great. When I (inevitably) need to replace it, I'll probably go with something a bit simpler than the UtiliTea, not that it's not a decent kettle, but I just need something that boils water.![]()
I really love how fast electric kettles are. Great tool.
I found a link for the one I have.
Combined with a Brita filter, good tasting boiling water - fast!
http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K20 ... 535&sr=8-2
I would like something cordless next time though I think.

Re: Can someone fill me in about the UtiliTEA Kettle?
First of all, you don't know how old I am.braven wrote:No offense, but just because I'm younger than you, doesn't mean I don't know words like "economical". (Sob) Everyone underestimates me...(Sob)depravitea wrote:I like using an electric kettle. I bought a fairly "economical" (cheap) one on amazon about 2 years ago. I use it ALL the time, like Chip said, 1000's of times. It's been great. When I (inevitably) need to replace it, I'll probably go with something a bit simpler than the UtiliTea, not that it's not a decent kettle, but I just need something that boils water.![]()
I really love how fast electric kettles are. Great tool.
I found a link for the one I have.
Combined with a Brita filter, good tasting boiling water - fast!
http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K20 ... 535&sr=8-2
I would like something cordless next time though I think.
Second, I wasn't attempting to educate you.
I couldn't care less about the extent of your lexicon, I was simply posting information on an electric kettle.
Oct 29th, '09, 16:59
Posts: 466
Joined: Aug 28th, '08, 11:42
Location: The first State (DE)
Re: Can someone fill me in about the UtiliTEA Kettle?
Hey where do you get one of those cordless pots?depravitea wrote:
I found a link for the one I have.
Combined with a Brita filter, good tasting boiling water - fast!
http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K20 ... 535&sr=8-2
I would like something cordless next time though I think.
My electric bill is big enough to choke a horse.

Re: Can someone fill me in about the UtiliTEA Kettle?
Ha, unfortunately I think an electric kettle powered by ambient energy is still on some tea nerd's drawing board lolnonc_ron wrote:Hey where do you get one of those cordless pots?depravitea wrote:
I found a link for the one I have.
Combined with a Brita filter, good tasting boiling water - fast!
http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K20 ... 535&sr=8-2
I would like something cordless next time though I think.
My electric bill is big enough to choke a horse.
You can still get a non-ambient-energy-powered, low-tech, cordless kettle though, it's just a kettle that sits on an electric dock

Oct 29th, '09, 21:49
Posts: 466
Joined: Aug 28th, '08, 11:42
Location: The first State (DE)
Re: Can someone fill me in about the UtiliTEA Kettle?
Fortunately for me I have a charcoal BBQ (wood burning).depravitea wrote: Ha, unfortunately I think an electric kettle powered by ambient energy is still on some tea nerd's drawing board lol
AND... I live in a woods.
I pickup sticks all week and BBQ on the weekends.
Am I Green are what.

Re: Can someone fill me in about the UtiliTEA Kettle?
depravitea wrote:First of all, you don't know how old I am.braven wrote:No offense, but just because I'm younger than you, doesn't mean I don't know words like "economical". (Sob) Everyone underestimates me...(Sob)depravitea wrote:I like using an electric kettle. I bought a fairly "economical" (cheap) one on amazon about 2 years ago. I use it ALL the time, like Chip said, 1000's of times. It's been great. When I (inevitably) need to replace it, I'll probably go with something a bit simpler than the UtiliTea, not that it's not a decent kettle, but I just need something that boils water.![]()
I really love how fast electric kettles are. Great tool.
I found a link for the one I have.
Combined with a Brita filter, good tasting boiling water - fast!
http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K20 ... 535&sr=8-2
I would like something cordless next time though I think.
Second, I wasn't attempting to educate you.
I couldn't care less about the extent of your lexicon, I was simply posting information on an electric kettle.
Sorry about that. Me and my big mouth strike again
