Variable temperature kettle in Black

This really depends on whether you are looking for a kettle for day to day usage, or a small travel kettle. Smeg kettles generally hold around 1.7 litres of water, which is enough to make several cups of tea or coffee at once. However, we also have a smaller 0.8l mini kettle which is perfect for when you regularly just boil a smaller volume of water.

Again this depends on a number of factors. For example, a variable temperature kettle may never actually “boil” as if you’re heating water for a green tea or delicate white tea, you may only want to set it to 50°C. The volume of water boil also makes a significant difference, as boiling water for just 1-2 cups can typically be achieved in under 1 minute.

Smeg kettles typically take around 4-5 minutes to boil a full 1.7-litre kettle, thanks to our powerful 3000W heating element and rapid boil technology.

Our variable temperature kettle has 7 pre-set temperatures for ease of use:

• 50°C
• 60°C
• 70°C
• 80°C
• 90°C
• 95°C
• 100°C

Our variable temperature kettles are the perfect solution for those who love to taste their beverages at their best.

Unlike fixed-temperature kettles, which heat water to its boiling point (100°C) which is too high for most teas or coffees and can result in a bitter taste, our variable temperature kettles allow for a more gentle temperature cut-off to be set - providing you with a delicious hot drink time after time.

As a guide, here are some recommended temperatures:

Teas:

• Green tea, or white tea: 70 - 80°C
• Oolong tea: 80 - 90°C
• Black tea: 90 -100°C
• Herbal tea: 95 - 100°C

Coffee:

• French press/Ca: 92 - 96°C
• Instant coffee: 85 - 95°C

Others:

• Hot chocolate: 60 - 70°C

Smeg kettles come with a standard 2-year warranty, covering any manufacturing defects or issues under normal use.

To safely dispose of your old kettle, you can either take it to a local recycling centre or some local councils now collect them as part of your local waste collection service. Many retailers will also now accept(whether you purchased a replacement from them or not) old electrical appliances as part of the Electrical Retailer Take-Back scheme. Visit the website to view a map of available locations near you.