Water Filter - The kettle is equipped with an easily removable limescale filter which can be rinsed under a tap when needed. This hot water dispenser is ideal for frequent coffee drinkers or households with several endlessly thirsty family members. Compared to running a standard 2,500W kettle 5 times per day from cold to boil, the Perma Therm hot water dispenser would consume 68% less energy. It’s just that good. Be careful, though! Mixing the two roles up will lead to higher energy bills and lower satisfaction. Imagine running a pot all day, only to use it once. No matter how politely it sips power to maintain that temperature, it still doesn’t serve you. Plus, getting up to the initial boiling point for all that reserve water is a hefty energy draw. Capacity - 1.7 Litres. Or around 6-7 cups, depending on preferences. Most kettles are either 1.7 or 1.5 litres.

VonShef Rapid Boil Kettle, 1.7L Matte Cream and Wood Effect

If you love this unit, but need a little bit more horsepower, consider the VKT111. It features 2L capacity, a cup size selector for dispensing variable amounts, and an impossibly chic brushed steel finish. Our testing was based on boiling 500ml water – enough to fill two average-sized mugs – to 100ºC, and we awarded each model up to 15 points for the following criteria: Secondly, the Breville Brita HotCup hot water dispenser guarantees a true boil of 100° C –a feat which many other units only vaguely promise (most produce near-boiling water of ~95° C). Once again, Breville offers superior energy efficiency by boiling just enough water to fill your cup. Energy efficiency, including whether the kettle offers a rapid boil function, different temperature settings and a keep warm feature (3 points)Toiletries It’s annoying when you arrive at a hotel only to discover that no toiletries have been provided. Sometimes, it helps to bring your own, and taking the best toiletries with you on your travels ensures that you never have to worry about not being able to take care of personal hygiene. Need more? How about an upgrade to a 1.8L tank, all-steel construction, concealed heating element for safety, removable drip tray, and Breville’s ever-attractive blue-lit water window? The price point is certainly higher than the first entry on this list, but if you like to spoil yourself as a consumer, you’ll find it a bargain. Our last entry easily features the most expensive hot water dispenser on this list. But, Morphy Richards’ 131004 Redefine has got the bells and whistles to make the other instant kettles seethe. This gorgeous insulation works both ways, allowing the Perma Therm to also stay cool to the touch. Other smart safety features include boil-dry protection, plus the unit will shut down automatically after 3 days on standby. We love the utility too, with 5 temperature settings (40-98°C), self-cleaning functions, and 3 dispensing modes: Auto, Cup, and Manual. The adage goes that it’s what’s inside that counts, and that’s very much the case with the Perma Therm instant hot water dispenser.

VonShef Stove Top Kettle, Stainless Steel Whistling Kettle VonShef Stove Top Kettle, Stainless Steel Whistling Kettle

Some of the better models also come equipped with handy functions, like scale filters and removable drip trays for straightforward cleaning. We also really like the adjustable height of the drip tray, which lets you accommodate multiple sizes of receptacles. There’s no fancy filters or automatic measuring, but you have full control to start and stop its standard dispensing amount, which is just enough to fill a cup. EASE OF USE – A blue LED power switch lets you know exactly when the kettle is boiling for added safety, and a water window allows you to see just how much water is left. Why not shop our matching Cream & Wood Toaster for a vintage-contemporary theme to your kitchen? Concealed Heating Element - The heating element is concealed underneath the base. Doing this increases the life of the element (due to it not getting clogged up with limescale) and it also looks more visually appealing. This time, however, you have a manual stop switch to assert full control over the quantity of water dispensed — leave just the right amount for cream and sugar, every time. Or, if you’d rather let the machine handle it, you can dial in your cup size from 9 settings, and the Brita technology toting HotCup will fill only the specified amount and not a drop more.This stylish stainless steel caravan kettle from Outdoor Revolution provides a 1.7L capacity, and has a concealed stainless steel element. Coming with a 0.85 litre capacity, this Russell Hobbs product is another strong contender in our best caravan kettle round-up.