(Part 2) Best electric kettles according to redditors

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u/ShotFromGuns · 266 pointsr/BuyItForLife

Oh man. Brace yourselves, I am a total Amazon junkie. (Note: These may not all be BIFL, but I'm responding to the OP in specific.)

  • $9 butter keeper. (I bought a slightly different one that's no longer available, but it's the same basic design.) Keeping butter that isn't for cooking or baking in the fridge is for chumps. Mine is always perfectly spreadable room temperature while staying fresh for weeks... sometimes months.

  • $9 TV antenna. I didn't own a TV until a few years ago, and it didn't have a built-in antenna. I don't watch much broadcast TV, so I grabbed the cheapest one I could find. Case in point for why digital is better than analog, this one picks up every digital channel perfectly.

  • $13 shoe rack (now $18). Over the past year of living in this flat, I'd developed a bad tendency of kicking my shoes off at the bottom of the stairs just inside the front door. This looked like a cheap piece of shit, but I figured for the price I couldn't go wrong. Now almost every single pair of shoes I own is in one spot where it's easy to grab—and, more importantly, everything's out of the way of people coming in and out of the house.

  • $14 jug of earplugs (50 pair). Essential for sleeping with the window open in loud neighborhoods, sharing rooms with snoring friends on a trip, or sharing beds with snoring dudes or gals you're sleeping with. These were also my go-to earplugs for shows until I got a pair that's better for listening to music.

  • $22 electric kettle. The coffeemaker in our office puts out water that isn't nearly hot enough for a proper cuppa, and I got sick of microwaving it to boiling a mug's worth at a time. No bells and whistles, but it's performed perfectly since day one, with no breaking-in period like you get with kettles that have plastic parts in contact with the water.

  • $32 32'/10m HDMI cable. Ran it between the computer in my bedroom and the TV in my living room, allowing me to watch all kinds of streaming TV and downloaded videos with friends in a spot more comfortable than standing in front of my desk.

  • Slightly over the $50 limit, but $53 space heater. My best friend and roommate is one of those dudes who's built like a furnace, and our place uses radiators for heat. We had a few days of him sweating his ass off even with the thermostat set to 68, before I realized that we could just turn it way the hell down, and I could heat my own bedroom separately. This sucker dumps out a ton of heat, with a slew of features to sweeten the deal (my favorite being the remote control).

  • Another that's slightly over, but $55 garment steamer. Collapses small enough to fit pretty much anywhere I've ever needed to store it, puts out steam within maybe 30 seconds of turning it on, and with a full tank has enough water to steam as many items as I've ever needed to do in a row. I haven't touched my iron once since I bought this thing, and my only regret is not buying one as soon as I started college over a decade ago.

    And, saving the best for last:

  • $43 heated footrest. Hands-down, this is one of the best things I've ever bought in my life. I was looking for an unobtrusive, unobnoxious way to help myself stay warm in the office, which tends to be chillier than my taste year-round. When I opened it up, I was skeptical, since it looked like a cheap injection-molded piece of shit. Now, I'm pretty sure I'd rescue it from a fire before my mother. I don't want to imagine ever trying to get through another winter without it.

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    EDIT: As requested by /u/Mogrix, I posted List Part II: Electric Boogaloo, with more items from my Amazon history.
u/some_random_kaluna · 56 pointsr/LetsNotMeet
u/Rashkh · 13 pointsr/Coffee
u/kvetcheswithwolves · 10 pointsr/AskWomen

If by instant pot you mean this then you should get one. An old roommate of mine left it behind when she moved away, and TBH I thought it was a weird-AF purchase for her to have made...now I use it all the time.

u/mbxtr · 9 pointsr/Coffee

My two main suggestions for you.

Grinder: Baratza Virtuoso

Kettle: Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Pour-over Kettle

I own both and really enjoy them. Not only are they great at their respective functions, but they’re nice to look at.

u/mlochr · 8 pointsr/Coffee

When buying new gear like this, I often find it worthwhile to buy the good stuff from the beginning. It'll cost more upfront, but in the long run you save money by not sinking it into gear that you're just going to upgrade away from. I know you're looking for a starter kit, so I'll outline some entry level stuff and then some recommended upgrades.

For a burr grinder, a decent entry level manual grinder is the Hario Skerton. One complaint with this is inconsistent coarse grind size, which is what you'll be using with a French Press. Orphan Espresso makes an upgrade kit that fixes this problem, but personally I feel that if you're going to spend $40 on the Skerton and $15 on the upgrade kit, you should just spend a few more bucks and get something like the Capresso Infinity. This grinder is going to be way more convenient, versatile, and consistent than the hand grinder. For one last option, there's the Baratza Encore. This is probably the best grinder you'd want for French Press, because anything better / more expensive would just be overkill as they're primarily aimed at espresso.

The Press itself isn't too important. Bodum is usually the recommended brand.

You'll also need a way to heat water. You could go with a stovetop kettle, but I think electric kettles are more convenient, and are roughly the same price anyway. You can get a pretty standard one for less than $25. But getting a gooseneck kettle is going to help control your pour better and ensure the coffee grounds are completely saturated. If you don't want to worry about getting the perfect temperature for brewing, a variable temperature kettle will take care of it for you.

Other than that, you might want a kitchen scale to get the right coffee-to-water ratio, and a thermometer to check your water temperature.

u/dptt · 7 pointsr/tea

I think its largely going to depend on what you want out of the kettle.

Any kettle with temp control would be ideal. You want to look at your price vs. use and see if one with a digital exact temp will be preferable to one with predetermined settings.

Gooseneck kettles are lovely and provide a very steady and controlled pour so finding one that allows this is beneficial but often costs a lot more.

I am currently using this one: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B019J0A092/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lgo7BbGV0DHER

It has a hold feature so my water stays at temp for 2 hours which is great as I tend to start water, get distracted, and then remember I wanted to make tea! Plus it's good for longer sessions with tea that needs steeped many times and I can have water at the perfect temperature instead of steadily cooling.

However this is the kettle I actually wanted: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xoo7BbFWKM023

I think there might be a better version of this now or an alternative that is better since I have been happy with my less fancy version and cant afford the nicer one I haven't looked into it!

Good luck!

u/PatBQc · 7 pointsr/tea

I'm in the same situation as you, traveling for work that can span the 2-3 days to little more then a week.

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Tried various things, here are my findings.

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Found that Wulong, Puerh and Greens that can handle some heats works best. While at home, I am more "scientific" in my approach, but on the road I try to keep things simple with easier to brew stuff. Usually bring 3-4 bags of loose leaf. Darjelings and other blacks does not work at all for me in this context, but that might be only very personal.

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I usually put all my tea gear in my checkedin luggage, never had a single problem that way. Made it with carry on as well without issue.

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I do cold and hot brew. Cold brew is really great while traveling. I get it out in a cup in the morning, then start a new one for next day. In my case, traveling usually comes with time zone switch and late meetings / late social activities so it's an easy way to have something ready in the morning when I wake up and prepare for the day ahead.

