Best Electric Kettles In India

 

Electric kettle has become one of the basic appliances in any kitchen. Why…?

They provide instant boiling water within few minutes to prepare coffee or tea. This appliance is very helpful, especially in cold season – who doesn’t love to drink hot coffee or tea during chilly winters.

But how do you choose the right electric kettle? Below are the key considerations…

Capacity: Most of the electric kettles present in Indian market come in either 1 or 2-liter capacity. On an average, a large accommodates 250ml liquid. So, if you want 3 cups of boiling water, then 1-liter capacity is enough.

Boiling Fastness: This factors depends on the power consumption – higher the wattage, quicker you can get the results. An electric kettle requires 1500 watts to provide 1-liter hot water in 3 – 4 minutes. But if you want 1.5 to 2-liter capacity electric kettle, then wattage should be more 1500 to get hot water quickly.

Electric Kettle Buying guide

Every electrical appliance needs to be inspected based on various parameters before buying. And an electric kettle is no exception! So, we are listing down all the necessary parameters you need to check while buying an electric kettle.

Consider Capacity for Water Storage:-

Apart from the wattage, electric kettles vary in terms of capacity. Typically, there are electric kettles starting from 500 ml to 2 liters. With one liter of electric kettle, you can make three large cups of tea or coffee considering the cups of are of capacity 250 ml. Therefore, according to your family size and requirements, you should buy accordingly. For a small family, 1 liter is enough while a large family needs 1.5-2 liters electric kettle.

It is important to remember that you have to leave at least 20% space empty for boiling and brewing so that water or beverage does not spill out. So, with a one-liter electric kettle, you can boil 750 to 800 ml water, and with 2 liters, you can boil 1.6-1.7 liters of water.

Consider Speed of Boiling for Quick Use:-

One of the main reasons for using an electric kettle is to make water boil faster. Therefore, while buying, you need to get an idea as to how fast the electric kettle can boil water. The speed of boiling depends solely on the wattage. The higher the wattage of the electric kettle, the faster will be the boiling. A typical electric kettle of 1500 wattage will make one liter of water boil in less than five minutes. At the same time, the less is the volume of water, the faster will be the boiling speed.

Material Construction for Better Longevity:-

An electric kettle can be made up of metal like stainless steel, or glass, and even a combination of metal, glass, and plastic. The plastic-based electric kettles must be avoided unless you have a very low budget. The only thing good about plastic electric kettles is that the exterior does not get heated up as much as the other two.

The glass electric kettles look great, but they need to be handled carefully as they are quite fragile. Besides, they are heavier than metal and of course, plastic ones. Therefore, it is better to opt for metal electric kettles, and most of the buyers prefer the same. They are highly durable, especially the stainless steel ones. They also add to the aesthetic part with the polished mirror surface. On the contrary, the exterior surface does get heated up, and therefore, they have plastic handles for easy operation.

Handle for Better Ergonomics:-

The handle of the electric kettle varies a lot from one model to another. It is an extremely important consideration. First of all, it is better to buy an electric kettle with a plastic handle so that it stays cool all the time. The shape and positioning of the handle have to be ergonomic as it determines the balance factor in filing, lifting, and pouring from the kettle.

Typically, the grip should be soft and rubberized. In fact, a quality handle makes the kettle almost weightless to lift and carry around. The handle needs to be long. There must be enough gap between the handle and the surface of the kettle so that your hand does touch the heated surface or get heated steam.

Protection for Increased Safety:-

As an electric kettle is basically a boiling device. There are certain risks involved if the model does not come with safety features.

• One of them is the automatic shut-off feature which shuts off the appliance when it reaches the boiling point. Without this feature, there are chances of catching fire and explosion as the water turns into steam and expands.
• Another such safety feature is the boil dry protection which shuts off the appliance when it does not have enough water to boil.

Therefore, make sure there is at least one of these features available in the electric kettle.

Noise – Less Noise Equals Better Usability

Most of the high-quality electric kettles are almost noiseless. This is actually true if you compare them to other electric kitchen appliances. However, there are quite a few electric kettles that do make a rattling sound which could be annoying. When it does so, you will be able to hear the beep sound that an electric kettle makes when the water is boiled. Hence, while buying, check the reviews to see if the electric kettle makes such annoying sound and avoid such a kettle.

Cord or Cordless Based on Usage and Portability:-

There are basically two types of electric kettles available, namely corded and cordless. For the corded ones, you have to keep the kettle nearby the electric plug, and the cord may come in the path of pouring if you are not careful. Therefore, the cordless ones are becoming popular. The cordless ones have a removable base which means you can detach the kettle and take it anywhere. And when you need to heat up, you place the kettle on the base and switch it off. So, it is always better to opt for the cordless ones where the kettle is cordless, and the base is removable, and the base is corded.

Controls for Special Features:-

The advanced electric kettles come with additional features like a timer. You can set the time for the water or the inside content to heat up for a certain time and shut-off automatically. It is a very useful feature when you have errands to perform while the water is heated or the tea or coffee is being prepared. Similarly, some of the kettles allow you to adjust and set the temperature after achieving which the kettle shuts off immediately.

Miscellaneous:-

Warm Feature:- There are certain advanced electric kettles available with a warm feature. This keeps the content of the kettle warm for a certain period of time. Thus, you can serve the guests hot tea or coffee even when you prepare it beforehand.

Water Gauge:- Do check if there is a water level indicator available or not. A water gauge will help you understand the maximum limit up to which you can fill up safely. , a water gauge is available with glass electric kettles, but these days, the metal and plastic ones too come with the water level gauge. Do check that before buying and you will need it if you are going to use the appliance for the first time.

Weight:- As far as the weight is concerned, the electric kettles are generally lightweight. They are tailor-made for easy portability. So weight should not be a major concern unless you are buying a glass electric kettle which is heavier than metal or plastic electric kettle.

Advantages of Buying an Electric Kettle

There are so many reasons why you should buy an electric kettle for your kitchen, and they are as follow –

Faster:- An electric kettle is faster than a traditional stove-based kettle or even a microwave can. It takes only a few minutes to boil water, and you can make your morning tea and coffee faster than ever without any hazard.

Convenience:- An electric kettle is far more convenient than any other form of the kettle. You can boil water or prepare tea or coffee anywhere with a power source nearby. There is no need for going to the kitchen, and some of them have warm feature using which you can keep the content of the kettle warm and ready to drink.

Versatile:- With an electric kettle, you cannot just boil water and make tea or coffee, you can prepare instant noodles, pasta, and oatmeal. Moreover, you can prepare various types of soups and boil eggs; hence, you can prepare breakfast or evening meal with ease. It is, therefore, perfect for bachelors and those who are not good at cooking or have little time to cook.

Energy Efficient:- As the electric kettles are faster than other kettle types, it saves a lot of energy consumption. Besides, an electric kettle needs minimal energy. There is an automatic shut-off feature to prevent unnecessary energy consumption.

Safer:- An electric kettle is safer than others even though they may not seem to be. This is because of the automatic shut-off feature and boil dry protection feature. There is no chance for the appliance to keep operating beyond the boiling point and heating when the water level is low. So, you do not have to worry about any fire hazard or over-boiling.

Apart from these, having an electric kettle on the kitchen countertop makes the kitchen aesthetically beautiful. There are beautiful colors and shapes available to choose from.

Best Electric Kettles In India

1. Prestige Electric Kettle PKOSS

2. Prestige Deluxe Alpha Stainless Steel Junior Handi

3. Havells Kettle Aqua