These Highly Rated Whistling Tea Kettles Sing A Tune When Your Water Is Ready
byIleana Morales Valentine
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With no need for a timer or babysitting, a whistling tea kettle humbly lets you know when its work is done. But while it's a relatively straightforward purchase, all kettles aren't created equal. The best whistling tea kettles are made of stainless steel and offer a comfortable pour day after day.
Here's what to know before you shop.
Materials
Shopping for tea kettles will lead you to a lot of stainless steel options, which are popular for being durable yet lightweight. Resistant to rust, stainless steel is a stronger material overall and more high-end looking than alternatives like zinc alloy.
An enamelware coating may be added to protect the kettle’s metal, add attractive colors, and create better heat conduction, though it’s often at a premium and should never be left empty for too long on your heat source, which can result in a damaged coating.In any whistling tea kettle, built-up steam creates vibrations that eventually result in a whistle based on the kettle’s design; some whistling kettles may be louder than others.
Handles
The best tea kettles have heat-resistant handles wrapped in silicone or plastic/synthetic materials for safe pours of hot or boiling water. Some tea kettles even have rotating handles for a more comfortable refilling of the kettle. A well-designed handle also keeps your hand out of hot steam’s path as you pour.
Size
Most tea kettles hold about 2 quarts of water. For one or two cups at a time, a tea kettle on the smaller side will serve you well. Smaller kettles will also be easier to store if you don’t need to use a kettle every day. Avid tea drinkers or those serving a group may prefer a larger tea kettle to cut back on trips to the stove.
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