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For hot brew, I always travel with my foldable kettle bought online --> https://www.amazon.com/Gourmia-Travel-Foldable-Electric-Kettle/dp/B01M2CARAV

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For my brewing vehicle, I work with a Nalgene bottle --> https://www.amazon.ca/Nalgene-Mouth-Bottle-Purple-1-Pint/dp/B003QRWRAA/

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And an adapter filter for the bottle --> https://www.amazon.com/GSI-Outdoors-73020-H2JO/dp/B000PGPGQC ( I usually put the tea in the bottle under the filter, not directly within the filter)

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It's about that... found some good triangular shaped tea bags with good tea in them and carry some to add in my bottle from time to time in the day with cold / hot watter. Also worked directly with loof tea and the adapter, but it's more work to get it clean and everything while on the go in events... --> http://camellia-sinensis.com/en/tea/bags

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So I think that's about it for my cheet sheat :)

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Ciao

u/HaveMeOnURPodcast · 6 pointsr/trashy

Yeah, no. You don't use hotel coffee makers. That's just a rule of life. Don't even check them. Just don't use them. They're all disgusting. Buy a travel kettle and AeroPress and just bring it with you if you travel enough to need to worry about making coffee in a hotel room.

*edit: Changed french press to AeroPress. Wasn't thinking about the grinder.

u/jamminj2 · 5 pointsr/GiftIdeas

It gets cold and rainy in Oregon, I've heard good things about this blanket:
https://www.amazon.com/American-Blanket-Company-Luxurious-Cranberry/dp/B07F9BMVBB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32WVM9UZ994H3&keywords=luster%2Bloft%2Bfleece%2Bblanket&qid=1567876272&s=gateway&sprefix=luster%2Bloft%2B%2Caps%2C262&sr=8-1&th=1

Always gotta stay hydrated, give it a twist:
https://www.amazon.com/Infuser-Bottle-Anti-slip-Recipes-Cleaning/dp/B01MZADUO9/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3UU69JAR47DCT&keywords=fruit+infuser+water+bottle&qid=1567875754&s=gateway&smid=A1AWXNIDJ2RJ0G&sprefix=fruit+infuster%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-4

I think girls like bath bombs? Idk, I'm a dude:
https://www.amazon.com/LifeAround2Angels-Moisturize-Handmade-Birthday-girlfriend/dp/B01MFGN8S5/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=bath+bomb&qid=1568254213&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFMQU5SNTRVSTk4V1gmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA3NTYwNTlPMzM4MUk2R1FGMDUmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDE4NTc2MDNEOUdVNE5FVVpWWjEmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Personal sized blender for smoothies or protein shakes:
https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Personal-Smoothies-Blending-700-Watt/dp/B01FHOWYA2/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=ninja+blender&qid=1567957122&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Greatest pens on the planet, must have for a teacher:
https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Retractable-Premium-Roller-31020/dp/B001GAOTSW/ref=zg_bs_office-products_13?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=346XHW689KVBNT4ZP6Q6

Never mismatch tuperware lids again with reusable ziplok bags! Perfect for a teacher's lunch:
https://www.amazon.com/Wattne-Reusable-Sandwich-Material-Toiletries/dp/B07T4NPV41/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=IZVGPUIFA20B&keywords=reusable+ziploc+bags&qid=1567875239&s=gateway&sprefix=reusable+zi%2Caps%2C252&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyMllWVU9TMVBUVTRJJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTY2Mzc1MkQ3QlNMQ1E5M0Q3QiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjg5NDg0M0ZOOVA1WUo0TE1CRiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

If she's a tea or coffee drinker:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Stainless-Steel-Electric-Kettle/dp/B072DWYBL7/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-d2F0ZXIgYm9pbGVy-ac_d_rm&keywords=water+boiler&pd_rd_i=B072DWYBL7&pd_rd_r=82445bc3-1356-425b-9c9a-74b33aedcd4f&pd_rd_w=dKQFd&pd_rd_wg=x3oY0&pf_rd_p=404c4843-2c96-4d0d-a5fe-2b0598693e61&pf_rd_r=FECY2A01DTHMTKSKSVDX&qid=1567875726&s=gateway

Good luck dude! Long distance is tough, keep it up.

u/ffzero58 · 5 pointsr/vandwellers

RoadPro portable stove if he likes warm food:
https://www.amazon.com/RoadPro-12-Volt-Portable-Stove-Black/dp/B00030DLEE

Warm water?
https://www.amazon.com/Uniox-Cigarette-Electric-Insulated-Automatic/dp/B00H4OYITE/

USB battery packs (to charge USB devices) are cool too (with flashlights). 20000 mAh capacities are cheap.



u/DarthRazor · 5 pointsr/tea

Huh? I typical 1 liter kettle draws about 1200 Watts, while a typical corporate PC like a Dell 990 draws 250 Watts, which is the norm unless you work for a video gaming company. Add about another roughly 100 Watts for the monitor.

u/docmn612 · 4 pointsr/Coffee

Mine doesn’t...

Fellow Stagg EKG, Electric Pour-over Kettle For Coffee And Tea, Matte Black, Variable Temperature Control, 1200 Watt Quick Heating, Built-in Brew Stopwatch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077JBQZPX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fhm1Cb6H95X2M

u/bigbootyjudgejudy_ · 4 pointsr/Coffee

I'm looking into getting an electric kettle that has a manual temperature control. I like the idea of boiling my water to different temps according to the beans I'm using or the type of tea I'm making. But I've been reading the reviews on both the Fellow Stagg EKG and the Bonavita BV382510V and it sounds like they're garbage-- they either break down after a few months or won't even work out of the package. On top of that, some people complain that the temperature the kettle reads is quite different than the actual temperature of the water.

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My question(s) is: is it worth it to get a temperature controlled kettle? Or should I just use a conventional kettle and a thermometer? Are there any temp controlled kettles that you all recommend?

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Here's the two I'm looking at: Bonavita , Fellow Stagg

u/ProboSick · 4 pointsr/tea

I was gifted this one for Christmas: http://www.amazon.com/Chefman-RJ11-17-GP-Precision-Electric-Kettle/dp/B00V9LJF78/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453571338&sr=8-1&keywords=chefman+kettle

The steeper is fantastic IMO, but there is a drawback of having to make at least ~1 liter of tea in order for the steeper to reach the water. That being said, you can also remove the steeper and use it like a regular kettle

u/freecain · 4 pointsr/tea

K-Cup: bad quality coffee/tea that creates unnecessary waste by pushing HOT water through flimsy Plastic. I understand using them at a doctors office or your mechanics ... but I'll never understand people who have them as their everyday home/office coffee/tea maker. okay /rant - thanks for humoring me.

I think you are on the right track with samples. Since she is already into tea - rather than scatter shot sampling, maybe focus on a type of tea. Oolongs have some nice variety. You could do flavored black or flavored green teas. A few different flushes of Darjeeling. Harney has a number of sampler packs you could do. I have the oolong sampler and am really happy with it. Adagio also has sampler gift packs.

for tea making - you could get her a simple strainer and a nice mug. You could go fancier and get a gugfu set, which is always nice for sharing.

I'm not sure how much you're planning on spending - but you could get a variable temperature electric kettle. My favorite is $150, but you can get kettles for much cheaper (~$30)

u/Skrytex · 4 pointsr/tea

I literally ordered this yesterday. If you want I can update pics on when it comes. I couldn't find any good ones, so I figured i'd take the chance, it looks pretty small to me.

u/erictoe · 4 pointsr/Coffee

Not too sure about 1 and 3 but I travel frequently and use an aeropress with this kettle.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MG89K5W/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/sgwizdak · 3 pointsr/tea

No idea what's best, but here's the ones I've owned. I tend to avoid ones that have plastic bits touching water:

u/lengau · 3 pointsr/engineering

Assuming the energy is free (or at least costs the same no matter how you use it), the hardware required to use 1 MWh in a reasonable amount of time is going to be fairly costly compared to many other options.

