A handy small appliance, a kettle is a useful gadget in kitchen. Whether you are making a great cup of tea or boiling water quickly and safely, well kettle makes the perfect choice. Stove top Tea kettles usually provide a great water to boil water faster with less mess. You can enjoy tea on a regular basis due to its flavor, warmth and health benefits too. You don’t have to wash the pot every time it is utilized.
So, how does a Stove top Tea kettle work?
To make a tea in stove top kettle is quick and easy.
- First fill the tea kettle with water and place it on stove for high heat
- While the water is being heated up, bring your tea leaves in to a strainer or tea bag in your cup
- Once the kettle begins to whistle take it down from the heat carefully
- Pour the hot water in to tea bag or in strainer (tea leaves).
- Steep for the amount of time given in the tea preparation instructions
- enjoy your tea
Things to consider when buying a stove top tea kettle
Material:
Different material is used in stove top kettle. Mainly for stove top kettle material is one of the important factors to consider
- Stainless steel: The most attractive in design among the kettles. These are easy to maintain and are less expensive when compared to other kettle materials. These materials are a bit low in heat and handles of these kettles easily catch heat
- Aluminium: one of the most popular in tea kettle for gas stove. It is lightweight and can be used outdoors also. These materials are most durable and resistant to scratches and strains.
- Cast iron: These types of kettle provide an excellent choice to retain heat and are high durable. However, this are heavy in weight and rust is available when used long.
Whistle;
Many of them are familiar with the whistle sound that the kettle makes. This sound is produced once the steam is built up inside the kettle. This is a clear sign that the water inside the kettle is boiled and ready. This whistle doesn’t come in every kettle. But, having a whistle always helps as a remainder and could avoid accidents and over spilling.
Design style and size:
Stove top kettles come in different types of models, designs and materials. When choosing a kettle you must consider a model/style which suits and complements the kitchen and your preference. Size of kettle vary on the preference of the individual. Usually larger ones can help in having a tea for the whole family whereas small kettle usually makes ideal for those who are only tea person in their house hold.
Vs Electric kettle:
With improving trend comes new models such as electric kettle. Electric kettle are same as stove top kettle but instead of stove here we use electric as power source. This are easy to use and doesn’t have to worry about accidents or over flow of boiled water. The cost of the electric kettle is some more or same when compared to stove top. Cheap models are made of plastic which can give your water or tea a plastic taste. These electric kettles are not much reliable.
Other factors:
- Larger lids kettle make it lot faster and easier to use and clean after use.
- For maximum control of water, please look foe kettle which have goose neck spout
- Look for kettle which have thick base which are useful to withstand direct heat coming from gas stove
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