Can I boil a single cup of water in this kettle? Many of the other ones have to be half-filled with water before they will work at all.
1815584
Minimum water level recommended is approx. 3 cups, based on the level on the side of the kettle. I have accidentally heated a cup a couple of times, and the kettle still works, but that is not the recommendation as per the level indicator.
1815585
12 FLUID OUNCES PRETTY WELL FILLS MY BIG MUG, WITH A BIT LEFT OVER FOR STEAM OUTPUT BEFORE THE HEATIG LIGHT GOES OUT. The design leaves a lot to be questioned, though---see comments
1815586
It says there is a .5L minimum, however, after I read your question I tried it. I put exactly 1 cup of water in it, it was slightly below the minimum line, and it boiled the single cup for me.
1946318
Honestly, it sounds like a safety precaution that prevents the kettle getting turned on when it's empty. A better solution, in my opinion, would be to always have an adequate amount of water in the kettle. In that case it would turn on, the water would boil, and then the kettle would turn off.
2280546
NO, NO, NO! A teapot is NOT a kettle. Boil the water in a kettle (if you drink a lot of tea, an electric kettle is a must and you'll find you'll wonder how you ever lived without one.) This teapot is not designed for anything other than holding already boiled water. Tea, once made should never be boiled. To keep it hot, look out for a tea cosy and put the teapot on a cork mat to help to further retain the heat. I hope this helps.
5218
No. The water must be boiled separately in a pot on the stove or in an electric or regular kettle.
1109823
Yes, but as one reviewer for another HB kettle noted, it doesn't actually work until the water has pretty much boiled away.
479656
Nope! Just plug, fill with water, and use! I absolutely love it for tea, Cup-A-Soup, and hot chocolate!! Enjoy!
103554
Your not supposed to use boiling water. The water should be slightly warm. I've never had issues with it being too hot.
962729
I would think that you could brew the tea right in the kettle. I only heat water in the kettle because our family uses it for black tea, green tea and hot chocolate. That way everyone can choose to drink whatever they like. I also haven't put anything into the kettle for fear that it would take on the taste of what is put into it. I haven't tried it so I don't know if this is true or not.
773284
Because of the broad shape it would be hard to brew one cup. The water level would not reach the brew basket sufficiently. I think you would need to brew at least half a pot.
2283374
No, I don't believe so. I boil water separately. I would recommend the tea pot for one person only. It's smaller than I expected.
1694117
That's how I use mine. Let the water sit about a half minute off the boil. Better for the coffee or tea that way.
1002748
No, you would heat the water in a separate kettle. This is only a ceramic pot.
491745
It will boil anything but should be water only?????? Cleaning, residue etc???? Not a good idea
962731
Only heat water. Inside it has a metal base on the bottom of the kettle, and that is what heats up the water. I would imagine anything loose would damage the metal base and potentially ruin the kettle.
1451881
I measured 3 quarts of water into the kettle....it was very full, but not overflowing. It took about 15 minutes, but it did boil. Hope this answers your question!
706283
I wouldn't even if it's ok. But you can prepare your tea the same I prepare coffee. Put the loose tea leaves first. Then pour the boiling water on top. Cover with the plunger/filter at the level of the water. Wait until the desired strength and then push the plunger/filter all the down. Wait a little bit and then pour the tea in your cup. Enjoy.
886200
You have to make at least half a pot of coffee, so it probably wouldn't be a good one for you. If not used consistently, the water evaporates, too.