If we presume this is in response to negative energy prices or something similar, we're talking about using this energy over the course of a few hours. If we say 10 hours, we're looking at 100 kW average consumption over 10 hours.

Choosing some mining hardware off this wiki (I went with the row that had the most green cells whilst still having power consumption data available - the BFL Monarch 700GH/s), you get a $1379 item that consumes 400 W of power, which means we'd need 250 of them running. Startup cost would be just shy of USD 350,000.

Using the highest power mining equipment (Spondooliestech SP35 Yukon), you'd be buying $2235 devices and consuming 3650 W, which is more favourable in our situation (though not IRL), with only a $60k startup cost.

On the flip side, I can buy an electric kettle for a fraction of the cost and use about 40% the power.

u/kristinworks · 3 pointsr/tea

I don't believe a quality, all in one solution exists at that volume and at that price. The closest thing to tick most of your boxes will be something like this, but that's not really the best solution if you're drinking quality teas.

u/anelder1 · 3 pointsr/vandwellers

I have this collapsible water kettle Gourmia Travel Foldable Kettle - it only uses like 800 watts or something so an inverter as you run the engine for about 5 minute gives 3/4 liter of boiling water - ramen/coffee/any freeze dried foods

u/Ham54 · 3 pointsr/Coffee
u/Casti_io · 3 pointsr/Coffee

You can use a half decent kettle to get consistent water temperature, but you can’t use a half decent grinder to get consistent bean grinds.

Go for the grinder and treat yourself to a $30-$40 kettle with adjustable temperature controls when you get the chance. Chefman makes a decent one (I used to own this particular model; if you end up getting it, be sure to not leave water in it after using it, otherwise it won’t last past 2 years, but otherwise it’s great).

u/AllThankful · 3 pointsr/AnnArbor

I got pretty used to having a drink in my hands living in NYC in my 20's. What I thought I would miss was trying new/different things which I felt added a lot to my life. Believe it or not homemade iced tea (it's summer) is actually a pretty good substitute. If it's during the day, I'll make a green tea. HUNDREDS of varieties, plus the calm energy provided by naturally occurring l-theanine and many other well-documented health benefits. In the evening I stick with herbals, usually a combination of mint and chamomile, but I've also become a fan of ashwagandha. Again, almost limitless herbals to choose from, all with different tastes/effects. I'm a self-admitted "stuff" guy so I've linked my favorite tools in the recipe. The items are things I've collected over time and are pricey, but alcohol (particularly craft beer or cocktails) wasn't cheaper.

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Here's my definitive single-serve iced tea process which is surprisingly quick:

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  1. Combine 12oz boiling water with two tea bags in a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup. Using 2 bags makes the tea stronger which is helpful because the ice in step 5 will dilute it, and the Pyrex is nice because it has measurement markers on the side and can easily handle hot liquids. Mix and match different teas for added fun.
  2. Let steep for recommended time (typically listed on the tea box). I usually let it sit a little longer, to again offset the dilution.
  3. While waiting, add three ice cubes to a thermal pint glass. Mimics the feel of a beer, and will keep your tea cold for HOURS.
  4. Remove tea bags from pyrex and stir in sweetener if desired.* I experiment with honeys most of the time, but use plain sugar with black tea.
  5. Pour the brewed/sweetened tea over the ice in the pint glass and stir until ice has melted (~20 seconds).
  6. Add two more ice cubes and you're done!

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    Obviously, you can swap/add/remove things to your personal preference, that's half the fun! Part of why drinking is so addictive is the ritualization of the process or using it as a reward. Both of these things can be satiated with your own personal brew system. Self-medication is a darker but very real reason to drink as well. Depending on what you want/need (energy, relaxation, even pain relief) you can usually find a tea concoction that will help.

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    Isn't that just swapping one addiction for another? Yeah, maybe, but I've never met someone who's ruined their marriage or drove into a school bus because of tea. Congrats on cutting back on the alcohol, you'll never regret that.

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    * Part of the reason I enjoyed drinking was appreciating the booze itself (expensive whiskeys, interesting cocktails, etc.). What I do to replace that is experimenting not only with teas, but also with sweeteners. CBD extracts are a debatable (and pricey) trend, but personally I find hemp honey adds a nice calming effect to my teas, and subconsciously I think I value the drink more because I know I spent an extra $1-$2 making it. Spending money doesn't necessarily make you truly happy, but for better or for worse, it does often make me appreciate something more.
u/the_fat_whisperer · 3 pointsr/LifeProTips

I am American, no worries. I have never seen a boiling water tap but it might stem from a difference I've noticed in American kitchens versus other places. My gf, whose Indian and family immigrated here when she was young, introduced me to the electric kettle. They're sold everywhere here but I don't see them very often in people's kitchens. I'm told they are extremely common in the UK and other parts of the world because of how useful they are in making tea. Americans tend to prefer coffee and having a coffee maker in the kitchen very commonplace. I use mine to make instant coffee while I work.

Recycling in America varies widely. Some places it is not common at all while others have a lot of options. My personal belief is that we don't do enough to recycle in most places but its difficult to enact change that requires people to put in a little more effort.

I don't know for sure, but thinking about it I get the feeling that disposals were something that was marketed well in the US when they were first introduced. They are not necessary, but are extremely convenient in the same way a dishwasher is not necessary but extremely convenient. Having said that, with a brand new and high end dishwasher in their house, my gf and her parents still wash dishes by hand.

u/WeathersRabbits · 3 pointsr/Wishlist

Hey, that is really cool of /u/teenaamariee and you!

The kettle I chose is in the My Brother section of my wishlist. It would be for him :)

If anyone finds a cheaper stainless steel one than this one let me know! :D

u/Captain-Capybara · 3 pointsr/BuyItForLife

I’m a big fan of the Secura kettle I have (and other products from them as well). The interior of the kettle is 100% stainless with absolutely no plastic in contact with the water.

I’ve been using this one a couple years now, and it looks and works just like new. It boils fast, pours well, looks good, and keeps plastic out of your water (which the Cuisinart and many others do not).


Secura SWK-1701DB The Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle 1.8 Quart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011BE7V8W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gPRTAbVT7VN0N

u/LolaBleu · 3 pointsr/AsianBeauty

The most important thing is making sure the water isn't too hot since it destroys the antioxidants and makes the tea bitter. I got a cheap electic kettle from Amazon a few weeks ago and the difference is night and day.

For tea bags I use Smith Tea since I find they have incredible flavor. I use each other their tea bags for 2 or 3 infusions depending on the type, and follow the package instructions for water temp/brewing time. I did try Mighty Leaf but found the flavor kind of flat and weak.

For loose tea I use either Rishi or Tao of Tea and brew it up in a small French press since it allows the leafs plenty of room to expand and I had it on hand anyway. Again, I follow packaging instructions for water temp/brew time.

u/Jkizzle9 · 3 pointsr/britishproblems

Bought this for myself a few months ago and I love it. It's cheap but it looks super sleek and it's as simple as one switch that automatically shuts off with a nice blue indicator light all around the base to say when it's on or off

u/tcfjr · 3 pointsr/tea

I've used this one for 3+ years:

Brentwood KT-1780 Electric Cordless Tea Kettle

I wanted one that was primarily metal, instead of plastic, and the actual kettle had to be cordless. I never need more than 1L of hot water, usually only a cup at a time, so the combination of size and price made this a reasonable choice. The cord wraps around under the base for storage, and the water is heated quickly.

