Moss & Stone Rapid Boil Portable Cordless Electric Kettle

If you like hot beverages like cocoa, tea or coffee, boiling water can easily become part of daily life. While it’s simple enough to heat a pot of water on the stove, the process can be laborious. An electric kettle lets you simply plug your kettle in and insert water, leaving you ready to enjoy your favorite beverage in a matter of minutes.

But there are more benefits to electric kettles than easy, fast boiling water. With an electric kettle, you take hot water along with you wherever you go. Want to spend a weekend at a cabin or hotel? Pack up your kettle and go. Even if your destination doesn’t have a stove or coffeemaker, you’ll be set.

If you’re making coffee using hot water, it’s essential to use freshly ground coffee if you can. This will ensure you get the best flavor possible. You can buy portable coffee grinders to take with you if you want portability.

It’s also essential to get your water to the right temperature before pouring it over coffee grounds. The best water temperature for roasting coffee is 195-205 degrees Fahrenheit. Since the boiling point of liquid is 212 degrees, you should be fairly safe, but resting your water 30 seconds after boiling it can help reduce the risk you’ll scald your grounds.

To make pour-over coffee, you’ll need a filter. You’ll then pour a small amount of the hot water over the grounds, then wait for it to do something called “bloom,” which shows your coffee is fresh. As carbon dioxide is released, you’ll see the liquid begin to bubble and swell. This process can take about 30 seconds. Once that’s complete, you can begin pouring the hot water in four short pours, spacing each one apart by 30 seconds. When you remove your filter, you should have a delicious cup of coffee.

• Electric kettles come in multiple builds, some of which are more compact than others. But if you opt for a space-saving design, check the water capacity. You’ll need much more water for each cup of coffee than the cup will actually contain, so keep that in mind.
• Those who plan to make multiple cups using one pot should look for a kettle with a keep-warm feature. This will allow you to use part of the water, then come back to it when you’re ready for more.
• Safety features like automatic shutoff can protect your household. Some electric kettles also have boil-dry protection, which cuts the pitcher off if it senses that there’s no water inside.
• If you’re concerned about chemicals in the containers you use to heat foods and liquids, look for a pitcher that is free of BPA.
• The power of the heating element also influences how quickly your water comes to a boil. One that puts out at least 1500 watts of heat can typically heat water faster than you’d get to the same temperature in the microwave.
• If you don’t want to deal with coffee grounds and filters, you can find coffee bags at any supermarket. These are especially handy if you’re taking your electric kettle on vacation with you.
• You’ll need to clean your kettle after each use and allow it to thoroughly dry out before storing it. Look for one with an opening that gives you enough room to clean the interior.
• Pay attention to the cord. A long cord can get in the way, but it also gives you more flexibility in where you set the pitcher up. Make sure there’s storage for the cord if that matters.
• Some electric kettles can spill while you’re pouring the water. Look at the design of the spout to make sure it won’t create messes you’ll have to clean up.
• Being able to control the temperature of your water can come in handy. For ideal coffee, the temperature should be slightly lower than boiling, so if you can’t control the water temperature on the pitcher, make sure you let the water rest for about 30 seconds after it reaches boiling before you begin to pour it over the coffee grounds.