Well the only button higher is the 212 temp- presumably boiling depending on elevation. Did not reach boil with or without the lid. The best water for brewing coffee is usually between 90 and 95 degrees C. This changes between brew methods and recipes. Re-ran tests a few times. Sometimes the results were adequate, Sometimes they were a complete miss.

In testing, this kettle received high scores in speed and temperature accuracy of boiling water and the control panel was bright and easy to follow. One thing we noticed in testing is that the steam is released through a small oval hole in the lid and the consumers should use caution around the hole when the kettle is boiling water to prevent any steam burns. On the plus side - very nice styling. Easy to pour. Empties completely when pouring. Appears sturdy and well made. Blooming is an important step in the brewing process where coffee grounds are lightly saturated with water before the rest of the water is poured. It makes the coffee release CO2, also known as "degassing," which leads to a purer taste. The only other significant area of criticism from long-term owners is one that many steel kettles face: rust. But some added TLC, like routine cleaning and towel drying, should stymie rust issues. Materials: All electric kettles that we tested had stainless steel on the interior and exterior. Some stainless steel models are double-walled which helps the kettle retain heat even once the kettle has been turned off. Glass models allow you to monitor the boiling of your water; we find stainless steel models more durable and easy-to-clean. There are also a few ceramic models on the market as well, which are less durable than stainless steel models, but resemble traditional tea kettles in design and style.From French press users to Chemex lovers, two subtle factors make a drastic difference in the quality of your coffee: water temperature and the evenness of the pour. The Coffee Gator Coffee Brewing Kettle covers both these areas thanks to a built-in temperature gauge and a precision-flow spout. Bodum has a long history of manufacturing affordable non-electric coffee makers, particularly French presses, and the company applied its signature touch in crafting this simple, lightning-fast kettle. Just press the power switch and you'll have hot water in around three minutes.

The Lardera Smart Electric Kettle is a high-end option that fits any coffee lover's setup. And I mean "fit" literally because the kettle is compact and saves valuable counterspace. It measures 10 inches from spout to handle, and the base is about 6 inches on each side. Editorial Director Taysha Murtaugh received a sample to test and found the kettle easy to control, with a steady flow rate. "This kettle is comparable to my old Hario model, with one significant advantage: I love that I'm able to control the temperature of each drink, which is critical to my morning French press or pour-over," she says. "When heating up, it does create a louder 'whirring' sound than others I've tried, but if you can even call that a con, it's a small one for great coffee." Not the end of the world. I was looking for something in the 190-205 range. There is a 190 setting, but I started with the 200 because it was in the middle of my range. Poured water out.. it was about 180. Far too low. Lately I have been rather obsessed with hot drinks (I live in the tropics so it doesn't get very cold here so usually I'm crazy about cold drinks). I already own an electric kettle that I bought from Costco, but it was too big for my late night need for a hot drink just for myself. This was the smallest one within my price range I could find and I like it very much! Not only is it in my favorite color blue, but it also heats up fast, the spout pours cleanly, and overall is perfect for my needs. I could see it doing a good job of providing enough hot water for 3-4 mugs when filled to the limit. I do think it probably performs best keeping it to 2-3 mug fulls. My only complaint is that the lip at the top makes it hard to completely empty it out, but that seems to be a common problem with most models anyway from what I've seen. Still I liked that it was full metal since I'm worried about glass breaking. Aside from that, the Lardera Smart Electric Kettle offers its weight (light as that is) in style, performance, and quality of materials. It's also one of the smoothest-pouring kettles I've used.If you drink quality specialty coffee and you want to extract the best possible brew then a pour over kettle is certainly necessary. In contrast anything below 90 C and the water may not be able to extract the complex compounds from the grounds resulting in sour under extracted coffee. The design is beautiful and useful. The spout has an elegant design and is nearly perfect for my pour over coffee brewing. The auto shutoff (that is not obvious in the instructions) works well. Nigel Price is the founder and owner ofDrip Coffee Makersin New York City. Nigel has worked in the coffee industry for more than a decade. Established in 2015, Drip now has multiple locations. Mute Function & Keep Warm - A beep will sound when the water reaches a preset temperature. You can also press the Mute button to silence all the tones. 2-hour keep warm function means hot water is always on standby.