Hot Pot Express - hot water, tea kettle

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I love this little pot! It boils water and cooks everything very fast!! I have one at home and one for my travels. This little hot pot is terrific when one is away from home and has no kitchen. The non-stick bottom makes this pot a breeze to clean up! I have dietary restrictions and can not go out and "grab a bite" like most other people, when I am not near my house. I especially recommend this pot to anyone who may suffer the same problem as me. I would be lost without this pot, when I need to be away from home. :-)

At my workplace we have no hot water dispenser. Before this, I was resorting to microwaving a mug of hot water. I was recommended this device as a tool for shaving, but I found that it got the water a little too hot for my shaving needs. I took it into work and have been loving the thing ever since. In the time it takes me to clean a spoon in the sink and get yogurt out of the fridge, the water is hot enough for tea. The exterior stays quite cool and can be picked up and touched immediately even when the water inside is scalding hot. I've even boiled milk, water, and black tea together in this unit without problems. Cleans quite easily.

I bought one of these close to ten years ago and it's still going strong, though I've taken it on three cross-country trips, countless weekend getaways and even to Guatemala.



Why? First, I don't like using hotel/motel coffee units -- who knows how clean their innards are? This holds more liquid, is easy to clean, and I know where it's been!



Second, it's useful for more than just heating water. I once took my daughter to a nice Disneyland hotel for four days, and did all our cooking in this little pot because food was so pricey. I heated soup, ramen, veggies, all kinds of things... and we actually ate well (though simply) the whole time.



Other reviewers have noted that it doesn't have auto shut-off. That's a good point, and it's a bit of a pain, particularly when you're as forgetful as I am. But the water always boils loudly enough that I hear it. Could be a problem in everyday use if you are wandering from room to room; fine for a motel.



The flip side is being able to adjust the heat level, which I don't think you could do if the unit shut off automatically. I've found that VERY handy for things that need a gentle heat, and use that feature a lot.



Power cord is frustratingly short, but necessarily so for safety reasons.



Naturally, anything that holds 32 oz. of water is a little bulky, but when I put it in my suitcase I just jam socks and breakables into it, so it ends up taking less room than you'd think. You can snap the top off, which is also a help when packing it. It's fairly lightweight.



The reason I'm back at this page is that my daughter just went to college and took the pot with her. I need a replacement for my travels without her! I was amazed to find the same pot is still being sold after all these years. That's probably a good sign about its quality in an era when things get redesigned every year.



At this price, if it lasted a year or two of steady use, I think I'd still be happy.

Rival 4071-WN 32-Ounce Hot Pot Express

Great for cooking soups, noodles, vegetables, and much more. The Hot Pot boils water up to 60% faster than a microwave and it's easy to clean non-stick cooking surface.

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Hot Shot Hot Water Dispenser - hot water, electric water kettle

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Are you tired of having to get your tea kettle, waiting for it to heat up, and worrying about forgetting it when running to do a quick other errand? Then you will agreed with me that this product is a miracle worker.



With this hotshot, you can heat up water very quickly for teas, hot chocolates, and for coffee presses. This is useful at home as I can set it up really quickly as I am running around doing other things.



The other great use for it (which I'm going to buy a second for!) is to keep on the desk to refill my coffee press at work. It is tiny and out of the way, so I don't have to worry too much about it.



Two cautions though: You can't turn it "Off", so if you accidentally hit the on button while plugged in, unplug it quickly! Fill it with water, and replug it back in. It isn't made to handle heating up with no water inside. Also, I don't recommend leaving the water in there and reusing it next time.



One con I have seen is that people don't like that they cannot fit tall cups under it. I have run into this, but honestly, I would rather not fit a cup than have it be taller. It tucks away nicely under things on my counter, and that is another reason I like it so much -- it just tucks away! To solve that problem, I just grab a lower cup, and since it is still clean, put it upside down on the draining board. It really isn't a hassle.

If you over-fill the water reservoir, as with any boiling water, it will boil over. This can be remedied by following the instructions.



As long as you use it as it was designed to be use, it will boil water without a hitch. My mother and I have been using this now for a couple of months to make tea, and I get a much more consistent brew than boiling water on the stove or in the microwave. Probably saving a decent bit of electricity too.

Sunbeam 6131 Hot Shot Hot Water Dispenser

A must-have for hot beverages & soups!

I had a white version of this product for close to ten years. However, I forgot to drain it and water lingered for close to a month. It was nasty and I had to throw it out. The black version is much sleeker and I'm confident it will last just as long as my old one. It's fast and efficient. The only drawback is that it doesn't accomodate very tall mugs. Not that big a deal for me. I use this at work and couldn't live without it.

