Electric kettle recommendations?

[Xell]

The PINO Digital Kettle Pro has temperature control/display and only costs $70. It's fully stainless except for the inside of the lid, which doesn't really matter. It holds temperature reasonably well around the set point; it reheats when it gets 6-7 degrees below, and overshoots a few degrees, which is pretty typical for a thermostat-controlled heating device.

Does it always boil water first? At least what i used so far were boiling water and only then let it drop until chosen temperature. This what i want to avoid, recently i've tried to use not boiled water for my tea and i like it more. Water is good enough for this.

[debunix]

The PINO Digital Kettle Pro has temperature control/display and only costs $70. It's fully stainless except for the inside of the lid, which doesn't really matter. It holds temperature reasonably well around the set point; it reheats when it gets 6-7 degrees below, and overshoots a few degrees, which is pretty typical for a thermostat-controlled heating device.

Does it always boil water first? At least what i used so far were boiling water and only then let it drop until chosen temperature. This what i want to avoid, recently i've tried to use not boiled water for my tea and i like it more. Water is good enough for this.

It brings water up to your set point only, no need to boil first and then cool down. If you want to always boil water first, you could very easily do this (if you just hit the on button, it goes straight to boil, then when boiling, hit the temp button and it will cool down to your temp, and since it's not insulated much, that happens pretty quickly).

I love mine so much I now have three (one for home, one for each of two offices where I spend way too much time working).

Most of the other temp control versions I've seen offer limited temperature choices--160, 180, boiling, or something similar--and this one lets you set your temp anything 105-205 degrees, or just bring it to a boil. I've been playing with senchas down to 145 degrees, and sometimes like to increase the temp by about 5 degrees with each infusion. The 2-3 different setpoint kettles can't do that.

[lekke]

Any recommendations for Europe?

I tried looking for PINO Digital Kettle Pro and the Kamjove kettles, but a) they don't ship where I am, and b) they're 110V and I need 220V.

In my search the only thing I've found was a Russel Hobbs kettle with temp. control, but it's $255 in my local store.

[Bob_McBob]

There are lots of 220V Kamjove kettles on eBay.

[lkj23]

Any recommendations for Europe?

I tried looking for PINO Digital Kettle Pro and the Kamjove kettles, but a) they don't ship where I am, and b) they're 110V and I need 220V.

In my search the only thing I've found was a Russel Hobbs kettle with temp. control, but it's $255 in my local store.

This is the best thing I have bought, I´m very happy with it, if you buy it clean it well, it had a grey fat inside

http://cgi.ebay.es/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... 313wt_1139

[lekke]

This is the best thing I have bought, I´m very happy with it, if you buy it clean it well, it had a grey fat inside

http://cgi.ebay.es/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... 313wt_1139

Thanks! The description the seller provided sounds interesting -- but how do you use it? Do you keep an eye on it until it hits the specified temperature and starts boiling again? Does it beep?

EDIT:
Found the description of how it works here
http://www.teachat.com/viewtopic.php?p=175887

Thanks for the recommendation once again, I'm getting it!!

[Stentor]

Although I have not used them myself, I have my reservations regarding the safety of these Kamjove kettles. They just look a little cheap and unsafe to me.

I keep hearing about more expensive products that are as good or better. Can you name any? I've been looking but I can't really find any.
I would have more confidence in the safety of a more expensive and non-Chinese product.
I am particularly interested in something that is similar in shape to the Kamjoves. I'm sure they've got a nice and precise pour due to the added spout whereas all non-Chinese electric kettles I've seen only have an opening at the very top which results in a quick but messy pour.
I would really like to replace my Western style electric kettle with something that has a spout like the Chinese ones but is actually made by a non-Chinese manufacturer. Any suggestions?

[Chip]

I know it hasn't been officially released yet, but does anyone have any insider info on Adagio's new electric kettle? http://www.adagio.com/teaware/varieTEA_ ... 570dc74643

It looks really promising, but I don't know how good Adagio's hardware/teaware has been historically--or how long they support it for warranty/returns, for that matter. I'm seriously eyeing it, though ...

I do not have any insider info on the new varieTEA from Adagio, but I did preorder it. 30 USD off as a preorder! Has more horns and whistles than I personally need, but they may come in handy.

[teaisme]

how can they not post any pictures and offer so little info, yet offer $30 off if pre-ordered by april 30th...it's tempting but I'm not going to buy blindly...It borders on sly sales tact.

I mean come on....I don't even know what the inside is like
How hard is it to take a couple pics?

Do adagio's customers really not care about what they buy?
Maybe I am just picky

[tortoise]

Do adagio's customers really not care about what they buy?
Maybe I am just picky

Well, I think most of Adagio's customers are either fairly new to tea, or functioning on a level significantly less obsessive than most of us. Their lack of additional photos is not particularly irresponsible. Have you seen such detailed photos and information from any other vendor regarding these instruments? I have not.

[hopeofdawn]

Now I'm torn--the Pino digital kettle looks good, but has quite a few poor reviews in terms of longevity. It seems like at best I can expect it to work only for a couple of years, if the Amazon reviews are to be believed. On the other hand, the Adagio kettle looks nice--but is a complete unknown in terms of durability, etc.

Maybe I'll just stick with my stovetop kettle after all ....

[teaisme]

Have you seen such detailed photos and information from any other vendor regarding these instruments? I have not.

Just a quick browse of ebay and you can find vendors with a lot of pics.
China cha dao, Dragon tea house, Chinese tea supplier, Pot in pot etc

Granted these are all vendors from china...but still past week I had been looking at the newer presto kettle 'heat and steep' and found a couple random sellers who also posted pics

btw new presto is stainless on bottom but plastic for rest of body...boooo

Maybe I'll just stick with my stovetop kettle after all ....

If your not too rushed when making tea maybe a hot plate with a glass kettle would be good, teamasters also has a nice alcohol clay kettle for around $88 (this is not including shipping)
I just have the need for something durable and not too big for daily carrying around in a backpack that gets dropped and knocked

[tortoise]

Have you seen such detailed photos and information from any other vendor regarding these instruments? I have not.

Just a quick browse of ebay and you can find vendors with a lot of pics.
China cha dao, Dragon tea house, Chinese tea supplier, Pot in pot etc

Granted these are all vendors from china...but still past week I had been looking at the newer presto kettle 'heat and steep' and found a couple random sellers who also posted pics

Well, yeah, of course ebay has more photos. Online teashops and ebay vendors, especially the "random sellers," are completely different. My comment was geared toward other vendors in the same vein as adagio.

[JRS22]

Adagio sent out an email extending the pre-order discount to May 31. I've owned and used the Utilitea for 3 1/2 years with no problems, except that the temperature markings are not precise. Now my Utilitea is temporarily disabled due to an unfortunate incident having nothing to do with the quality of it's manufacture. It was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, and may never be fit to return to duty.

I don't see any kettles on Amazon that sound as good as the Utilitea. I just placed my order after checking with Adagio to verify that the 30-day return clock doesn't start ticking until I receive the new kettle.

[Chip]

Did you preorder the varieTEA, JRS? I will be giving this a good workout hopefully by July! The preorder discount is hard to pass up.