Best Electric Kettles for Taste

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AROMA 1.5L X-Press

$46.00 Est. at Amazon

from JesusIsLord&Saviour "KnowJesusKnowGod", www.target.com
it's all automatic and no plastic taste like the other units.
from www.amazon.com
*note*: when the kettle was new i noticed that the water had a slight plastic-y taste if i filled the kettle to the maximum fill line- presumably because it was coming in contact with the plastic
from www.amazon.com
but i never noticed it imparted a plastic-y taste to the water.
from www.amazon.com
the things i wanted to know before buying were 1) does it heat water fast (it does, very fast) and 2) is there any off taste (there isn't).
from www.amazon.com
i think the water tastes better in this one also.

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Positives: Attractive Design, Easy To Clean, Fast Heating, Capacity: 1.5 Liter

2 RECOMMENDED by 6 people for TASTE

Breville BKE820XL

$158.00 Est. at Amazon

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safety reasons in the days when water quality was suspect), but boiling water inevitably changes its taste, generally for the worse, and of course the more delicate the flavour the worse the effect.
from www.amazon.com
but, i can tell you that until you try this kettle with the different temperatures you do not know how good tea can really taste.
from www.amazon.com
green and white teas taste so much better...
from www.amazon.com
i love having a variable setting for the tea's i drink because i know i am getting the utmost experience for each type of tea i am drinking and the correct water temperature to have them taste their
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(green tea can lose its positive qualities and some taste if steeped in boiling water.) the breville has delivered on all counts.

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Positives: Nice Temperature Control, Compact, Easy To Clean, Capacity: 1.8 Liter

3 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for TASTE

Adagio Teas utiliTEA

$52.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i'm unsure if the minimum/maximum water level indicators or absolutely essential, but i find that water somehow tastes best if you don't activate the kettle with the water level sitting below the
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it makes a world of difference in the taste.
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have you ever had a cup of tea somewhere, bought that specific tea, then made it at home and it tastes totally different?
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no extra taste added to the water, the ergonomics are good with the heat dial and the lid button on the handle.
from www.amazon.com
the buildup can diffuse into the water and changing the taste of whatever you brew.

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Positives: Great Temperature Control, Compact, Quiet Operation, Design: Jug

4 RECOMMENDED by 24 people for TASTE

Breville SK500XL Stainless Steel Cordless

$79.00 Est. at Amazon

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the bottom is recessed so that the connection between the base and the kettle will not rust out.there is a a new rubber taste to the water initially, but it goes away very quickly.
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it looks great with the rest of my appliances, i love the lid, and i had a metallic taste once when we first got the kettle.
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i did a lot of research before buying this tea kettle, as i knew that if there were any hint of a plastic taste to the hot water it makes i could not deal with it.
from www.amazon.com
- occasionally, there's a metallic taste in reboiled water if the water was left inside the kettle for several hours.
from www.amazon.com
it heats the water to boiling quickly and i haven't noticed any unusual taste.

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Positives: Compact, Attractive Design, Easy To Clean, Design: Jug

5 RECOMMENDED by 4 people for TASTE

Hamilton Beach Cooltouch Stainless Kettle

$55.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
a big plus is there is no off taste to the water when heated in this kettle.
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finally, an electric kettle which doesn't have plastic parts soaking in the boiling water, leaching chemicals you can smell and taste!
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i first tried the, sunbeam hot shot 6131 (plastic pot), and it had dangerous/awful plastic water taste!?
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after trying three kettles, this one actually does what it is supposed to: make hot water with no added taste.
from www.amazon.com
- boiled water does not have any smells or tastes, which, according to amazon reviews that i read, many other steel or glass kettles on the market have.

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Positives: Compact, Easy To Clean, Attractive Design, Design: Jug

Braun WK210 AquaExpress Cordless

$84.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
easy clean up, water tastes tasty and having a nice cup of tea does not require turning the stove on and forgetting it till it burns (yes, we have been known to have forgotten this simple action and
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i followed the advice about boiling off and throwing away the first jug of water and it tastes fine.
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this was purchased after the first item of like use was returned for persistent plastic taste of the heated water.
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and most of them gave a slightly tainted flavor to the water, adding a hint of plastic taste to my coffee and tea.
from www.amazon.com
however, for the first 25 uses or so, it left my water (or tea) with a slight plastic taste that isn't terribly appealing.

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Positives: Attractive Design, Quiet Operation, Easy To Clean, Design: Jug

Chef's Choice 678

$67.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i boiled and discarded two pots before i used it and the water tasted fine.
from www.amazon.com
i have not had any problems associated with odd smells or tastes as reported by some.
from www.amazon.com
i have not noticed any kind of weird or nasty taste as some other kettles seem to have.