You can't see how much water is in the kettle without opening the lid, but I always start with an empty pot anyway, and fill it fresh each time. I only use filtered, RO drinking water, so lime and rust have not been a problem, but bottled water would work well too.

(I paid full retail, and have no connection with the seller. The AMZN link is unaffiliated.)

u/Bahamut966 · 3 pointsr/Authentic_Vaping

No problem! A lot of places like Teavana tend to take people for a ride for "meh" tea hardware, the gear I use for brewing at home is just these things:

  • Electric Kettle

  • French Press

  • Tea Tins

  • A metal tea spoon (harder to find on Amazon, a lot of brick and mortar places probably have them for a buck or two).

    That's all you really need to get started making damn good cups of tea! I don't go for anything fancy like PID controlled kettles or anything, if it tastes too bitter, take the water off the kettle earlier or let it sit after it shuts itself off for a few seconds, but most everything can handle boiling fine.
u/striver101 · 3 pointsr/starbucks


If you have Amazon prime? Or I'd search "pouring kettle" maybe?

Hario V60 Buono Pouring Kettle (1L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008L3R8BM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eS3QzbYN7A745

u/fission___mailed · 3 pointsr/tea

Not variable temp and can’t speak from personal experience, but this Hamilton Beach one seems pretty highly rated.

Most variable temp kettles that I’ve seen start at the $30-$40 range

u/_reboot_ · 3 pointsr/Coffee

I just recently got the V60 for myself and I love it. I'm not by any means a perfectionist when it comes to my techniques, but I can most definitely notice the difference between this and my old brew methods (French Press / Drip).

I got the all glass setup with an all stainless steel electric kettle. It doesn't have variable temp, but I can guess well enough. I was going to go with a metal filter but decided against it. Natural filter papers are fine IMO.

Cleanup requires you to simply ditch the filter with grounds and then follow that up by rinsing out the containers. Not bad at all. In regards to your worry about knocking your current setup over, this setup (dripper and pot), are just set one on top of another. Just be weary of that as well.

Links if you're interested:

u/limbweaver · 3 pointsr/Coffee

I went with the Brewista SmartPour Variable Digital Kettle instead of the bonavita because it was slightly larger (1.2L) and should heat up slightly faster(1200 watts vs 1000 watts). The only issue i have notice is that the timer would randomly reset, after a few times i went back to my old timer. I have not tested the auto-start or auto-off features.

u/SimpleLifePDX · 3 pointsr/tea

I use this for heating my water, it's a great value. I love it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00V9LJF78/ref=psdcmw_289753_t1_B00BFLKVX4

u/jedielfninja · 2 pointsr/vandwellers

Will you be driving everyday? If so you do not need solar. Get an isolator relay connected between your leisure battery and car battery.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001HBYXVS/ref=sxts1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485392267&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65

I recommend this 12volt water heater for coffee etc. You can make coffee bags with coffee filters and grinds.

https://www.amazon.com/Uniox-Cigarette-Electric-Insulated-Automatic/dp/B00H4OYITE

u/drtonmeister · 2 pointsr/electricians

"I assure you that I have no knowledge of such a thing" said the expat as he poured water from his 3KW kettle into a teacup. . .

u/LevelReward · 2 pointsr/HelpMeFind

Seriously, something like these seem just as portable at 1/10th the price. But the one in OP does look cool!

u/thepandapopper · 2 pointsr/tea

Here is one I have. It limits your temperatures to presets though. Also disregard anything in the reviews about an annoying beep. They are from last year. I just recently got this and there is no beep. They must have gotten rid of it. Hope this helps :D

u/erbalessence · 2 pointsr/WPI

When you remove the kettle is the plate that is left behind hot? If so, it would be a no go. I had an electric kettle like this.

u/RevealNothing · 2 pointsr/InfertilityBabies

These are less baby related and more you related:

Go buy big maxi pads now- you bleed after delivery, regardless of whether it is vaginal or a c-section and the big pads are not something you want to send hubby out to get, mainly because you may have something specific in mind...

Also, the anesthesia/pain killers can really bind you up so you may consider buying an enema kit (sorry for the TMI) but you don't want to be in a bad way stuck at home with the babies.

For breastfeeding, I always recommend getting and filling a prescription for Newman's Nipple Ointment now and taking it to the hospital with you. Way better than lanolin, IMO. Link here: http://www.nbci.ca/index.php?option=com_content&id=76:all-purpose-nipple-ointment-apno&Itemid=17

And check out the videos on the Stanford Newborn Nursery for establishing milk supply.

Again, if nursing, a chair/sofa corner that allows you to sit all the way up with your back supported with a small table very close by to hold the remote, a glass of water, wiping cloth.

Prep and freeze meals. And get some stuff that requires little/quick prep -you need to eat to make milk but you have no time.

One of these for your babies heads - http://www.amazon.com/Bean-Clean-Scalp-Massaging-Cradle/dp/B002PYZCWU

For bottle warming we would just stick the bottles in a bowl, cup of warm/hot water and this was THE BEST for heating/boiling water fast:
http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-259-Kettle-Polished-Chrome/dp/B000BY4ZHO When a baby is screaming 2 minutes is an eternity.

We also bought a front loading washer with a Sanitize cycle - between poop, spit up and thrush, it was just really nice to have around.

We received so many adorable outfits but once the girls arrived I was SO into simple - the sleep and plays - footed zip ups were my favorite.

u/meeme109 · 2 pointsr/tea

If you're making 3-5 cups a day, I would recommend a kettle, mostly just to streamline the process. This is the kettle that I'm about to buy. This will also give you more control over your temperature, since green teas usually do best around 170 degrees F. Other than that, definitely look into loose leaf tea. I never had good experiences with green tea bags, probably because I was using much too hot of water and it was bitter. But once I bought some loose leaf tea I really started loving it. I started at adagio.com and I just placed an order at teavivre.com

u/wakawakamoose · 2 pointsr/Coffee

We use freshly ground beans from our favorite not-so-local local roaster in Philly (we don't live near there, but we came across it a few years ago and we still order from the place regularly).

For the grounds: 10 - 12 Tbsp of ground coffee. We don't know exactly how much it is unless I go measure it because we just carved a notch at the right amount in our beloved coffee grinder.

For the water: We also marked the appropriate line on our hot water kettle with a sharpie. We use a thermometer to stop it early around 204 - 205F. Someday we hope to get a fancy one that actually monitors the temperature! But not this day.

Then as /u/VoteLobster noted we pour for the bloom. Once it's bloomed we switch between pouring around the edges and in the middle so there's no build up and we get maximum coverage of water-to-grounds.

u/Bravelittleroaster · 2 pointsr/Coffee

This one is aesthetically pleasing, quick, and has a glass and stainless steel (over the element) interior.

u/YatraTeaCo · 2 pointsr/tea

You don't need much in terms of apparatus. Personally, I would begin with the following. Keep in mind I am only talking about loose leaf tea.

  • Something like this to which you add loose leaf tea, water, let it steep, and then push the button down to decant
  • A digital scale to accurately measure the quantity of dry leaf. Something simple like this will suffice
  • If you're going to experiment with a variety of tea types (black, green, white, oolong, etc.), I would highly recommend a variable temp kettle. Or at the very least, an immersion thermometer. This will help you accurately measure the temp of water. I have this one

    The above combined will set you back <$60. Honestly, you can substitute the Kamjove tea maker with a simple all purpose teapot, eyeball the dry leaf instead of weighing it, and guess the temp of water and do without the variable temp kettle - I personally wouldn't do it for a variety of reasons, but if you're on a budget...

