‘Lovely for instant hot water’
Tea drinkers say they are ditching the kettle for a ‘neat’ kitchen appliance that makes a hot drinks ‘in seconds’. The gadget is currently discounted on Amazon in a limited-time deal, saving shoppers more than 30% on their purchase.
The Breville HotCup Hot Water Dispenser is currently available from Amazon for £32, down from £47.99. The deal runs until April 28 while promotional stock lasts, and more than 2,000 have already been bought from the site in the past month.
The brand says the Breville HotCup dispenses a 250ml cup size of boiling water even quicker than a kettle, so users can enjoy hot drinks without the waiting time. The 1.5L tank holds enough water for five to seven cups, and it is said to be ideal for instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate, noodles and more.
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There’s a 360-degree base for left and right-hand use, and the push-button lid release makes filling easy. The large water window illuminates blue in boil mode, while the sleek black design with polished stainless steel trim complements any kitchen interior.
The appliance also features a removable drip tray, and the permanent limescale filter and stainless steel finish help to simplify the cleaning process. However, the brand says regular descaling is required to maintain a steady water flow and optimal performance.
The Breville HotCup Hot Water Dispenser is available from Amazon
This is an Amazon’s Choice product
As an alternative, shoppers could grab this Swan Instant Hot Water Dispenser in the colour black for £39 from Argos. This can boil a cup of water in less than a minute with a simple button press, and it only heats the water required, saving time, energy, and reducing waste, the site says.
Or at Currys, there’s this CASO HW 660 Turbo Hot Water Dispenser in stainless steel and black, currently available for £93.99, down from £129. This has a capacity of 2.7 litres, adjustable cup sizes and a digital temperature display. The brand says users can get ‘filtered hot water instantly’.
But returning to the Breville HotCup Hot Water Dispenser from Amazon, shoppers have left an overall average rating of 4.4 out of five from more than 34,000 reviews. One said: “It’s brilliant, get up early (in the) morning, put the cup under and, in seconds, your cup of tea is done, wish I had one sooner.”
A second said: “Lovely, neat water boiler for instant hot water. We are using less electricity boiling water for drinks as we’ve ditched the kettle. You can alter the amount of water dispensed and stop the flow instantly.”
While a third said: “My mum loves her hot water dispenser because it’s easier to use than lift a kettle at 89. Would recommend this item for folk who have problems with their hands.”
Others left feedback, with one writing as part of a longer review: “It’s very easy to use all in all, however, I do find that the top cap leaves a very small space for refilling by tap, or funnel. I find it quite cumbersome to refill when it could have been a lot easier.”
Another said: “Looks good and does the job, only downside is it’s awkward to descale.”