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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Glass Water Kettles - capresso, electric kettle

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This kettle is so much more than what I expected. All the stovetop kettles I have used over the years took a few minutes to boil the water. This kettle takes 90 seconds, sometimes less. It is just amazing, and it shocks people when they first see it in action. Honestly, it took a while to adjust to it's speed - you get in a groove and think, OK I have this much time to get my coffee/tea/oatmeal ready while I wait for the water to boil. Then, 90 seconds later, you remember that things are different now that you own this kettle. I could not be happier with my purchase. This kettle cost the same on Amazon as it did elsewhere - but on Amazon, the shipping was monumentally less. On one kitchen supply website, they wanted to charge me $38 for ground shipping!! Not so with Amazon, very inexpensive shipping and it arrived very quickly. I am the most satisfied customer you could imagine - and this transaction typifies Amazon in my opinion: great products and great, inexpensive (but quality) service. I'd give this item and transaction 10 stars if I could.

While reading this reviews for this product (and other kettles) I was really worried about the smell issues that so many people have mentioned. But this pot has also received top reviews from other sources so I was torn. I finally decided to give it a try. We have had no problem with what so ever. What is arrived we boiled a pot of water and dumped it as suggested. And used it every day since. The water heats up quickly and the handle stays cool. Some mentioned that it the pot was noisy. I find that I like the bit of noise as I can leave the room but I can tell how far along the process is by the noise it make. And it isn't like it the sound is all that intrusive. It is easy to use and very stylish as well. A great product

I ordered the Capresso but was a little worried about the reviews which talked about a smell some people experienced when the unit was working. Got it, followed the directions and did notice the smell the first couple of times I used it. But, like other reviewers have noted, the smell goes away after a few uses. We've had it two weeks and use it two or three times a day. No smell, quick heating and great looking. you can lengthen or shorten the cord. It's great! No surprise that Americ'as test kitchen ranked it first.

It's very well designed. Boils water very quickly. The electrical cord hides safely under the base which allows you to use only as much cord as you need. The glass the thick and well-made. Has stayed in like-new condition in the two weeks under heavy use---won't need cleaning too frequently.



The glass is also good, because it doesn't look like yet another appliance on my kitchen counter----being glass, it doesn't take up much visual space. Another plus about the glass: you can see how much water is in the kettle.



The kettle fits easily on to the base. You don't need to align it just so, as with some other types of kettles. This only simply fits on to the base and can swivel in full in either direction.



The measuring markings are easy to read and were placed in a thoughtful position.



Although another reader complained about smell, I did not at all have any problem with strange smells. I don't think her/his unit is the norm.



My only complaint---which is an extremely minor one---is that there are no metric markings, only imperial (US, not UK). No big deal, really.

After searching high and low for an electric water kettle that wasn't made of plastic, I finally came across the Capresso. I was hesitant to buy it at first because of the few negative reviews I read here regarding bad tasting water, possible plastic, and a bad smell. I finally went ahead with the purchase after a fruitless search for an alternative. I'm glad I did! This kettle is wonderful. It heats the water up very quickly and I've had no problems with bad tasting water or a bad smell. Though the lid is plastic, the heating element at the bottom of the pot is clearly stainless steel, not plastic. I heartily recommend the Capresso.

The Capresso glass kettle is an efficient, user-friendly, reliable, attractive appliance. It is doubtful that the faint plastic odor which is noticeable when it is new affects the quality or safety of the boiled water. We purchased it approx. 1 month ago and use it several times daily. We are on well water and boil all of our drinking water with the kettle. There is no strange taste. I have used Durgol, a Swiss decalcifier, once to remove the mild mineral deposits on the heating bulb. The deposits on the heating bulb cleared up and the glass is crystal clear. We enjoy using this kettle (we have owned other brands) and hope that it will be a dependable product for a long

time for all who purchase it.

Capresso H2O Plus Glass Water Kettles

• Cordless glass water kettle lifts easily from 360-degree swivel base


• 1-1/2-quart capacity; German Schott glass with min/max markings


• Concealed heating element; auto shut-off upon boiling for added safety


• Generous handle with slip-free, textured underside ensures a secure grip


• Measures 6-1/4 by 8 by 9 inches; 1-year limited warranty

After reading a lot of reviews here at Amazon, I decided I didn't want a plastic kettle. I was also leery of the metal ones because they get so hot. I found one metal one I decided to purchase, and it was no longer available. When I searched on electric kettles again, this one had been added. Many of the reviews were positive, and we liked the idea of boiling in glass, so we decided to give it a try. It's been in daily use for almost 20 months now, multiple times on some days, and we couldn't be more pleased. It heats the water incredibly quickly. The auto shut off is a great safety feature, and I like the soft base which protects your counter when using the carafe away from the base. It's easy to clean, and it looks nice. We've recommended it to several friends, and they are all happy with their purchases. One truth in advertising fact - the "polished chrome" is really plastic, but that doesn't detract from the usability of this great kettle. Great value, durable item, well worth the money. If ours breaks, we will replace it with another just like it - we like it that much. - Capresso - Electric Kettle - Tea Kettle - Boil Water
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Whistling Kettle - tea kettle, tea kettles

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This kettle is great! I no longer have to worry about what the inside of the kettle is lined with - glass is clean and toxin-free. I use it on low-medium heat, and don't leave it sitting there boiling away. The whistle isn't real loud, but I'm hearing impaired and I can still hear it from another room. Since I drink MANY cups of tea a day, this kettle is getting lots of use. I hope it holds up over the long term, because I really like it a lot. And you sure can't beat the price!

