Best Chef's Secret Tea Kettle

Before you shop for your new tea kettle, consider these key factors.

Stovetop tea kettles are cheaper but take longer to boil When shopping for stovetop tea kettles, it's helpful to understand the variety of materials they're made of, since each offers drawbacks and benefits. Most important, keep in mind that stovetop kettles take more than twice as long to boil water as electric kettles do, but boil times don't vary as greatly among stovetop models.

Many kettles have copper bottoms because copper is a very good conductor of heat, thereby favoring an even distribution of temperature of all parts of the bottom surface of the kettle.

This 2.75 quart surgical stainless steel tea kettle has a copper bottom and whistles when the water is boiling. Check out the reviews

How to Make Tea. A well-made cup of hot tea can warm the heart and soul of any tea lover, but it can be unpleasantly bitter or disappointingly tasteless when improperly steeped. A conscientious approach to tea preparation can maximize the...

Features capsule bottom; partial satin and mirror exterior finish; opening lever; lid with knob; soft touch handle; and whistles when the water is ready. Limited lifetime warranty. White gift box.