Five of the best kettles
Stylish devices to brew the perfect cuppa
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1. Smeg Mini Kettle
 
If space is at a premium, this stylish kettle fits the bill. It holds 800ml (enough for three cups) and is quite fast despite only having a relatively low 1,400 wattage. Available in seven colours, with anti-slip feet.
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2. Bosch Styline
 
With 3,000W of power, this 1.5-litre kettle is seriously quick to boil. It has four different temperature settings for the perfect cuppa depending on the tea, plus a handy “keep warm function” and boil-dry protection.
3. Russell Hobbs Quiet Boil Kettle
 
This unflashy 1.7-litre kettle claims to be 75% quieter than average. Compact and simple to use, it has a perfect pour spout and boils one cup in 45 seconds.
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4. Kenwood Elegancy Earl Grey Kettle
 
You can boil enough water for two cups of tea in just 30 seconds with this 3,000W, 1.7-litre kettle. The base is a bit flimsy, but the kettle has a wide spout, and there’s a matching toaster.
5. Philips Eco Conscious Collection HD9365 Kettle
 
Made from 100% bio-based plastics to reduce its carbon footprint, this 1.7-litre capacity kettle has 2,200W of power. It’s easy to lift even when full, and has an unusually clear water-level gauge.
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