Indispensable tool for tea lovers
This is an indispensable tool for tea drinkers. After I melted my tea kettle by putting it to boil then going upstairs for hours, I started to search for a replacement. At first I looked at electric kettles, but the reviews for all of them mention one drawback or another that I would not want to deal with (persistent off odor and taste, and plastic or breakable parts being the biggest complaints people had).
When I found this little gem, I knew I had a winner. The features I love about it are:
* Constant supply of hot water 24/7. This little baby has been on constantly since I purchased it.
* The ability to choose different temperatures for different tea types. This model offers 140 degrees, 195 degrees, and 208 degrees; the only temperature missing is 175 degrees. Some tea purists like to brew different teas at different remperatures. I haven't tried that yet, but now that I have the option, I plan to try the different temperatures one of these...
Electric dispensing worth it, 3 temp settings a bonus..Cleaning tip..
We graduated from a Zojirushi "vacuum" pot where you have to press on the top to dispense. At first I thought the electronic dispensing was gimmicky but WOW- it really is worth it. Three temp settings (208F, 180F, 140F) are nice as is the temp readout so you know when the water is almost ready.
Like our old one, there is a water level indicator on the outside so you can tell how much is left without opening it up.
I wonder if the insulation is as good as our old one as it seems a little warmer on the outside - more likely is that our old one didn't go up to 208F.
Personally I would have liked a different appearance. Plain white perhaps or silver / stainless. That's the closest I have to a complaint.
Useful tip: The top comes off and the contents empty easily into a pot - a feature I often use to "kick start" a batch of pasta, etc.
Cleaning tip: to descale, you can save a lot of vinegar by putting a mason jar or other heat...
Using it for Formula
So we use this primarily to mix formula-- it boils, keeps the water warm (a little too warm at 140 degrees, the coolest option, but you can cool the baby bottle full of water further in a cup of cold water in 5 minutes). I like it. Only had it for a few months but definitely makes life more convenient. At $100+ a pop, however, you better really need warm water quick :), which is why this is perfect for parents of babies who use powdered formula!
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