It’s hard to find someone who wouldn’t drink tea. For its preparation using various sources of energy: gas, electricity. Increasingly, buyers prefer electric kettles. They are convenient in that they quickly heat the water. Of these, it is easy to pour it into cups. Previously, electric kettles had a housing made of plastic or stainless steel. A ceramic teapot has now gained popularity. What are its advantages, and are they?
Advantages of Ceramic Electric Kettles
The main advantages that a ceramic teapot has:
- The walls are not oxidized.
- It does not cause allergies, is not hazardous to health.
- The kettle holds heat for a long time, keeping the water hot.
- Beautiful appearance. Ceramic teapot is similar to porcelain.
Disadvantages of Ceramic Electric Kettles
- The main disadvantage is some fragility of ceramics. The kettle must not be dropped or subjected to mechanical stress.
- Such a kettle is a bit heavier than a metal and much plastic.
Additional functions
In addition to direct boiling and heating of water, electric kettles often have additional functions that help to make it comfortable. It could be:
- Overheat protection.
- Water level indicator.
- Protection against inclusion without water.
- Cover lock.
- The sole rotates 360 degrees.
- Compartment for storing the cord.
- Thermostat.
- Touch panel board.
- Tea Mesh.
- Backlight during operation.
The heating element may be a hidden disk or spiral. Disk is more durable.
These are the main properties of ceramic electric kettles. Their set is individual for each model.
Teapot
The ceramic teapot has a special mesh for placing tea leaves. But such models are actually few. Perhaps this is due to the fact that tea stains the walls of the teapot in a dark color. Or the fact that tea settles will put a strain on the heating device.
Ceramic Electric Kettle Manufacturers
Almost all companies of household appliances are engaged in the production of ceramic electric kettles.
Among them are such well-known companies as Gorenje, Vitek, VES, Lumme. Electric kettles of these manufacturers are in great demand.
It is believed that a ceramic teapot manufactured by Polaris has a good quality. True, he is Chinese. But since most of the well-known brands produce part of their products there, it is quite difficult to find something not Chinese.
According to customers, the best ceramic teapots are Scarlett, Atlanta, Rawlsen, Helenberg.
How justified are such allegations?
Kettle Gorenje K-10C
Its power is relatively small - 1630 watts. This is good for those consumers who have weak or old wiring in the house. But the water in such a teapot is heated a little longer. Heating takes place using a hidden drive. There is protection against overheating.
Kettle capacity - 1 liter. But really it is only 0.8 liters. Although you can pour a little more. The lid of the kettle closes tightly. The handle is convenient to use. This ceramic electric kettle is quiet . User reviews say that the scale is washed off well.
Some consumers complain that the Ceramic Kettle Burning is short-lived and cannot be repaired after a breakdown. There are complaints that the sealing gum of the cover has an unpleasant odor. It is transmitted both to the entire body and to the water in it. Because of this, tea loses its taste, and acquires some kind of chemical.
There are complaints that the automatic shutdown does not work after removing the kettle. It is difficult to determine the water level. There are reviews that the handle becomes hot after heating the water. But other users, on the contrary, as a virtue indicate that the handle does not overheat.
Kettle Vitek VT-1161
This is a bigger kettle . Its volume is 1.7 liters. A glass touchpad helps control the appliance. Power is also higher - 2200 watts. The heating element is a closed spiral. On the stand, it spins a full turn. There is protection against overheating. A five-step temperature regulator allows you to set the desired temperature, from 60 to 100 degrees. There is a filter and a water level indicator . After disconnecting, the cord can be hidden in a special compartment.
Vitek VT-1157
Many experts point to the Vitek VT-1157 as the best ceramic electric kettle. Customer reviews, however, do not speak very well of him. They testify that the lid is plastic and quickly breaks, the scale adheres strongly to the walls and is not cleaned by any means, either folk or chemical. In addition, the kettle is very inconvenient to use. In order to pour water from the kettle into a glass, it must be turned over at an angle of 45 degrees.
A few months after the start of operation may begin to leak.
The volume of 1.7 liters, power 2200 watts. Heater is a hidden drive. There is an indicator of the amount of water. Buyers like the design of this teapot and the price, so they get it.
Kettle VES-1020
A small but very beautiful ceramic kettle. Volume 0.9 L The disk heater works with a power of 1750 watts. It can rotate around an axis. Without water it does not turn on. Light indication indicates that the kettle is working.
You can buy these ceramic teapots (St. Petersburg) for 2020 rubles.
Kettle Supra KES-121C
Not all buyers like the small volume of the kettle - 1.2 liters. But the design captivates many. White background, and beautiful flowers are scattered on it. A closed spiral has a power of only 1200 watts. In addition to the low price (1300 rubles), a convenient handle and spout of a teapot made in retro style are also called an advantage. Overheat protection helps save electricity and prolong the life of the product.
But there is negative feedback about this teapot. They indicate that its real power is only 1000 watts, and the volume is 900 g. Moreover, water boils out when boiling, so you need to pour it even less. But this is not the worst. The kettle inside has an unpleasant chemical smell that does not disappear. This suggests that it is not very safe for health.
A kettle without water weighs 1280 g. Therefore, it is quite difficult to understand how much water is in it. After all , there is no indicator of the liquid level here. And to lift the lid and look inside is not easy, because first you need to turn it, and then open it.
You can buy such a ceramic electric kettle (Moscow) for 1520 rubles.
Ceramic teapot "Lumme LU-246 East"
The technical characteristics are similar to the previous model, but its color is black. The original drawing on the golden case.
Heats water with a closed spiral. Volume 1.2 liters. The power of the heating element is 1350 watts. There is a lock on the inclusion of an empty kettle. This is important because without water it is quite heavy. Therefore, it is difficult to determine if you have forgotten to pour water there.
The price is about 1900 rubles.
Scarlett SC-024
Inexpensive model (1400 rubles) with good quality. The capacity is 1.3 liters. Power is 1500 W. It does not make noise at work and has no smell.
Of the shortcomings - the lid does not open completely. After a couple of years, ten burns out. But during this time you will use the kettle for all the money.