Reddit reviews Zojirushi CD-WBC40-TS Micom 4-Liter Water Boiler and Warmer, Silver Brown

Zojirushi CD-WBC40-TS Micom 4-Liter Water Boiler and Warmer, Silver Brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M0GOI78/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_6Vfoyb89HV17R haven't owner or used one in years, but mine was just like this and the same brand. Loved it. Just took up more space than I could justify and things that stay warm attract roaches, like keurig coffee makers and bunn machines.

Sounds like you need a water boiler, not a kettle.

http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CD-WBC40-TS-4-Liter-Boiler-Warmer/dp/B00M0GOI78/ref=pd_sim_sbs_79_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41EXjCN%2BQTL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR102%2C160_&refRID=0GXF4E4KHMWNWQJS2XNM

You can get a zojirushi for about $100, assuming you're in the US

How about a water boiler and a single cup infuser? You could have the water boiler keep water hot all day and just go back there every time you want to make another cup.

Something like this Zojirushi water boiler and single cup infuser. Cheaper versions of both items exist if you're on a budget, as well as smaller or larger water boilers.

Get the Bonavita. The plastic inside the kettle is above the max fill line, so the water should not come into contact with it. I've seen good reviews for the Cuisinart, but then you're limited to 6 temperatures, and without a gooseneck it's not as pour over friendly. You can set the Bonavita to any temperature you'd like and the gooseneck gives you great control over your pours.

My Bonavita has treated me well for almost 10 months now, and I'd buy it again in a minute.

The timed switch is an interesting idea, but every electric kettle I've owned or researched requires you to push a button to start the cycle. You could look into a dispenser like this Zojirushi, you can set it to turn on in the morning, but one again you'll lose the temperature flexibility of the Bonavita.

I was looking at hot water heaters like this one a while ago. They use less power than kettles and keep the water hot all day if you want them to. The reviews on that one say it uses 730 watts when heating the water and then 90 watts to maintain the temp. Most of the electric kettles I've seen, and the one I use, will use around 1500 watts.

I use it daily and I rarely get "that" taste of metal, the water is only in the kettle for maybe 60-90 seconds? You might even want to look at the Zojirushi.

Either the Cuisinart CPK-17 or the Zojirushi water boiler.

I'd recommend buying a clever dripper ($22):

https://www.amazon.com/Clever-Coffee-Dripper-Large-Ounces/dp/B00EOM5RN0

An Encore grinder ($130):

https://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Encore-Conical-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00LW8122Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1466017902&sr=8-1&keywords=encore+grinder

And a hot water urn ($114):

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CD-WBC40-TS-4-Liter-Boiler-Warmer/dp/B00M0GOI78/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1466017943&sr=8-5&keywords=hot+water+dispenser

Total: $266. You can grind a day's worth in the morning. Any time you want, put a filter in the Clever, pour the always-hot water over from the urn, stir, wait 3-4 minutes, set on your cup, it drains, enjoy. It brews a world class cup at a time, the urn keeps you from having to heat water each time, and great coffee really doesn't get easier!

There's also this since you mentioned a generous budget. Check the different models/features to see what you like. I keep one running 24/7 and always have teawater ready to go.
https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CD-WBC40-TS-4-Liter-Boiler-Warmer/dp/B00M0GOI78/ref=sr_1_1

If you want a fresh boil this isn't your selection, but if you don't mind a boil and hold temp with three selections I love my pot like this

http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CD-WBC40-TS-4-Liter-Boiler-Warmer/dp/B00M0GOI78/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450279932&sr=8-1&keywords=zojirushi+hot+water+boiler

What makes it amazing for me is that the water is always at temp so tea is always just a steep away. For me that was a game changer