This kettle is great! I no longer have to worry about what the inside of the kettle is lined with - glass is clean and toxin-free. I use it on low-medium heat, and don't leave it sitting there boiling away. The whistle isn't real loud, but I'm hearing impaired and I can still hear it from another room. Since I drink MANY cups of tea a day, this kettle is getting lots of use. I hope it holds up over the long term, because I really like it a lot. And you sure can't beat the price!

This kettle is a revelation for me. I was looking to replce my KitchenAid kettle that started to rust on the inside. The rust is from me neglecting it (not wiping it down after use and such). But I never liked the handle that gets really warm and uncomfortable.



I forgot how I came across this, but I'm so glad I did. Here're 2 things I really love:



1. The handle stays cool, because it's so far off to the side, unlike my old KitchenAid (and most other kettle).

And the location also makes it easier to pour (there's less angle to pour. You hardly lift up your arm). The first time I used it, I actually blurted out "Oh, dang, this is awesome!". With the KitchenAid, I would sometimes use a towel because the handle gets really uncomfortably warm.



2. I can pop this baby in the dishwasher! I don't have to worry about any rusting issue, either.



3. The price is about a third of the KitchenAid! (well, this last one is relative to what your other kettle is).



The negatives are:



1. I obviously have to be extra careful not to bang this around (I tend to smack things on the faucet).



2. I have to watch not to shock the kettle by filling in cold water while the kettle is still hot. I personally wouldn't have this problem. But I can see if someone needs to make multiple batch of coffee (say, during the holidays), you'd have to wait until the kettle cools down a bit before you can fill it with cold tap water, otherwise the glass might shatter.



I still give it 5 stars even with the 2 negatives. The negatives are more like inherent problems, not from bad design. Kinda like cast iron pans.

For my needs, this is the perfect tea kettle. It's great at heating water for french press coffee and boiling water for hot tea. I even steep tea right in the kettle when making iced tea.



The wide mouth makes it easy to clean, and the fact that it is clear makes it a lot easier than your typical tea kettle to tell that it is clean.



The only caveat I've found is that the whistle is rather quiet. I look at this as a positive -- I can make myself a cup of tea early in the morning or late at night without waking my roomate. If you need to know when your water is boiling from another room, though, you may want to consider another product.

Medelco 1-WK112-BL-4 12-Cup Glass Stovetop Whistling Kettle

This kettle is easy to use and easy to clean (you can even put it in the dishwasher if you like). It comes with a heat diffuser for use on electric ranges, but I suggest using it even for glasstop ranges as well. The whistle works well, but is a little more throaty than the high-pitch whistle on your standard metal tea-kettle. I use a probe thermometer and place it in the whistle hole, and let the water get between 200-205 degrees Fahrenheit - which is the proper brewing temperature for the best cup of coffee.



The kettle has a clean, retro design and is very well-constructed. Some reviewers have noted that the handle heats-up. I believe this is most likely because they are using the "big burner" on their stove and not the smaller one that is the proper size for the tea kettle (thus the handle is over the outside of the burner and causes it to heat-up). So just make sure to use the smaller, more appropriate-sized burner to prevent over-heating the handle. Regardless, the handle is pretty strong, and the entire kettle is solidly-built. The kettle is made in Germany, according to the documentation that comes with it (though the company is based in the USA).



I use glass almost exclusively for all of my cooking (like Corning Visions pots and pans, this Kettle, and so on) and if I can offer some suggestions to make sure your glass cookware (like this kettle) last you a lifetime, make sure that the outside is clean and dry when you place it on the burner, and turn the burner on low temperature for a few minutes and then turn it to medium to heat-up. Gently easing-up the temperature like that allows the glass to expand slowly and prevents cracking (which happens when you heat fast - though only rarely). Another tip I mentioned earlier - always use the heat diffuser! You probably won't need it for gas ranges, but for electric and glass-top ranges, use it to be on the safe side. When you take the pot off of the hot burner - DON'T place it on a cold burner or on the counter - this causes the glass to contract quickly and could possibly cause it to crack eventually. Instead, place it on a folded, dry towel or on a pot holder or two. Let id cool before you rinse it or clean it. - Tea Kettle - Tea Kettles - Glass Kettle - Glass Teapot
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