With energy prices soaring, we’ve all been on the lookout for ways to slash our bills. Last year, I ditched my old kettle for a Breville HotCup Hot Water Dispenser and it’s been a belter of a decision.
I bagged mine for £47.99, but right now, Amazon’s got a steal – they’re selling it for just £30, a whopping 37% off!
This clever gadget is like your average kettle but with a twist – it pops out 250ml of boiling water at a time, perfect for your brew, and claims to be 60% more cost-effective than your bog-standard kettle. While I haven’t done the maths myself, my energy bill has definitely shrunk.
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One chuffed Amazon shopper said: “Energy-wise, my kettle costs a few pence to boil – this costs 0.04p per cup based on a 22p per kWh tariff. My calculations this pays for itself in about 3 months as my kettle was a lot more expensive per boil. In essence, this has made making brews much cheaper and way more convenient. I’ll never go back to a normal kettle again!” reports the Mirror.
The Breville HotCup not only saves money, but it also boils and dispenses a standard cup’s worth of water in just 20 to 30 seconds – much faster than the traditional kettle. I do revert to using the old kettle when hosting guests and need to make six or more cups of tea, but for my usual two or three daily cups, I depend on the Breville.
The tank has a capacity of 1.5L, enough for five to seven cups. Once empty, it’s easy to refill with a push-button release that can be taken to the sink and filled like a regular kettle.
After refilling, you simply slot it back onto its base, flip the switch, and it lights up blue to signal the start of the boiling process. It’s quite loud when operating, but the noise only lasts about 30 seconds.
Living in a hard water area, the permanent limescale filter is crucial, and I’ve noticed no limescale build-up after a year of use. It also comes with a removable drip tray – there have been times where I’ve forgotten to place a mug under the spout, but the tray has conveniently caught the hot water, preventing any spillage onto the counter.
The gadget is quite sleek and won’t take up too much space on your kitchen counter, thanks to its slim profile. It sports a modern black look that suits a contemporary aesthetic beautifully, potentially not the best match for those who love a country-chic vibe in their kitchen.
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The fact that there’s no need to lift and pour from a kettle could be a game-changer, particularly for those dealing with wrist pain – a point several customers have praised as a standout feature. One chuffed user remarked: “Rheumatoid arthritis makes it painful for making a cuppa, but this is a godsend so far. Last night I left a cup with a teabag and sugar on the machine, and within a matter of seconds this morning, tea was ready. The noise it makes doesn’t bother me at all and I fill it with a jug, which is easy, no more lifting heavy kettles which I tended to overfill.”
However, one disgruntled shopper noted: “Not very good at all for a well known brand very noisy and only made one size cup, I will think twice about buying this brand of any product again.”
If you’re browsing for other hot water dispensers, consider Debenhams’ Cooks Professional Instant Hot Water Dispenser Boiler Kettle Machine for £59.99.
For those willing to splash out, Dunelm offers the high-end Caso Design HW550 Hot Water Dispenser for £110.