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You’re considering an upgrade to an electric kettle. Ceramic kettles are an excellent choice, but are these kettles worth it and are they safe? Here I look at what you need to know about electric ceramic kettles\u2014pros and cons and all about owning them. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some say that ceramic kettles add matchless appeal to the kitchen. Compared to many others on the market, electric ceramic kettles do appear stylish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some say the great thing about ceramic tea kettles<\/strong>, in general, is that they are quintessential and safe to use. Let’s leave no stone unturned as we explore the world of electric kettles! In particular, ceramic kettles…<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Is an electric kettle safe for health? People have used electric kettles for decades with no reports of adverse health effects.<\/strong> They are commonplace in home kitchens of countries, such as Australia, where people use them to boil water (rather than using microwaves or kettles on stovetops) for making tea, coffee, soup, and instant noodles in that mug<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have to say my experience with them has been positive and according to consumerreports.org, in the US \u201cAn estimated 3.9 million electric kettles were sold last year.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But then the question here is whether the ceramic <\/strong>kettles are safe? Or, any good?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are ceramic kettles any good?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ceramic kettles are extremely good because ceramic is a natural product that retains heat – perfect for top ups of your cuppa from the kettle. Ceramic also resists corrosion and generally speaking, they have no plastic parts that can disintegrate or taint the water. Ceramic is also non-metal and so overcomes any metallic tainting as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ceramic is an inorganic non-metallic material and that seems good. If the ceramic kettle has no plastic parts that is even better. About plastic parts: those in contact with the water should be BPA-free, which is important for food and water containers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A ceramic electric pot that will turn off automatically<\/a> once boiled is also good, not only for safety but for convenience in the kitchen whether you’re infusing a teabag or making coffee in a French press<\/a>. And a ceramic hot water kettle having a detachable base is another good thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compare popular ceramic kettles…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Item<\/th>Features<\/th>*Shop<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
\"BELLA
BELLA Ceramic Kettle<\/a><\/td>		Editor’s choice in design<\/strong>
– 1.5 L
– Boil Dry Protection
– Detachable Swivel Base<\/td>		View!<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
\"BELLA
BELLA Floral<\/a><\/td>		– 1.5 L
– Boil Dry Protection
– Detachable Swivel Base<\/td>		View!<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
\"Pinky
Pinky Up Noelle<\/a><\/td>		-1.5 L
– Gray
– Rose gold trim,
– Gooseneck Spout
– Detachable Cordless Design<\/td>		View!<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
\"FixtureDisplays
Chinese Blue Flower<\/a><\/td>		– 1 L (5 cups)
– Over-fill protection
– Boil dry protection
– Detachable Swivel Base<\/td>		View!<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
*see latest price at Amazon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I should mention that the ceramic of these products is not the same as that of ceramic knives, <\/a>which are of zirconia nor of that of the nonstick ceramic cookware<\/a>, which is a sol-gel ceramic coating. The ceramic in kettles is similar to that of the 100% ceramic cookware<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll find an electric kettle is safe<\/strong> but also very useful in the kitchen. You can quickly boil water to brew tea<\/a> or coffee, make hot chocolate, instant soup or noodles, or sanitize bottles and jars. But are the ceramic ones any good compared to the plastic kettles?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ceramic kettles vs plastic kettles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are plastic tea kettles safe? Plastic electric kettles will disintegrate over time. They tend to powder (mine did this) and I guess that stuff goes into the water that goes into your cuppa. Also, they discolor and look kinda cruddy inside. <\/strong>The upside is that they are cheap. But the problem is they are a throw away<\/a> item after short use and you will be replacing them more often than a durable ceramic kettle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is a plastic kettle safe for your health? The good part is that modern plastic kettles are usually BPA free. <\/strong>It’s been over a decade since scientific research, like that published in Toxicology Letters<\/a>, determined certain plastics release toxic BPA, an endocrine-disrupting chemical (meaning it affects our hormones) and more so (55-times in fact) when filled with boiling water. This can determine whether a plastic kettle is safe or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today’s manufacturers promote the use of BPA-free for containers like kettles and French presses<\/a> that have contact with water for drinking. However, ceramic kettles won’t deteriorate like plastic ones. Ceramic won’t taint the water. But, they do have a few potential downsides to consider, which I cover below<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros and cons of electric ceramic kettles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The advantages of having a ceramic electric kettle are many but there are also notable disadvantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages of ceramic electric kettles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n