I had originally purchased a cordless electric kettle for heating water. While it did work, it required a minimum amount of water which was more than I ever needed and took a few minutes to heat. This is SO much more convenient! I can premeasure just the amount of water I need before I add to the dispenser and it literally heats it to boiling in mere seconds!! This is so handy for any "instant" food...oatmeal, cup of noodles, mashed potatoes, and hot cocoa to name a few. This is definately one of the best and most used appliances I own. I highly recommend it!!

Absolutely love this product! I made the purchased two weeks ago - with the intention of using it to make hot water for tea in the office. For the simple purpose of heating water VERY quickly, you can't really get a better deal. A couple things to note: 1. It can NOT warm up soups, etc. 2. All hot water must be drained after every use 3. You can not adjustable temperature (Boiling water only). That's fine w/ me ... since I can definitely wait a minute or two to cool down before putting my sencha tea in my cup : )

A great gadget for those who love their hot drinks in seconds. Saves heating a stove burner for a cup or two. Also, great travel companion or for camping or boating. The white version of this same product has been around since the mid to late 1970's and worked just as good then as the black model works today. I'd rather use my Hotshot over using a Nuke oven or stove burner for instant beverages.



UPDATE: When I referred to this same item on the market back in the 1970's, it was made in the USA and our products lasted longer.



The newest model I purchased barely 2 years ago was used several times in a day AND, everyday. It worked fine up until its "quit date" and then became another piece of garbage. Maybe I over used this item on a daily basis in order to save heating an electric coil burner with an "old fashioned" tea kettle.



Well, trying to be the green person I have felt I have tried to be when it was not "political incorrect..........I am now back to my tea kettle on the stove and will never buy this product again. China made products do not impress me one bit.



They are made very cheaply electrical wise verses what the USA used to make.



I still love this appliance and how it can work for home or travel.



With all the cheap components made, which go into alot of today's products.....I will gladly look for older tag sale finds made in the USA before I purchase another "made in china product". Their QUALITY CONTROL leaves much to be desired!!!!



At least with American made products, many times the "quality went in before the name went on" We as USA citizens have to get back to our basic routes and manufacture quality products once again!!!!!!!!

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Vitesses 1.7L (7-Cup) Electric Kettle - hot water, electric tea kettle

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I spent hours researching every electric kettle available (and looking at them in person, in stores) before settling on this one. I've owned it for about 6 months now, and it's been great. The concealed heating element and the simple one-piece plastic jug design make it very easy to clean (not that I've needed to) and leak resistant (I assume, from a design perspective, since mine has no leaks yet). The only way it could leak is if the grommet sealing the metal bottom piece to the plastic jug developed a leak, whereas most of the stainless steel kettles being sold have several parts, many seams, and thus many places a leak could develop. There is some mild browning of the plastic inside the jug, I suppose a reaction to the high heat. This same thing happened with my roommate's older plastic electric kettle, so it's to be expected. People complain about plastic vs. stainless steel, I settled on plastic for one primary reason: it is a better insulator, so not only will it keep the water hotter for longer, it will be safer to handle in general (ie. it won't burn you or a child if it is accidentally picked up by its sides while it contains hot water). People complain about plastic "leeching chemicals" into the water, I haven't noticed any difference in taste, personally, and I doubt stainless steel would be much "safer" than plastic in this respect. The switch works great, and mine has never spilled water or over-boiled it (as long as it contains the minimum recommended amount of water). The spout and handle shapes make it easy to pour, and the locking top makes it pretty tough to spill. Definitely recommended, I'm buying another one for my parents right now.



PS - While researching electric kettles, I frequently saw complaints of how kettles designed for use in the USA don't heat water as fast as those in the UK. This is for a very simple reason: UK uses 240 volt power, USA uses 120 volts. Most electrical receptacles are rated for 15 amps (though the kitchen are often has at least two 20-amp circuits, per NEC recommendations). Watts = volts * amps, which means that UK kettles can get up to 240 volts * 15 amps = 3600 watts, while USA kettles can get up to 120 volts * 15 amps = 1800 watts. Manufacturers might sometimes avoid approaching this limit, perhaps due to safety or liability issues? Just note that this 1750 watt Tfal kettle is very close to the typical USA receptacle wattage rating. It's just about as high as you'll be able to get in the USA...most other USA electric kettles only go up to 1500 watts.

I got more than I expected. Which is good, because it seemed over priced when I bought it. But it was the only one I could find with a truly variable temp control. Now, I think the price was fair.



Pro's

- Variable temprature: This is why I picked this product. I wanted full control of the temp of the water.

