1. Ikea - £3.99
Kettles don't come much cheaper than this stove-top version. Suitable for use on gas, ceramic and iron hobs, it's aluminium with a whistle to let you know when it's time for tea.
www.ikea.com
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2. Morphy Richards - £39.99
If your kettle roars like a rocket, check out the quiet charms of this jug kettle. For those with dodgy eyesight, the water gauge is very easy to read.
www.morphyrichards.co.uk;
0870 060 2614
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3. Alessi - £132
With its gorgeous gold whistle and clever trigger-style handle, the Alessi stove-top kettle is stylish. But if you fancy a more whimsical model, check out their singing bird kettle.
www.alessi.co.uk;
0800 7830907
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4. Tefal - £49.95
Quibblers might dub this new kitchen gadget a hot water dispenser rather than a true kettle, but the Quick Cup is a clever piece of kit. It produces a cup of boiling water in just 3 seconds.
www.amazon.co.uk
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5. Le Creuset - £46.75
The aptly named Traditional is a solid rather than speedy stove-top kettle. One fan at TheIndependent says it “gives you time to potter while it boils”.
www.cookware-online.co.uk;
01877 33 27 02
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6. Siemens - £99
Designed by F A Porsche, the Siemens is a classy piece of kitchenware. Made from brushed aluminium, it has a 1.5 litre capacity and features a built-in limescale filter.
www.silvernutmeg.com;
01254 820 478
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7. Kenwood - £24.99
Weighing in at a little under 1kg, here is a perky pink job that is both light and bright. Its “Stealth System” means it boils quietly, and it has an element that helps prevent limescale.
www.kenwood.co.uk;
02392 392333
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8. Eco Kettle - £29.50
If you always fill the kettle to the brim, this could mend your ways. The Eco Kettle lets you choose how much water you want to boil, and saves energy, too.
www.ethicalsuperstore.com;
0845 0099 016
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9. Manufactum - £45
Created by a small coppersmiths in Birmingham, and crafted by hand, here is a kettle that the maker’s claim “whistles like a stream train”. Not suitable for induction hobs.
www.manufactum.co.uk;
0800 096 0938
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10. Bodum - £30
If space is at a premium, the Ibis is a good buy. Its narrow frame fits tidily against the kitchen wall, leaving room on the work surface for making a cake to go with the tea.
www.bodum.com;
01604 595650
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10 April 2008, Chosen by Rebecca Armstrong
