Tower T10063BLK Renaissance 1.7 Litre, 3 kw Ultra-Fast Quiet Boil Kettle in Matt Black

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The outside of a stainless-steel kettle will of course get hot, as metal conducts heat really well, so people with children in the house may opt for a plastic kettle for this reason. The easy to clean, hardwearing body ensures you can effortlessly wipe away any stains that may appear, for a long-lasting kitchen essential Like quite a few kettles around this price point, the Renaissance promises a "quiet boil" function. In practise, we've found that this generally doesn't mean much. With the Renaissance, though, our experts did think it was reasonably quiet. Tower Renaissance Kettle: The Verdict

Due to the health concerns surrounding BPA, a lot of kettles are now BPA free. However, research suggests that BPA alternatives such as BPS could be just as bad. Plastic is known to contain chemicals that can have harmful effects on humans. These chemicals include phthalates, BPA and BPS (a common alternative to BPA). BPA This timeless stylish kettle is for use on all types of hobs including gas, electric, induction radiant and halogen. Longevity is something a lot of us will consider when splashing a bit more cash on an appliance, especially when the UK ranks 3rd in the biggest tea drinkers in the world! Our No.1 kettle choice is the Susteas Stainless Steel Kettle, which enables boiling hot water from the stove, whilst avoiding plastic.

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The benefit of hob kettles is that they come largely plastic-free, and are quite well made. They consist of superior mechanisms, and so are not cheap to make. This tends to mean they will last longer, and will not need to be thrown out into landfills, unlike regular plastic kettles. This can mean a much safer and energy-efficient cuppa and hob kettles are now extremely versatile. They can be used on gas, halogen, induction, radiant, and electric (if needed) hobs. Some hob kettles cannot be used on ceramic hobs.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a compound found in a lot of plastic products that can leak out when the plastic is heated. The large 1.7L capacity lets you make up to 7 cups of tea or coffee from one fill, perfect when hosting your family and friends This stylish kettle from the Italian brand Ottoni Fabbrica is a great choice if you’re looking for a kettle with longevity, as it is a bit of an investment piece.The most striking thing about the Renaissance kettle, though, has to be the large temperature gauge on the front. On the matching toaster, the equivalent dial is used to set the browning level. Here, it's just decorative- it's not like some other kettles where you can set the temperature. However, we still thought that it was a nice touch, as it lets you see how close the water is to boiling, and brings a nice analogue touch to our increasingly digital world. We all know that plastic is practical and has so many uses in our everyday lives, but is all of this plastic actually doing us any good? BPA contaminated foods and drinks could be causing a whole manner of issues in the human body, with speculated links to infertility, learning difficulties, diabetes, breast cancer and lots of other pretty major health concerns. BPA is linked to obesity and is also said to disrupt the development of unborn children and young children who are exposed to this substance. If you’re looking for a kettle with minimal amounts of plastic, we’ve reviewed 6 of the best below.