Electric Tea Kettle
Advantages and Facts for You
When I was in Ireland, I was first introduced to the electric tea kettle. I was surprised something more traditional was not being used. Okay, I was shocked that my wonderful Irish host said that she had been using an electric kettle for years. I expected a very proper and very old tea pot, perhaps one handed down from generation to generation. Anyway, the tea that was served was great. I did get a bit of a teasing for bringing my own tea from home. What can I say. That's just me. Electric Kettle Facts- They can be made of steel, iron, plastic and metal.
- The upper part can be plastic and the bottom metal.
- The Carpenter Electric Company of the U.S. and the Crompton and Company of England both claim to be the inventor of the electric kettle around 1891.
- They were first used as a novelty by the wealthy to show off the fact that they had electricity.
- They were at first very slow to boil water until 1922 when the Swan Company introduced the heating element inside the kettle. Encasing it with a metal tube helped to speed up the boiling of the water.
Electric Kettle Advantages - Water boils faster.
- They are easy to clean and the handle is cool to the touch.
- Many have an automatic turn off for safety.
- Some have a feature that will keep the water hot for an extended period of time.
Here Are Kettles You May Like:
This kettle features an illuminated blue operating light. It has auto shut off and lifts easily off corded base for use. Also, a cool-touch handle and drip-free pouring design. Since I tend to spill things, I love the drip-free design.I found this one at Teavana.com
This kettle holds up to 54 oz. of water and has a stainless steel locking lid. It is cordless, has a lime scale filter and has twin water level indicators. I found this one at Cooking.com
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