Water boiler interiors

[Stentor]

If you happen to have a photo of this carafe Stentor...

I use the Alfi "Hotello".


I think they have even better models, to be honest.
Mine is 0.6 l. It is all stainless steel (no rubber or plastic). This one does not close super tight because there is no seal. Instead the stainless steel lid just sits on top and can be lifted by pressing the thumb button (the lid would open if you turned the carafe upside down). (This is because it is meant for quick serving of hot coffee for breakfast in hotels...)
I think that it might be even better if it had a rubber seal but I am not sure.
Nevertheless, it keeps water hot for a long time. However, the less water there is in there, the faster the temperature cools down. Still, I can easily have hot enough (80° C) for my 4th infusion of sencha in an hour / hour and a half long sencha session, which is the norm for me.
If you want to get one, I would probably recommend a 1 l model with a tight seal.

I've been using this for a year and have found it to be a convenient solution for me when I drink green tea.

[teaisme]

to the OP, main difference (minus the spout) is that the dispensers are designed to be left on for extended periods of time, the kettles like debunix said are not insulated. Also some people will tell you it is not recommended to let boiled water sit in something stainless for too long. I agree. (I suppose type/quality of steel is a factor too).

I don't think there's much harm in the non stick coatings as long as they don't start to chip away (which they shouldn't if you maintain them like you should). I think more of a concern would be the silicon hosing that the hot water travels through.
The panasonic models have a charcoal lining in them, I don't know if this would cover over the teflon coating and prevent further leeching.

I've owned and used a few different models before. I prefer a simple electric kettle over a dispenser. I prefer a glass/clay kettle on hot plate( or warmer) over electric steel kettle. They are all fine for tea, but you may eventually find higher water temp, fresh faster boiled water, more adjustable pouring strength, and spout to be important in tea preparation. These are some main advantages of a kettle over a dispenser.

Only real downside of kettle is time it takes to boil. But is that really a bad thing?

Whatever you decide to get, if you are very cautious about health matters, make sure to run it a few cycles (>5+) before use. Good way is to go by smell.

For a dispenser I would go zoji.

There are lots of threads on the forum about electric kettles that have minimal or no plastic. They are hard to find though.

For a nice stainless steel electric kettle I would go here...
https://www.imperialtea.com/Steel-Elect ... P211.htmlp

I think in the long run you will be more pleased with an electric kettle unless you have a family with numerous hot water needs besides just tea.

[David R.]

Thanks Stentor for the pic and the info.