Why electric kettles?
Even a luddite would have to admit that electric kettles are an instance of technological advancement that provides tangible benefits. Electric kettles boil water faster than stove-top kettles, and contrary to conventional wisdom, they’re also more energy efficient. So if you’re still boiling water on your stove: that’s very quaint, but totally unnecessary. There are other advantages that electric kettles offer. Their handles are designed for safety, and remain cool even when the water inside is at a boil. That means no more oven mitts or using tea towels to pick up your kettle. While on the topic of safety, electric kettles also turn off automatically, which is a necessity for the absent-minded among us. Electric kettles are also easier to clean. Conventional kettles have narrow mouths in order to retain heat and reduce their already slow boiling times. Electric kettles don’t need this design efficiency, and that wider mouth is handy come clean up time. Regular cleaning of your electr