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Positives: Fast Heating, Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Design: Jug

Panasonic NC-EH30PC

$84.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
needs to be cleaned out often to insure quality of water taste, but it can be moved w=easy to fill up.
from www.amazon.com
it claims to bring out the fine taste of water.

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Positives: Compact, Great Temperature Control, Easy To Clean

Toastess TJK-100

$29.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.chefscorner.com
pros: aroma, finish, full body, smooth taste, wonderful all the way cons: no cons best uses: anytime

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Positives: Design: Jug, Capacity: 1.5 Liter, With Automatic Shut-Off, Exterior Color: White

Hamilton Beach K2070 Cordless

$20.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the only minor complaint i have is that there is a very slight plastic taste, so if that really bothers you then you might want to avoid this product.
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it heats up a cup of water in no time , i have no plastic taste or smell !
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if you've read a few complaints about how the water smells or tastes "plasticky", i found that it truly smell this way for about the first 10 boils of use, but no difference in taste that i can tell.
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after that, while you can still smell plastic if you stick you nose in it, it doesn't leach into the smell or taste of the water.
from www.amazon.com
i just boiled some water in it about 4 times before i used it (like the instructions said) and that took care of any odd taste.

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Positives: Compact, Fast Heating, Attractive Design, Design: Jug

Jura Capresso 258.04 H2O Classic Glass Water

Jura / Capresso Capresso 258.04 H2O Classic Glass Water Kettle Electric Kettle

$60.00 Est. at Amazon

from Sheila, www.cooking.com
we wanted to replace our plastic electric kettle because of the dangers of leaching chemicals and slight plasticly taste in the water.
from www.amazon.com
the product does deliver fast and hot, boiling, water as promised; but do not leave any water in the glass container due to the plastic after taste.
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* about the funny odor/taste - mine doesn't have that problem so i'm guessing this product was redesigned or a bunch of faulty ones were sold to consumers (which is too bad, but hopefully thanks to
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i was a bit reluctant to purchase this product after reading previous reviews which commented on plastic and metallic smells and tastes, faulty switches, etc.
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it does not seem to affect the taste of the water very much, but for the first few weeks at least, it is detectable.

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Positives: Fast Heating, Easy To Use, Quiet Operation, Design: Jug

Hamilton Beach 40886 Stainless Steel Cordless

$57.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
like the stainless interior as it eliminates the "plastic" taste that is often found in plastic lined interiors.
from www.amazon.com
if you're concerned about plastic outgassing during heating, or just the plasticky taste, this is a great choice.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Reliability, Excellent Durability, Design: Jug

Krups FLF2 Cordless

$60.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i think it has a great design, it is very fast, the noise is okay, and i have noticed no odd smell or taste.
from www.amazon.com
quick to heat the water, and by following the provide instructions in the package about cleaning it before use to get rid of the plastic smell/taste, i've had no issues at all with the water tasting
from www.amazon.com
the water has less taste of the chemical, but it does have some if it's not fresh.
from www.amazon.com
not detect any plastic taste or smell like other reviewers.
from sonofbuster, www.shopping.com
pros: quick, no nasty taste, easy to use, simple.

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Positives: Quiet Operation, Compact, Easy To Clean, Design: Jug

Jura Capresso H2O 256 Cordless

$60.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it does not seem to affect the taste of the water very much, but for the first few weeks at least, it is detectable.
from www.amazon.com
it never effected the taste and was gone after a couple of weeks of use.
from www.amazon.com
the only reason we gave it 4 stars is that we had to do the descaling process to get rid of a weird taste in the water.
from www.amazon.com
there is no strange taste.
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i always use filtered water for cooking and drinking because i am quite sensative to tastes and odors in my water.

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Positives: Fast Heating, Easy To Use, Quiet Operation, Design: Jug

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Electric Kettles

Best Electric Kettles for Taste

AROMA 1.5L X-Press

Breville BKE820XL

Adagio Teas utiliTEA

Breville SK500XL Stainless Steel Cordless

Hamilton Beach Cooltouch Stainless Kettle

Braun WK210 AquaExpress Cordless

Chef's Choice 678

Panasonic NC-EH30PC

Toastess TJK-100

Hamilton Beach K2070 Cordless

Jura Capresso 258.04 H2O Classic Glass Water

Hamilton Beach 40886 Stainless Steel Cordless

Krups FLF2 Cordless

Jura Capresso H2O 256 Cordless

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