Does it really matter what you drink your tea out of? Yes, it does! You already know that the kettle you use to heat the water and the teapot you use to brew the tea impact the flavor. Did you know that the material, shape, and size of the cup also have a major impact on the flavor and odor of your tea? Not only that, cups also impact the entire tea ritual. If … [Read more...] about Best Tea Cups (Reviews And In-Depth Buyer’s Guide)
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How To Make Tea Without A Kettle (Using Tools We All Have)
You want a cup of tea, but you don't have a kettle. What to do? How do you make tea without a kettle? The kettle provides the hot water, so you really just need a another way to get that. And we all need boiling water from time to time and manage to get it without a kettle, right? Use one of those methods to make your tea without a kettle. You can heat water in a … [Read more...] about How To Make Tea Without A Kettle (Using Tools We All Have)
How To Make Tea In A Kettle (And Why You Usually Shouldn’t)
You can certainly make tea without using a kettle at all. But it isn’t the best idea. Assuming you use it correctly. You want to use a kettle to make tea. But you don't want to make tea in the kettle. There are a number of reasons why this is a bad idea and we'll go into those below. But there are also times when it makes sense to brew directly in the kettle. For … [Read more...] about How To Make Tea In A Kettle (And Why You Usually Shouldn’t)
Cuisinox Whistling Tea Kettle Review
The Cuisinox satin-finish whistling tea kettle is the best choice on the market. It has every feature you need and sells at a great price. That said, it is not right for everyone. While the price is great, it is higher than many competing models. Most of those are not very good, but there is one that is. It costs much less than the Cuisinox and has all the same … [Read more...] about Cuisinox Whistling Tea Kettle Review
All-Clad Whistling Tea Kettle Review
The All-Clad whistling tea kettle is the highest priced model we've reviewed. Is the high price justified? Yes, most definitely. But not for everyone. In fact, for most, we recommend a different model. More on that below toward the bottom of the review. So why do we recommend a different model? It costs less, but has more features. There are a few key things … [Read more...] about All-Clad Whistling Tea Kettle Review
Le Creuset Q9401-17 Whistling Tea Kettle Review
You can see at first glance that the Le Creuset Q9401 kettle is very different from the rest. They're all silver. The Le Creuset comes in 9 different colors and none of them are silver. Does this make the Le Creuset better? Of course not. It just makes it different. Color isn't the only thing. Its size also sets it apart. It is the smallest of our top whistling … [Read more...] about Le Creuset Q9401-17 Whistling Tea Kettle Review
Amfocus Whistling Tea Kettle Review
This whistling tea kettle from Amfocus is the best value model that we recommend. But it is not our top budget pick. Why is that? Is it not any good? Let's make this clear right away: this is a great option. We would not recommend it, if it wasn't. But it costs quite a bit more than our top budget pick. And while it is the better overall value, if you are on … [Read more...] about Amfocus Whistling Tea Kettle Review
Mueller Austria Stove Top Whistling Tea Kettle Review
The Mueller Austria whistling tea kettle is not the one we recommend for most people. But it is one of our favorites. In the budget category, it is actually our top pick. If you can afford to spend a bit more, we recommend the Pykal kettle over this one. But if your budget is limited, you can't do better than the Mueller Austria. At a low price, you get a well … [Read more...] about Mueller Austria Stove Top Whistling Tea Kettle Review
Pykal Whistling Tea Kettle With iCool Handle Review
Are you boiling water for tea in a microwave? Or a regular pot? I've done both and they're far from ideal. To get the most out of your tea leaves, you should be using an actual kettle to boil water. And the good news is that they are no longer expensive. This whistling tea kettle from Pykal is a great example. We named it our best value whistling kettle for a … [Read more...] about Pykal Whistling Tea Kettle With iCool Handle Review
Best Whistling Tea Kettles (Efficient, Durable And Inexpensive)
Don't you just love whistling tea kettles? Even though I have an electric kettle, I still like to use my whistling kettle from time to time. There's just something so nostalgic about that whistle that somehow makes tea time even more special. But aren't they old-fashioned and inefficient? Not at all. Today's kettles are designed with modern methods and materials, … [Read more...] about Best Whistling Tea Kettles (Efficient, Durable And Inexpensive)