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ConfusedNegi t1_j98d3ou wrote

I know you want a stove top kettle, but those electric ones with temperature control are so nice for coffee and tea. They also get to a boil super fast and the convience is such a boost to quality of life.

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DarkGreenSedai t1_j9cirbu wrote

As an American I did not grow up with an electric kettle being a thing in our home. As an adult I don’t think I could live without one. It’s great for tea but also for just heating water quickly. If i need a moderate amount of boiling water I will start it in the kettle and then add it to the pan on the stove because it’s so much quicker. Adding a bit of hot water for cleaning is awesome too. Just overall super useful.

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SweetAlyssumm t1_j9dfv95 wrote

I am a total gas stove fanatic but the one electric appliance I really appreciate is my tea kettle. Really, it's easier - turns itself off and never boils dry.

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heyyohighHo t1_j99f72f wrote

Stovetop kettles provide a better flavour than electric. Not everyone can taste the difference but those that do will understand. If you really want something nice for coffee and tea, imo, a stovetop kettle is a big boost to the quality of your drink.

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twd000 t1_j9a9u59 wrote

How does the heat source impact the flavor of the hot water?

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Amy-Too t1_j9aj1fg wrote

Not the heat source, the container

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Yars107 t1_j9ar9ui wrote

I think you need to wash your kettle

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duckfisco t1_j99k42g wrote

I bought an electric kettle and sent it back immediately. The water smelled like plastic/tires when heated. It was useless, and now I have a cheapo SS kettle because I'll probably start it without the whistle down and burn it up like I always do.

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daddysprincess9138 t1_j99j1nk wrote

My nana has one that is glass and I’m pretty sure Moses used it

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MonaMayI t1_j98rwfh wrote

High end: staub or le creuset. Low end: enameled camping kettle.

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TheBlueFacedLeicestr t1_j9c7qud wrote

I disagree about Le Creuset. I have one and it’s not been holding up well, also the whistle is so quiet I can barely hear it if I’m not in the kitchen.

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anarchisticmeerkat OP t1_j99pu7t wrote

I’d prefer low end, the lower the better, but the problem I’ve noticed is they all have plastic as a point of weakness. I’ve gone though two in two years that use plastic in the handle and it just doesn’t handle daily boiling.

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ConBroMitch t1_j99ctxh wrote

BIFL you say?

The correct answer is Richmond Kettle Company. The kettle is copper, the handle is ebonised beech wood, and it whistles. An absolute work of art.

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aineofner t1_j9aa3r9 wrote

After scoping, 10000% yes. With a caveat… that kettle is more than 2 months of car payments. Ouchie😕 $475?!

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Bluecattrading t1_j9avx96 wrote

Never seen these….Wow!!! If I wasn’t so attached to my cast iron beehive kettle, I’d go for that copper!!!

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DarkGreenSedai t1_j9cib1d wrote

Oh my goodness that is lovely! I will add it to my list of things to purchase if my ridiculously wealthy husband dies in unexpected and mysteriously tragic circumstances.

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captain_joe6 t1_j98idrw wrote

If it absolutely has to whistle, my mom has a Le Creuset kettle that’s been going solid for 20+ years.

If you need a “when is the water boiling” kettle, I’ve got about 15 years going on a Chemex Water Kettle, and it looks and performs perfectly. The glass is also nice for “it’s just about to boil” for green teas.

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anarchisticmeerkat OP t1_j98prgf wrote

Nah doesn’t need to whistle, just has to be a stove top.

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captain_joe6 t1_j98wp1q wrote

Might take a peek at that Chemex, then. It’s a pretty choice design object, and suitable for gas and electric (electric if you use their little squiggle grid thing to keep it off the element.

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snuka t1_j99d5zm wrote

I got this one as a wedding gift over 20 years ago and it is still as good as new.

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whatsnext355 t1_j98v18m wrote

We had a Revere Ware stove top whistling kettle for 30+ years. I don't know if they still make them but you can probably find one in a thrift store. We finally stopped using it when we got an electric kettle with different temperature settings, but it was still working fine.

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SlamminSammie90 t1_j98pjwd wrote

My le creuset kettle whistles and I love it so much. I’ve had it 8 years now and it’s still amazing.

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HauntedButtCheeks t1_j9cqwbw wrote

Check out secondhand shopping, online if nowhere local to you has good charity/thrift shops. Something like a vintage copper kettle would do the trick.

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NydNugs t1_j9a7w6o wrote

All metal and kitchen, I'd thrift. Seems like kitchen is the main thrift isle that's overflowing.

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anarchisticmeerkat OP t1_j9bpab3 wrote

Fuck I wish that were true where I lived. Hard to reach country, all goods are low stock and overpriced, even in thrift stores.

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Goldbootsgirl t1_j9d2o55 wrote

I don't know if this is the model I bought, since I know I didn't pay this much and it looks different than mine and was in store... But I found a similar one at Target a few years back. I was looking for something that didn't have a plastic handle so I could possibly use it over a fire. (I haven't tried it for that purpose yet, but would probably work, lol)

IF this is the same brand, I'd like it to be a little thicker steel maybe, but it's holding up fine and should be BIFL. https://www.target.com/p/cilio-tradition-stainless-steel-tea-kettle-2-6-qt-silver/-/A-84292309#lnk=sametab

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casus_bibi t1_j9a2mch wrote

>without a point of failure

You want one with continuous metal for both the kettle and the handle? Really? Do you want to burn your palm skin off every time you use it? Any place where one material meets another is a potential failure point. The oldschool kettles have had wooden or bauxite handles for over a century because it makes sense.

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anarchisticmeerkat OP t1_j9bppxj wrote

Yep, metal with wood or plastic wrapped around is fine. The common move today is to mold a single piece plastic handle and connect it with one very small nut, and the plastic is so soft it wears a larger hole round the nut and the handle comes right off. Think that burn was bad on your hand? Try the whole kettle upended over your body as the handle snaps off one year into its life.

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