- Filtered spout: I don't use it. Could be useful for keeping tea or any other particles in the pot while pouring.

- Dock station: The pot is easily removed from doc, so there is no cord in the way when pouring.

- Hidden Cord: Cord winds up inside the dock. Makes it easy to hide extra cord, if you have that luxury. See Cons :(.

- Insulated: Keeps water hot for a long time.

- Auto off: Turns of when it gets to temperature.

I bought this electric kettle mostly for making coffee in my french press. However, I use it for much more. I never realized how much an electric kettle would help around the house. I now use it for the following... coffee, tea, cocoa, instant oatmeal, ramen, any cooking/baking that calls for boiled water, pre-boiling water for pasta, and even hot water for cleaning around the house.



Pros

-Heats water FAST! (1750 watts, as another poster listed, is just under the 1800 W US limit)

-Keeps the water hot for a good bit of time. (Put it this way, I make coffee, throw it in a thermos, and leave for work. When my wife wakes up 45 minutes later, it's still plenty hot to make instant oatmeal)

-Cordless pouring/filling

-Adjustable temp (drinkable cocoa temp to full boil)

-I haven't experienced any plastic taste that other commenter mentioned, even when allowing the water to cool as he/she mentioned. (Anyone who feels a need to mention their credentials in an online product review is usually over-critical or full of poo... in my humble opinion)

-Viewing window for filling/knowing how much water is left.

-Cheaper than most comparable kettles out there right now.

T-Fal Vitesses 1.7L (7-Cup) Electric Kettle

I spent six months in the UK and when I came back, I immediately had to get an electric kettle since I was so dependent on one when I was in the UK. Unfortunately, it was much more difficult than I expected to find one that looked decent and felt well-constructed. I was sad to discover that the highly-rated Braun kettle was no longer sold in the US. I checked out a number of the other popular kettles at local stores and found some flaw with all of them.



The T-Fal kettle was the one that looked most similar to the kettles they sell in the UK. I have used the kettle for a few days now and am extremely pleased with its performance. It boils a liter of water in about 4 minutes. The temperature knob is really useful since you're not supposed to use boiling water for more delicate teas.

- Variable temprature: This is why I picked this product. I wanted full control of the temp of the water.

- Filtered spout: I don't use it. Could be useful for keeping tea or any other particles in the pot while pouring.

- Dock station: The pot is easily removed from doc, so there is no cord in the way when pouring.

- Hidden Cord: Cord winds up inside the dock. Makes it easy to hide extra cord, if you have that luxury. See Cons :(.

- Insulated: Keeps water hot for a long time.

- Auto off: Turns of when it gets to temperature.

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Travel Water Heater - beverage heater, tea

Click here for more information Works as advertised. Great for travel. However, you need to be careful that you do not remove it from the cup before you disconnect it. There is an internal fuze that turns the heater off if it gets too hot. Once that happens its shot.

I liked this product but nowhere on my box did it say that if you ever let it boil dry or get too hot, it would be PERMANENTLY disabled! Believe me, I looked when mine stopped working suddenly. I only found out what had happened when I went to buy a replacement. Works great but $15 plus shipping is a little steep for a product you can destroy so easily. How hot is too hot? Just a big caveat.

It does exactly what it says. Compact & good price but $8 for shipping bumps it up a bit. Arrived promptly. It works on dual voltage by taking twice as long to boil a cup of water in the US (110V) as compared to Europe (220 - 240V). 10 minutes plus in the US but I am sure it is worth the wait for a good cup of tea!

My dad travels a lot and he was looking for something like this which can heat up a cup of water in a jiffy. This does the job beautifully. He lives in an asian country where the voltage is 240V and this worked perfectly. A cup of water comes to a boil in less than 3 minutes ! Pretty darn amazing !!

Cheaply made, designed with a self-destruct fuse that permanently kills the unit the first time it senses the unit is hot. Might fail your first use, might last up to a dozen uses, but it's designed to fail pretty quickly. I've bought at least three dozen of these various places during my years of constant travel, and they all fail, no matter how religiously you obey the instructions, don't blame yourself because THEY ARE DESIGNED TO FAIL.

I just think of them now as disposables. If one lasts two uses, I've broken even vs. the price of a cup of coffee. If it works the third time, I'm ahead in savings and convenience; if it lasts a fourth use, I've doubled the price I paid in savings over room service/Starbucks.



Like other reviewers I'd gladly pay much more for a reliable product that does its simple job without self-destructing, but quality US immersion heaters are no longer made. Another industry sold off to China.

One alternative if you're going to Europe/UK: buy a heater locally, you may find better quality, not all there are made in China...yet.