    The next step, and the most important one, would be to get your hands on samples of tea. A lot of vendors, incl myself, offer samples. Get small quantities from a variety of vendors so that you have enough tea to experiment with, but not so much that you're stuck with a large quantity of tea you don't like. Once you have sampled enough to determine your likes and dislikes, invest in larger quantities of tea.

    Good luck!
u/mofang · 2 pointsr/WaltDisneyWorld

Remember, voltages are different here in the US, so finding a travel kettle that works on our 110V system might be a challenge. (It's also why a lot of us don't actually own them - they take a lot longer to boil water and are a lot less convenient than the ones you're used to.)

Which resort are you staying at? Some of them have microwaves in the room, which is a perfectly fine way to heat up water in a pinch...

Worst case, you can always have Amazon.com deliver one to your hotel room and save on luggage space. https://www.amazon.com/Ovente-BPA-Free-Protection-Indicator-KP72W/dp/B00DEQDEZA is only $14 :)

u/MisterBowTies · 2 pointsr/tea

I like this one a bunch.

Ivation Precision-Temperature Electric Hot Water Tea Kettle Pot 1.7 Liter (7-Cup), 1500 Watt, Stainless Steel Cordless, 6 Preset Variable Heat Settings for Tea, Coffee or Baby Formula https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019J0A092/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HK65AbK9SF2GA

u/iShaveMyBalls · 2 pointsr/Coffee

like /u/cchiker said, it depends on what kind of coffee you want to make. I prefer pour overs and take mine black, so here is my "budget" coffee gear list:

Hand burr grinder $60 - https://www.amazon.ca/Hario-Mini-Mill-Slim-Plus/dp/B01GPMH590/

Hario v60 dripper starter set $30 - https://www.amazon.ca/Hario-V60-Coffee-Starter-Clear/dp/B00JJIOJ7E/

Gooseneck kettle $50 - https://www.amazon.ca/Hario-VKB-100HSV-V60-Coffee-Kettle/dp/B008L3R8BM

1lb of locally roasted single origin beans $20

u/sluggieoz · 2 pointsr/Coffee

When I travelled to the US I bought one of these collapsible electrical kettles. Not great for a controlled poor but perfect for boiling water.

Gourmia GK360 Travel Foldable Electric Kettle - Fast Water Boiling - Food Grade Silicone - Small, Collapsible, Portable - Boil Dry Protection - .8 Qt - 110/120v - 820W -Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MG89K5W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uWGIDbY5H8N2D

Not so much of an issue travelling outside the US, other countries you’re more likely to get a kettle than a “coffee maker” in your room.

u/benbarcomb · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Ahh yes and is dual voltage. Gourmia on Amazon sells it

u/wskv · 2 pointsr/Coffee

It looks like Amazon has the Willow & Everett electric gooseneck kettle at a 50% discount.

u/Mi_Lan_Xiang · 2 pointsr/tea

I have this the older version of this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPLM49J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_imSvCbXYFANAZ

Cheap and works wonderfully, no need for a shit ton of features you won’t use

u/Moshiko-san · 2 pointsr/tea

If she drinks tea-bagged tea then she probably doesn’t really need or care about precise temperature control. But if you are settled on giving her a nice kettle Bonavita or CuisineArt should do. The are good looking, working well, reliable kettles. And if your mom will, one day, decide to turn to loose leaf teas, she’ll do well with these same kettles.

Also, there is Fellow Stagg EKG. I haven’t tried it, so can’t vouch for it, but it’s definitely good looking! (and expensive:)

u/ArmandoLibre · 2 pointsr/tea

http://www.amazon.com/Chefman-RJ11-17-GP-Precision-Electric-Kettle/dp/B00V9LJF78?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00

this is the model I have and love it. It was around 60 new, but I got a used one for I think 38$. It goes up by increments of ten degrees, and even has an infuser already in it.

u/Industrial_Strength · 2 pointsr/tea

I have this one from amazon and I love it. Boils fast


AmazonBasics Stainless Steel Electric Kettle - 1-Liter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072DWYBL7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_InBvCb8FQ1B3D

u/Perizade · 2 pointsr/Wishlist

kettle-riffic

It's in my kitchen wonders list

u/The-Leviathan · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

Forgive my ignorance, but how far could I get with this, using as a kettle and mash? Might be a stupid question, but I have never had to deal with larger volumes and transferring.

u/awkwardsoul · 2 pointsr/tea

You can get a cheap probe thermometer for around $15 on Amazon. I would do that if you don't want a kettle, they are excellent kitchen tool anyways. I have 3 for cooking (though I own the more expensive ones as the read out is only a couple seconds).

Though really, there's a temp kettle on for $40 and another for $28 on amazon. In the end to save time, you'll want to have a variable temperature kettle anyways.

u/professorpan · 2 pointsr/Coffee

If you go just a little over budget...

u/admiralteal · 2 pointsr/AskReddit

Do you really have 3100 watt kettles? I think that would burn your house down too.

edit: evidently you do. That seems excessive, but I guess the Brits don't BS about their tea.

edit2: For what it's worth, US sockets can be as high as 20A if wired with proper #12, and will always be a minimum of 15. So that is lower, I suppose. Still, sounds dangerous across the pond.

u/WitchWay333 · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I dont, but I was browsing amazon for one ( we dont have one, only 5-4oz cup coffee pot) and saw this I absolutely love the portable idea of it.

u/grasshopper_jo · 2 pointsr/tea
  1. Buy a tea kettle, like this so that you don't burn your hands! I use mine every single day.
  2. Look up the temperature of teas. It doesn't need to be super complicated - black tea should be as close to boiling as possible, green tea is a little cooler (so let your water boil and then give it a minute). This is a good guide.
  3. Just keep your eye out for some interesting teas, and buy ones that sound good to you! Many people around here will advocate loose, whole-leaf tea with infusers and other fascinating devices, but if you're just starting out, good-quality teabags (not Lipton) are a convenient way to measure the right amount of tea for a cup. There's plenty of time to get into the more erudite stuff later :)
u/Zamboni_Driver · 2 pointsr/flashlight

Interesting product. I don't think many people in /r/flashlight will be part of your target market. It doesn't tick many boxes which would draw in someone who is already interested in flashlights and has a good understanding of other products on the market.

I could see this mainly being interesting to someone who doesn't have much knowledge of lights and who is interested in something which seems to be capable of filling many purposes for them

It's not interesting to me as a flashlight because it lacks specs and makes me think that not much thought is being put into the flashlight function. It doesn't look durable or bright enough to be used as a worklight.

The main comparision that I'm seeing to your product is my electric kettle. It sits on my counter top, glows blue, bubbles when boiling water for that lava lamp effect, and also has a wireless charging base.

u/stratospaly · 2 pointsr/kettles

We have this kettle and it is AMAZING! You should Amazon Prime ship it to your room, then ship it home when you are done. Boils water in under 3 minutes! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CXMO01I/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/bitchbecraycray · 2 pointsr/CasualConversation

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003VOZH4Q?cache=6935945b6039863732774bbea9e92179&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1414982385&sr=8-7#ref=mp_s_a_1_7
This is the one I have. It has the infused built in so I just fill it and plug it in! I generally do black teas because it's easier to get the temperature right and not burn them, but I've seldom met a tea that I don't like

u/ollie87 · 2 pointsr/AdviceAnimals

I have this beast: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001EHF3OG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It is very, very fast. I was in mainland Europe over summer and the house I was in only had a 1.8kW kettle, it felt so damn slow.

u/Plebbles · 1 pointr/tea

There is also the Brewista although it's a bit more expensive just another option

u/sparkle_dick · 1 pointr/tea

I have a Chefman electric kettle and it holds at 175F perfectly (my tea's recommended brewing temp). Moves in 5 degree increments like most others.

