6 Best Electric Tea Kettles of 2024, According to Testing
We've tested over 21 electric kettles to find the best models for tea, pour-over coffee and more.
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Electric tea kettles offer precise temperature control (sometimes to the exact degree), speedy results and helpful features like automatic shut-off or keep warm. An electric tea kettle isn't just for brewing your favorite tea either — use it to make a cup of pour-over coffee, warm water for a baking project or boil water for ramen in a jiffy. And if your tea's packaging suggests a certain temperature for brewing, many electric kettles offer presets whether you're making matcha, oolong or black tea.
In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, we've tested over 21 electric tea kettles in the past decade alone. When analysts test electric tea kettles in our Lab, we measure how long it takes for each kettle to come to a boil (filled with water at max and minimum capacity), assess the amount of settings for different types of teas and coffee as well as how well they maintain temperature, size and more. On our list, you’ll find kettles in multiple sizes and shapes with a variety of features and settings, depending on your brew preference and style.
Scroll down to see how we evaluate electric tea kettles in our Lab — plus everything you need to know to shop for your perfect kettle — at the end of this guide. Once you've picked your kettle, be sure to learn how to properly clean it. If you're in the market for a coffee maker instead, check out our guides on the best coffee and espresso makers, coffee makers with grinders and single-serve coffee makers.
Eva (she/her) is a reviews analyst in the Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she tests kitchen gear, home appliances and culinary innovations. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor of science in food studies, nutrition and public health and is a trained chef through the Natural Gourmet Institute. Eva has more than 10 years of experience in the food industry, working as a food stylist, personal chef and marketing manager.