The Best Electric Kettles for the Perfect Cup of Tea
Quiet, quick and lovely to look at: the kettles worth putting on your worktop.
In a British home, the kettle is basically the heart of the kitchen. It gets used more than almost any other appliance, so it’s worth choosing one you actually love.
At a glance
| Product | Capacity | Boil time | Keep warm | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Best OverallRapid Boil Electric Kettle4.5Our rating: 4.5 out of 5 | 1.7 L | ~3 min | No | Check priceAffiliate link |
 Tea Lover’s PickVariable Temperature Kettle4.6Our rating: 4.6 out of 5 | 1.7 L | ~3–4 min | Yes | Check priceAffiliate link |
Our favourite kettles
1. Variable Temperature Kettle
4.6Our rating: 4.6 out of 5Choose the perfect temperature for green, white or black tea, with keep-warm.
If you drink green, white or oolong tea, a variable temperature kettle is a game changer. Boiling water can scorch delicate leaves and make them bitter. Being able to pick 70°C or 80°C makes a noticeable difference. The keep-warm setting is a lovely bonus for slow weekend mornings.
What we like
- Exact temperatures
- Keep-warm function
- Great for coffee too
Worth knowing
- Costs more than a basic kettle
2. Rapid Boil Electric Kettle
4.5Our rating: 4.5 out of 5A quiet, quick-boiling kettle with a fill window, for endless cups of tea.
For everyday builder’s tea, a fast, quiet, reliable kettle is all you need. This one boils quickly, has an easy-to-read water window, and doesn’t sound like a jet engine at 7am.
What we like
- Fast boil
- Quiet
- Easy-to-read water window
Worth knowing
- Limescale filter needs regular cleaning
Only boil the water you need. It’s quicker, and it can noticeably cut your electricity use over a year.
Make tea time even cosier
A good kettle deserves a good mug. We love these chunky stoneware mugs*: big enough for a proper brew and lovely to wrap your hands around on a cold day.
Stoneware Mug Set (Set of 4)
4.4Our rating: 4.4 out of 5Hand-glazed style stoneware mugs that are lovely to wrap your hands around.