Only complaint is that you have to press on, then the program button to set it to a specific temperature. It does remember the previous temperature as long as it stays plugged in. If you just press on, it boils the water and I've sleepily made this mistake more than once.

u/Semigourmet · 1 pointr/recipes

for the instant noodle bowls there is a bit of prep work. but you could do it over the weekend and keep them in jars in the fridge to take to work with you.

and you would need something like this. if you have a plug in and counter at your disposal these could work well for you.
http://www.amazon.com/Ovente-KP72W-Cordless-Electric-Kettle/dp/B00DEQDEZA?ie=UTF8&keywords=electric%20tea%20kettle&qid=1465483760&ref_=sr_1_6&s=kitchen&sr=1-6


http://www.copymethat.com/r/zZ0UoSn/chicken-instant-noodle-bowl/

you could do the same thing with beef in place of the chicken by just changing out a couple of ingredients.
such as. beef in place of chicken, beef base or bouillon, peas would still work great here. and I would use the tarragon, or thyme, here basil might work. (just another option)

http://www.copymethat.com/r/XmUkTmQ/diy-instant-noodles-with-vegetables-miso/

they look a little daunting but they are mostly measuring and chopping or slicing. a mandolin will help you slice them faster, thinner and more precise.

this one would be great it would chop, slice, shred etc...

http://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Mandoline-Slicer-Vegetable-Julienne/dp/B00TZ9MFYQ?ie=UTF8&keywords=mandolin%20slicer&qid=1465483981&ref_=sr_1_4&s=kitchen&sr=1-4

u/Traveledfarwestward · 1 pointr/wikipedia

https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-40998-Stainless-Electric/dp/B00ZPN3O2I are fairly common. I guess it's a kettle but most people just call it a water heater, I think. Then again most yanks drink that coffee stuff.

u/leoc · 1 pointr/oculus

Not even UK master race can get quite that much energy from domestic mains power, either. Though I suppose if you can somehow recover a significant part of that energy (after all, you're not actually ejecting a bullet) that would significantly improve both power drain and waste heat.

u/littleredcup · 1 pointr/tea

I've used and like a gooseneck bonavita, but I'd heartily recommend this Hamilton Beach pot. I used it daily for several months, and it was great.

u/squeamish · 1 pointr/ADHD

I have one of these. It's fantastic and pretty impossible to burn your house down with.

u/brownestrabbit · 1 pointr/tea

This one is glass, which allows one to see the bubbles and steam. You can learn to gauge the temperature this way;

>For water that is 200 - 212°F
Asian description: ‘turbulent waters’
That’s just at the boil - Boil the water and pour it onto the leaves

>For water that is 190 - 200°F
Asian description: ‘old man water’.
That’s just under a full boil - or boil the water and let it rest for one minute.

>For water that is 180 - 200°F
Asian description: ‘string of pearls’ water
That’s when tiny bubbles thread along the surface - or boil the water and let it rest for two minutes (a general rule of thumb for this diverse category with its 20-degree range is ‘the darker the leaf the hotter the water’)

>For water that is 170 - 180°F
Asian description: ‘fish eyes’ water.
That’s when large bubbles first appear - or boil the water and let it rest for three minutes

>For water that is 160 - 170°F
Asian description: 'column of steam steadily rising' water. That’s when a column of steam begins to rise from the surface - or boil the water and let it rest for three to four minutes.

u/unrequited · 1 pointr/tea

This: Capresso H20

You can see it boiling if you're good at judging water temp by bubble size, and if not you can hit it with an infrared thermometer.

Here's a pic of it

Obligatory Amazon link

u/tupendous · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

this kettle is all stainless steel and has plastic to insulate.

u/Reddywhipt · 1 pointr/Coffee

Not a gooseneck, but an electric kettle with nothing but stainless in the interior. Just got this recently, and I love it:
www.amazon.com/Secura-Stainless-Electric-Kettle-Exterior/dp/B011BE7V8W

u/showurnuts · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I had to boil pot water for a while, and it's not fun. :( It changes the flavor for some reason. My fiance broke down a few months ago and got me this wonderful electric kettle, but even a tea kettle on the stove would be better and you can get those cheap in stores. (Cheapest maybe $10 at Big Lots?)

I like both tea bags and the infusing spoon, but my favorite tea of all time is Yorkshire English breakfast tea, and they come in bags. I steep that for several minutes, add some sugar and milk.. and voila, the perfect cup 'o British tea! Nom.

u/FallOutFan01 · 1 pointr/Mafia3

You are most welcome :).

But I don't think you can cook ramen on the engine block it might get a bit messy ;) here's is a [better alternative good sir] (https://www.amazon.com/Uniox-Cigarette-Electric-Insulated-Automatic/dp/B00H4OYITE)

u/swiminjello · 1 pointr/Coffee

I travel a lot and got the kettle attached below. It packs up super nice and I get no trouble from any TSA or TSA-like agency yet. It isn’t fancy but it definitely works.

Gourmia GK360 Travel Foldable Electric Kettle - Fast Water Boiling - Food Grade Silicone - Small, Collapsible, Portable - Boil Dry Protection - .8 Qt - 110/120v - 820W - White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2CARAV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JzxEDb8QYT9G0

u/Jutac · 1 pointr/tea
u/kadozen1 · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

Would you be able to use a 16 gallon kettle? this is the one I'm getting so I can do 5-10 gallon batches depending on what I'm going to be brewing. $225.98 right now. Not sure about shipping since I have Prime.

u/Compupaq · 1 pointr/tea

Here's a tea maker for $55 if all you need is boiling water and a very compact machine. Kinda resembles a small coffee maker.

You could also go with the Chefman kettle. It's around $50, variable temp, and includes an infuser so you can make a full pot of tea with it after you heat up your water.

u/yourock_rock · 1 pointr/AskCulinary

$13 on Amazon

u/monkey804 · 1 pointr/pathofexile

I suggest get a electric water kettle if you haven't already for your instant noodles. Save you the water boiling time.

u/hoky315 · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

I have the 16 gallon bayou classic kettle (mine also has a thermometer) and most of the time I brew 5 gallon batches. It it nice to never worry about a boil over, and if you want to make big beers likely barelywines and stouts over 10% you'd be surprised how quickly you fill it up doing full volume mashes. Lastly, this gives you the flexibility to brew double batches if you want. I recently brewed 11 gallons of wort, split it and I got a pale ale and a saison from the same brewday. Two beers with the same effort!

u/Sierrasclimber · 1 pointr/vandwellers

Ok you made me curious about this reoccurring question. I see this request a lot. Most people are unrealistic about the load a DC system can handle.

So the answer is maybe, you can BUT
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H4OYITE/ref=psdc_289753_t1_B01BP2NEV8
The reviews say this boils 12 oz after about 16 minutes running at about 120 watts (basically 10 amps) on the low setting. You see these at truck stops all the time; I think there are 2 reasons; new quality and reuse quality. 2 things I see. I think build quality is low so expect to replace it often. But hey gas aint free. Build quality is low so good chance varying when bought new AKA DOA.

