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By: Michael Allen Smith

Michael Allen Smith — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:35:17 +0000

Good question. I didn’t even think about the steam. A tea shop here in Seattle has what *I think* is glass, but now I want to take a good look at the lid.

The percentage of plastic in the kettle is dropping. We still might not be at 100%, but we are almost there.

By: hmm steam

hmm steam — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:47:31 +0000

So the lid is plastic and the hot steam condenses on the lid and drips back into the water. Less plastic but the hottest part is the steam…too bad. Is all stainless or glass impossible?

By: Michael Allen Smith

Michael Allen Smith — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:24:44 +0000

Susan M -
Both me and a friend bought one. They are both working perfectly, however mine is showing some slight “rust like” discoloration at the bottom. Using a paper towel and baking soda I am able to remove it easily. Not ideal, but I will be moving to a less damp location next week. Perhaps it will go away.

If you do get the Breville, let us know your thoughts.

By: Susan M.

Susan M. — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:33:36 +0000

Hi. On Amazon, some found that the Hamilton Beach stopped working for no apparent reason – after a few months or 2 years. I like the idea of a no-plastic kettle AND the idea of cool touch on the outside so you don’t burn yourself. But the reliability concerns me. Now that you’ve had the kettle for several months, can you update about whether it keeps working well? If not, it is a Breville for me. Thanks, susan.

By: PositivelyMe

PositivelyMe — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:14:54 +0000

My sister owns one – I love having coffee with her in the morning. She uses a one-cup glass filter cone and cup. We each have a cup or two of as-fresh-as-you-can-get coffee. The advantage of using the filter cup is drinking coffee the strength you prefer. To each his own. Cheers!

By: James Joyce

James Joyce — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:07:30 +0000

Well researched site – love the kitchen gadgets! – Will look to incorporate some of your ideas into my site. Thanks!

By: Michael Allen Smith

Michael Allen Smith — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:57:51 +0000

You could slip it in at the top, but you might need to heat more water than you want, because it is 64 oz. You might like the Adagio model better. 3 settings to dial in temps.

http://www.ineedcoffee.com/09/electric-kettle/

By: Anil Das

Anil Das — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:56:58 +0000

I use a thermometer and heat water to 90° C for french press. Does the Hamilton Beach kettle have any place I could insert the probe?

By: Michael Allen Smith

Michael Allen Smith — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:37:37 +0000

Don’t forget French Press coffee.