A bulkier less convenient option is to buy a $15-20 variable-dial electric travel 'hot pot'--they too are cheaply made in China, and you're boiling in plastic, but they last much longer than these coils, and with many models you can make soup, boil eggs, etc. See reviews there.

This travel immersion should is very dangerous and should not be used or sold. When our heater arrived, there was a notice that indicated that the heater was made in china, it contains lead, and you should wash your hands after using it. We were going to use the heater to heat coffee or tea while on travel so you can imagine our surprise. If I could give this less than one star I would definitely do that; I am really surprised that Amazon and others are selling this dangerous product. If you don't take my word for it, buy it for yourself and you will see.

I am extremely disappointed with this product. The plastic clip broke the second time I used it. It heats water, but it takes a long time (greater than 5 minutes) to heat an 8 ounce cup. I don't recommend the product unless you want to overpay for a device that marginally works and is cheaply constructed. - Beverage Heater - Tea - Hot Water - Electric Tea Kettle - Immersion Heater
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Hot Water Dispenser - hot shot, hot water

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Whether for tea or or hot oatmeal, this water kettle has performed perfectly. Before I purchased this I tended to use the microwave to heat water. Can't believe what a waste of time and energy that was, not to mention possibly unhealthy. This kettle is even faster than your stove top.



The interior is about 98% metal except for a very tiny amount of plastic. I didn't taste anything bad regardless and my sense of smell/taste is fairly strong.



My only concern is that the instructions clearly say to unplug the kettle when not in use. There's an auto shut-off after the water is boiled so either the manufacturer is being extra extra cautious or they believe there could be a problem. Would prefer to just leave it plugged in and not worry about it, but I follow the directions.

Ever since I got my first electric kettle, I have been a fan of them, corded or not. I went ahead and bought this one from my local Target. It works like a dream-boils water very fast, is well-designed and the handle stays cool. I can tell about where the temperature the water is at by the sound, so if I don't want it at a rolling boil, I can get it the temp I want. The best feature for me is the lid. A while ago, with another kettle, the lid fell off as I was pouring and my hand was BADLY scalded while the steam hit me, and I held on to the D*** thing and set it down in fear that the hot water would spill over the rest of me if I threw it. It was extremely painful. The lid on this kettle is ATTACHED BY A HINGE AND SNAPS SHUT SECURLY. I feel confident that the same accident and injury will not happen with this one.

I've owned a lot of electric kettles over the past 25 years. This one looks great (it's so shiny it's like a mirror), boils very fast, and most importantly, shuts off in about 12-15 seconds. I was unhappy with the best-selling Chef's Choice kettle, as it just took too long to turn off (30-45 seconds was normal). I think the water tastes better in this one also. Maybe it was a good idea after all to have ruined the Chef's Choice by accidentally putting it on top of a gas stove...

Aroma AWK-115S Hot H20 X-Press 1-1/2-Liter Cordless Water Kettle

• Electric hot-water kettle boils up to 1-1/2 liters at cup-a-minute speed


• 360-degree swivel base for cordless pouring; shuts off automatically after boiling


• Water-level indicator; comfortable stay-cool handle; nondrip spout


• Polished stainless-steel housing; removable, washable spout filter


• Measures approximately 8 by 8 by 9 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Don't confuse the electric tea kettle with waffle irons, bread makers, esspresso machines, and veg-a-matics--this is a vital kitchen appliance. This unit, the Aroma 1.5L, is a great plus for tea drinkers. It is quick, safe, very user friendly, and has visual appeal. The methodology is far superior to a stove-top kettle for the following reasons: you're able heat the appropriate quantity of water--no more, no less--thanks to the water level marker on the side; the unit heats water much faster than the stove top; the unit shuts off once the water comes to a boil--no more head-splitting whistle, no more desperate calls to the Fire Department after you have forgotten about the back burner. Get one, you will be glad you did.

I needed a second kettle and didn't want to shell out about $90+ for another Braun WK600 Stainless kettle (which I am happy with). So I bought this Aroma. Not as heavy, but more aesthetic, boils water fast and fully satisfactory. While I have had for less than a week, it's performed very well.



One reviewer said that the "on" switch at the bottom of the pot broke. I noticed that it takes a very light touch to engage, so maybe if a heavy touch is used, this switch could break. Time will tell whether it's a durable product but at this time I'm very happy with the kettle.

It is so efficient that we often use it to heat up water before putting it in a pan on the stove. It is much faster. When we are making pasta we will put a small amount of water in a large pan and fill the teapot. The water in the pot is boiling before the water on the stove. The pot is light, even when full, and has no aftertaste like I have read some of the plastic ones do.

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