Your system should be able to handle this load. Your system has 47.5 Ah usable (or 570 watts usable). Usable is 50% for lead batteries. The kettle would run at 10 amps for 0.27 hours = 2.7 Ah or 32 Watts used. It appears to be finicky about Voltage so test your batteries and check they are normally over 12.5 V.

u/adam_von_szabo · 1 pointr/Coffee
u/Maoman1 · 1 pointr/NoStupidQuestions

Sorry, but referral links are automatically removed by reddit's spam filter. This is one of the links you are trying to share:

>https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Stainless-Steel-Electric-Kettle/dp/B072DWYBL7/ref=sr_1_5/136-2297392-1858152?ie=UTF8&qid=1540961690&sr=8-5&keywords=Electric+Kettles

See the /ref= bit in the middle? Delete that and everything after it so all you're left with is

>https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Stainless-Steel-Electric-Kettle/dp/B072DWYBL7

That link is safe to share on reddit.

Reply to me here when you've edited the referral links out and I'll approve your comment :)

u/rosweed · 1 pointr/solotravel

I cannot function without coffee in the morning. Some hostels and hotels don't have in-room coffee makers. Some don't even have coffee available at all. Can you believe it? So, I take this with me.

reddit

Dr. Bronner's liquid soap to wash everything, including you and your hair.

A clothesline for drying the clothes I wash in the sink every night.

Microfiber towel and clothing so that things are usually dry by morning.

Skyroam, a portable wifi hotspot that works just about everywhere in the world. reddit

u/_Lady_Deadpool_ · 1 pointr/Coffee

Yes! I'm in college and have no cash. I used to use a Capresso electric grinder but that broke so I'm grabbing a Hario Mini Mill soon, only like $30-$40 - link

I also use a French Press, $20 or so - link

And I have an electric kettle with built-in thermometer, about $20 - link

Eight O'Clock beans are like, $4 from Target. If you have a Trader Joes nearby, they're also a good source of cheap beans.

All in all, I've spent maybe $80 on coffee equipment to make a pretty damn good cup on a college budget, while maintaining some portability.

u/Spearmint66 · 1 pointr/Coffee

I've found that as long as you can control the flow, you'll be alright - Try chucking the water into a teapot, anything is better than using a wide spout.

I agree with /u/arborday even without the perfect pour you can make great coffee with a V60 - I work in a coffee shop and the main reasoning behind using a gooseneck kettle is consistency, whereas for home use you can just suck up a bad coffee and learn from your mistakes, in a cafe scenario if it's not a good coffee it should not go anywhere near the customer.

In terms of pots (aka stovetop kettles) come in about £35 which I think I've seen cheaper elsewhere or there are other brands that might be cheaper. In terms of the article, I just wanted to pick something a bit geeky that anyone who brews with a v60 would probably want money no object.

u/GRaTePHuLDoL · 1 pointr/tea

This is around $30 right now, but the price drops a lot, I got it for $25 well over a year ago and it is the best electric kettle I could have asked for, still works as good as new today! Besides the water boiling the only other sound it makes is when the on switch clicks up once the water is heated. Also if your not careful the lid will snap closed kind of suddenly but you just have to ease it down.


Secura

u/Ashtonmore · 1 pointr/Anticonsumption

A 12V DC one with decent reviews.

u/segasean · 1 pointr/Coffee

Good point, crossed that one out. As a disclaimer, of the items I recommended, I personally have a Skerton knockoff, French press 1, the Aeropress, a Hario Buono and scale 1. Everything else I recommended is based on Amazon reviews/other coffee people. I have a Kalita 155 and a Virtuoso, too.

u/NEWG1RL · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

This has some good ideas of how to "Adulting So Hard"...

So here's my suggestions:

u/Harvestmans_lost_leg · 1 pointr/tea

I've been thinking about getting one myself, so I just came here to see what people rocommend, but while browsing I found this one.
I think it's awesome! It's got a thermometer, a timer, and it's only 5 cups. I've been trying to find something low volume, because for one cup of tea for myself, I don't need a 1.5-2 liter kettle.

Think I'm gonna buy this one.

u/sweet1279 · 1 pointr/tea

As a beginner I bought this: Ovente KS88S Temperature Control Stainless Steel Electric Kettle, 1.7 L, Brushed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RZXJOU2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_bDrxwbCG3WA0Q

Hopefully it gets the job done :)

u/AmNotLost · 1 pointr/Coffee

I have a stovetop gooseneck for pourover and an electric regular-mouth kettle for tea and FP.

I don't have this, but if I just wanted one device, I'd look at something like this.

u/romario77 · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

There is this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classic-800-416-Gallon-Stainless/dp/B0082X3D06

I have a regular pot from them, worked pretty well for me (over 100 batches). It dinged a little bit on the bottom, but it doesn't affect things.

u/puerh_lover · 1 pointr/tea

I use this Capresso hot water kettle. I liked it because it doesn't allow the boiling water to come in contact with plastic. Most all other electric kettles do.

u/WuzFuz12 · 1 pointr/tea

http://www.amazon.com/Brentwood-Liter-Stainless-Kettle-KT-1780/dp/B003YJ5L2Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1367630818&sr=8-3&keywords=electric+kettle
I've had this one for a year and love it. Gets used multiple times a day. I think you might be able to get one with a temperature gauge for $60 though

u/tallnproud · 1 pointr/Coffee

Here's the travel kettle I got:
Gourmia Travel Kettle.

u/r0gerRoger · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

This is a good one and it scales with you as you level up. It has a false bottom and plenty of room for grain so you can use it as a mash tun or BIAB, and then you can get a cooler mash tun later and use it to brew 13 gallon batches. I personally use it for 13 gallon batches and it's an amazing kettle on the cheap. If you use it as a mash tun it isn't insulated obviously, so it loses heat quickly. You may find that it's harder to control mash temps than with an insulated cooler but it's scalable. You can wrap several layers of towels around it and secure them with parachord to help out there. https://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classic-800-416-Gallon-Stainless/dp/B0082X3D06/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525273520&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Bayou+Classic+800-416

u/Ag-E · 1 pointr/AskWomen

I've got one of these in the states and it's way faster than the stove. About a minute or two to boil water, and it shuts off automatically at 212.

u/mizzrym91 · 1 pointr/Coffee

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CXMO01I 27 bucks on sale

Use this for the tea

u/saoirse77 · 1 pointr/AskReddit

I didn't know microwaving mugs of water was a thing until I saw a friend do it when I was maybe 17. It's just...barbaric. Or at least it results in an inferior cup of tea.

How to Make Proper Tea

  1. Fill kettle with water, begin boil. Both electric and stove-top kettles are acceptable.
  2. Place tea bag in mug. Preferably Barry's Gold Blend, because it is sweet ambrosia from the nipples of God.
  3. Pour now-boiling water over tea bag. Allow it to steep for about two minutes, none of this wringing out the tea bag in an attempt to squeeze every possible drop out of it. It results in a bitter tea. Just sit on your hands for two minutes and wait.
  4. Add milk and sugar. (It is news to me that apparently most Americans don't do this. My parents are Irish, so I was obviously taught superior tea-making skills. Milk + sugar is the best way.)
  5. Enjoy delicious beverage.
u/Vanholio · 1 pointr/vandwellers

I have solar and cook with 2 types of 12 volt appliances: RoadPro Stove (http://amzn.to/1TRVMWC) and 2 Uniox electric kettles (http://amzn.to/1TRVO0C). I think they both draw about 7 A. You can also use them with your engine while driving. (It'd be a waste to run your engine idle to run them.)

