Seven programmes for the ideal temperature selection for coffee, tea or baby food -Preset programmes: 60°C, 70°C, 80°C, baby food 40°C, coffee brewing 93°C, 100°C, keep warm feature The way to perfect tea enjoyment begins with the temperature selection on the 360° base station. With the help of the pre-boil function, the kettle can first heat the water to 100 °C and then reports when the desired temperature has been reached. Then you simply add your tea into the stainless-steel tea insert. The integrated tea timer signals with a beep that the tea is ready. A brewing time of between 1and 10 minutes can be set, depending on the type of tea. And we would avoid buying any cheap kettle that has a mains cable connected directly to the jug itself, as the slot-in stand design of most modern kettles is far safer. One of the more expensive kettles on our list, the Zwilling Enfinigy Pro justifies its lofty price tag with an ultra-modern design, commendable suite of features and solid performance. This sleek, space age kettle placed highly in both our exterior temperature and heat retention tests. Its peerless dual-wall insulation helped it maintain an outside temperature of just 29.4°C in use, while keeping the water inside at 94.6°C five minutes after boiling. In terms of functionality, the Enfinigy Pro boasts variable temperature settings ranging from 40°C to 100°C and a 30-minute keep warm function, all programmable via the touch buttons on its base. If you only eat toast occasionally or never need more than two slices in the morning, then the 2-slice toaster is just what you need. Even if you like your toast hot and toast several slices in a row, you'll always get a consistent browning. In its compact format, it fits in any kitchen to save space.

Non-slip feet keep the toaster neatly in position on your kitchen worktop and simply empty the stainless steel removable crumb tray when it's getting full for an easy clean-up. The way to perfect tea enjoyment begins with the temperature selection on the 360° base station. With the help of the pre-boil function, the kettle can first heat the water to 100 °C and then reports when the desired temperature has been reached. Then you simply add your tea into the stainless-steel tea insert. The integrated tea timer signals with a beep that the tea is ready. A brewing time of between 0 and 10 minutes can be set, depending on the type of tea. One very basic thing to look out for is how a kettle is filled: a button-operated flip-top lid is worth having as it means you don’t need to put your hand anywhere near the spout (or any steam coming out of it) when you’re refilling it. In a long slot toaster you can brown four toasts at the same time with only one toasting process. The slot is so long that it always fits two slices side by side or a long slice of bread. A special feature of the long slot toasters from our range is that each toast is toasted with a separate heating unit. This results in even browning on all sides.

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If your well-deserved tea break has to wait a moment, the tea can be kept at the desired temperature for 30 minutes with the practical warming function. The tea insert can then be removed with the integrated holder in the lid, released at the push of a button and placed on the drip tray provided. The glass kettle with a volume of 1.7 litres can not only be used as a tea maker. This modern-looking glass kettle is also easy to clean. ZWILLING carries high-quality water kettles with pipe attachments. The stove top kettles are made of odorless and tasteless stainless steel score points with excellent heat conduction and heat storage. Together with the tightly closing lid, you can boil water in an energy-saving way. Also, these kettles are easy to clean and impress with their beautiful, noble shine. And if you need to toast for a little longer once the toast has gently risen as a result of the soft-lift function, you can do so without risk of burning as the toasting duration is automatically shortened for repeat toasting to achieve the desired colour. Temperature settings — If you just want to boil water, then a simple no-frills kettle will do the job, but tea geeks and coffee aficionados will appreciate a kettle that can heat water to a range of temperatures for optimum brewing. Some also have a keep warm function, so the water temperature is maintained and ready for when you need a top up.

KitchenAid’s Artisan kettle comes in as the most expensive model on our list, but we found it to be worth every penny of its premium price tag. Its sleek, matte finish and general design are beautiful and the range of colours available make it easy to tailor its look to suit your kitchen.

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The stainless steel container inside is made seamlessly without any crevices, elevations or grooves. As a result, you'll manage to clean it thoroughly. The kettles from the ZWILLING online store are equipped with a double-walled housing that can keep the temperature inside longer. Safety — Most electric kettles automatically shut off when the water boils, making them safer than stovetop options. But, for added peace of mind, some also have boil dry protection, which means they’ll shut off if there’s no water remaining. And if you want a kettle that doesn’t get too hot on the outside, look for one with a double wall or plastic construction.