They work great, but both are slow ways of cooking. The kettles take about 15-20 min to boil a full load (0.5 L) of water. The RoadPro stove takes about 2+ hours to cook a pound or two of meat, or a bread pan full of water, rice and fixings. But the results are awesome, and there are a lot of cooking videos online, mostly by truckers.

I was going to do an inductive cooktop. It ended up being a waste because I found I wanted a way to cook with less prep and cleanup than using traditional cookware. That was an EXPENSIVE snafoo for me because to run it I needed a 1500 W pure sine inverter ($750!) and a huge battery bank (400 A). I'm still kicking myself a year later!

With the RoadPro, I either cook in foil or a baking bag, or I use a disposable aluminum bread pan. Personal choice. I can do a lot, but certainly not as much as with pots and pans.

I also got a RoadPro crock pot recently (http://amzn.to/1Oq6RKc), but I've only used it once. So far, I'm not impressed. But I'm going to see if I'm doing something wrong before I make a final judgment.

My advice: If you want to use 12 volt like I'm doing, go for it. If you want to cook more quickly and traditionally, get a fuel-based stove. Don't do inductive unless you're going to invest in the battery capacity and inverter anyway for other uses.

u/Monkey_Tennis · 1 pointr/RateMyTea

Mate, as an Englishman in the US, you gotta buy a kettle. Been here 12 years, and only finally bought this kettle:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MG89K5W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's life-changing. I tried hot water from the coffee machine, microwaving water etc.

There is no substitute for your own kettle. And you can find tea bags on Amazon for almost every preference. Get amongst!

u/FuckTheAdmins · 1 pointr/HomeKit

I think all modern kettles are required by law to have a switch.

I have this nifty Secura Kettle which has a flip tab. But it's mechanical, so it stays in the on position.

So I fill it up, and push the tab. Now it heats up when I turn on my iHome outlet.

u/misspeden · 1 pointr/tea

It's decent, I mean there is no temp gauge so it simply boils, but no problems thus far. Its half silicone so it's collapsible which is great for tucking away. Con: doesn't detach to clean.

edit: link

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MG89K5W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/DirntDirntDirnt · 1 pointr/Coffee

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XPLM49J/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I like this one a lot. It used to be a good deal cheaper than the Bonavita one but the price might go down again soon. This one only has 5 temperature settings but you might be fine with that. I found that when using the Bonavita one I got a little too crazy/anal with the temperature control! This one limits how picky I can be, which is a good thing IMO.

u/Doc_Seven · 1 pointr/Coffee

How many oz cups?

I have been very happy with this kettle but it does not do more than 1 L.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XPLM49J?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

u/bubbleteafaerie · 1 pointr/Coffee

I bought this one from amazon and have been using it for pourovers. It's quite easy to use and the keep warm function is awesome for keeping water at temp between blooming and pours. I use cold filtered water from the fridge and it heats up in the time it takes me to measure beans, grind, and wet my filter.

u/ijssvuur · 1 pointr/exmormon

Loose leaf tea is great! It's so much better. Bigger leaves and less fine particles (fannings) mean it will be less bitter. Those little pieces steep really quickly, and make it bitter and almost metallic.

There's also temperature and steep time that you have to look out for, and adjust to your taste. Some greens only need 15 seconds of steeping in 160f water, while some blacks are best in 200f for 2-3 minutes.

I didn't know at first, but color varies a lot. A green can be ready when it's almost totally clear, or a dark green color, but most will be a yellow color (the result is often called the liquor or broth).

One of my favorites is an irish breakfast tea, with like a tablespoon full of leaves for a really strong but not at all bitter tea.

Sometimes people will intentionally steep tea for a long time, then add warm water to dilute it.

Check out r/tea, it's the coolest and most relaxed sub ever. "Oh, you like cheap lipton tea bags? That's cool, whatever you like!".

Tea balls suck, by the way. They don't let the leaves expand and mix evenly.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ABVM226/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This is what I use, and it's great.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/ya/ref=oh_aui_i_sh_post_o17?ie=UTF8&ac=od&ii=&ij=&noi=&of=&oi=&oid=105-5075213-2947460 This is my mug. The infuser came broken, but it's great watching the water mix and change color.

Edit:
These are some of my favorites that I've gotten off Amazon

This is some of the best Jasmine tea I've had, and it's super cheap. I got mine for $8.

This is some really good mint tea, good balance, really refreshing.

This is a good oolong, which is really good and way different from most other teas. It's roasted, which gives it a unique flavor. This is the black dragon (Oolong is actually Chinese for black dragon), which tastes more like a black, but they also have a green dragon oolong that is more green, if that's your preference.

That's just what I've gotten from Amazon, but the best stuff I've gotten is from The Devotea. They had a crazy 75% off sale so I just bought some of everything, and it was all consistently very good, very high quality.

This kettle has saved me a lot of trouble, it works really well once you figure it out, and you don't have to worry about boiling water and letting it sit for 3 minutes or something, you just push the button a couple times to choose the temperature.

u/jeffwhit · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

Second this, even if you buy a pre-built, purpose made brewing kettle, there are way cheaper, perfectly great options other than Blichman.

u/CaptainCanadaa · 1 pointr/AeroPress

You all do not know the terrors we face on our side of the Atlantic. Trump may be our real life Scooby-Doo villain, but what's worse... we lack the knowledge of the most essential kitchen tool. I spent a year in Ireland, though, and there they all seemed fine with these cheap plastic kettles. It was so scary to think of the carcinogens...

Now, even I digress.

I think I will go with a regular one, the variable temp will not be essential, but I'll find one where I can toss in a thermometer definitely. Do you focus on wattage much? I'm deciding between two, one 1000W and one 1500W. They also have all these spout shapes It's just overwhelming. Thoughts?

So many thanks for your words. Any opinion is consolation to me. I'm plagued by indecisiveness.

Precise HeatTM

Secura 1.8

u/kawirydr · 1 pointr/udub

Make as much top ramen as you'd like:

amzn.com/B00DEQDEZA

u/momo_the_monster · 0 pointsr/BuyItForLife

i've had this Capresso for a few years now and I love it. Not sure on longeivity but it's been great so far.

u/shrtstck · 0 pointsr/tea

I am a fan of my Capresso kettle.

http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-259-03-Kettle-Polished-Chrome/dp/B000BY4ZHO/

although to be fair, 200ºF should be suitable for most teas you want to drink and get caffeine, herbal mixtures need to be near boiling point but those are 1) not gonna give you caffeine and 2) technically not tea [i only say that to cover myself from obligatory reddit pedantry]

you may not need to be spending money in the first place :)

u/[deleted] · -1 pointsr/Homebrewing

If you want an 8 gallon pot. I have 16gal bayou classics whith a king kooker burner its a bigger set up and cost more but easier to upgrade from.

Bayou Classic 800-416 16 Gallon Stainless Steel 6 Piece Brew Kettle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0082X3D06/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6zntyb9C9E4FN

King Kooker 94/90TKD Portable Dual-Burner Propane 30-Inch Patio Cart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00264G584/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TAntybXG1J44V

Its 3 times the price but you can go to all grain alot easier!