Breville Crystal Clear Kettle BKE595XL
| Asin | B008P8LAK8 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.4"L x 7.3"W x 10"H |
| Weight | 3.3 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | HWI/Breville USA |
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Breville Crystal Clear Kettle BKE595XL
| Asin | B008P8LAK8 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.4"L x 7.3"W x 10"H |
| Weight | 3.3 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | HWI/Breville USA |
SB –
I love this kettle. Easy to use and clean. It also boils the water very fast.
Monica Victoria –
There is nothing about the product that does not stand the claims! I ordered it with the Fellow’s Clyde to test them. Breville’s for its ergonomic simplicity and expected quality (have a few Breville kitchen gadgets, still superb), Clyde for its modern cool look and unique whistling. Breville boils 2min and 10 sec faster, has somewhat larger capacity, has a filter at the pouring spout (can make tea from loose leaves), very solid quality feel to touch (the lid closes slowly and elegantly, the pitcher fits in the bottom part without a bit of wiggle), no whistle needed (the boiling water makes a enough noise through the large spout to be heard in the next room, and the it aurtomatically shuts off after 10sec of boiling). The Clyde boils slower, wide enough to fit on any size stove top without having gas flames come up and around the kettle, the handle does stay cool irrelevant to how long you leave the water boiling, the stainless steel felt a little lighter than expected,the whistling technology of two different tones is unique and cool, a bit less loud than the traditional. The Breville won me over, especially after I remembered that a modern elegant kettle that had a handle beak off just by itself I ordered a few months ago, was from Fellow… I trust the Breville quality.
A. Johnson –
I’m British, so I drink a lot of tea. Real tea. Builder’s tea. Not the nasty Lipton stuff scraped from the warehouse floor that passes as tea in the US, and certainly not arty-farty Chinese blends that may be great for aligning the ying or the chakras or whatever it’s supposed to do, but tastes like hot water. Anyone who drinks real tea knows that you need boiling water, which is not "quite hot" water or water that has been through a coffee machine, and the kettle needs to come to the boil quickly. If you drink a lot of tea the kettle is going to be out on the kitchen counter-top, and you want to know how much water is in it. Win, win, win. This boils water as quickly as any kettle will on 110V. It is a very attractive glass and steel design, as these things go, with no superfluous flourishes. The base can store some unused cable. And its being glass means you can see at a glance how full it is. My last kettle was a Seimens Porsche design model (not available in the US) and the Breville is better in every respect, including looks. I want for nothing else in the kettle, and I’m looking at this as I plan to buy another as a housewarming present.
But I am moved to write in alarm at those people who want a bell. A bell? For the love of all that is holy, no! It has no bell. It just turns off. And thank Breville for that. What I need like a hole in the head is yet another thing in my kitchen that shrilly announces the completion of some task, and which cannot be silenced without pressing some (often tiny) button. I have long wondered who the people are that want this, and reading some of the reviews here, now I know. In fact, when the Breville eventually dies, I now know that I will need to scrutinize reviews carefully to find alarm-less silent kettles.
One last word: I got the Amazon factory refurb and saved the $15. The kettle itself was still in the wrapper, but the box – which I immediately threw away – had some minor tears and scuffs. For a box going straight in the trash, I’ll take $15.
J. Lai –
Great replacement for my Zojriushi water boiler and warmer. I originally used a water boiler because I didn’t have to heat up a kettle and wait. I simply left the water in the boiler and pressed a button and I had warm or hot water anytime I needed. However, after long term use, the Zojirushi became more cumbersome to clean. Since I had hard water, this made it even more difficult because of the constant mineral build up. I was concerned about the flaky mineral build up that came with the dispensed water. This is when I came across Breville’s clear electric kettle. The glass is the most impressive part of this kettle. It made it easy to clean. The only part that is difficult to clean is the bottle of the kettle near the edges and a long pipe near the handle. The opening is large enough that I can reach my entire hand inside and scrub off any residual mineral deposit. And the side of the glass is really easy to clean. I would simply take a soft scrub and rub off the mineral deposits on the stainless steel at the bottle of the kettle. This Breville product is very impressive, along with the design and ease of use. I was also concerned with a possible metallic after taste with metal water kettles, so this was a great option. So far, the unit works perfectly. I can heat up only the water that I need, whether it’s 2 cups or an entire liter.
Here is a rundown of the good and the bad:
Good:
– Easy to clean
– Mostly glass and stainless steel. The only parts that are plastic is the lid, if people are concerned with BPA from plastics.
– Easy to use, one push of the button to boil water.
– No unnecessary sounds, the water will simply stop boiling when done.
– Water remains hot for a long period of time after boiling.
– Easy to take in and out of the main unit.
Bad:
– Costs more than comparable glass water kettles but well worth the price.
– The cord is a bit short, so you can have it too far from a plug.
Overall, I would recommend this product. Good job Breville!
brett328 –
This was an expensive electric tea kettle, but well worth it! I love my Breville coffee pot and I have had it for almost a decade, so I am NOT surprised by how much I love this tea kettle – it looks beautiful on the counter, heats up quickly – AND shuts itself off. A worthwhile investment!
Reva Champion –
I dislike writing bad reviews. I am giving it 1 Star only because the people I’ve spoken to at Breville were nice. As you can see from my headline, I’ve returned 2 tea kettles. The 3rd one broke yesterday in the SAME way the other TWO did. I loved the look of the tea kettle so much. I wanted to believe that maybe I got a couple of defected ones and as Breville replaced them with relative ease, I gave them 3 chances. Sad to report they all broke in the same way: the handle at the top comes away from the connection and when the water reaches a full boil, the lid pops open
and won’t close. There is plastic strip that attaches the handle to the glass — and the heat and weight of the water eventually pulls the plastic away from the glass. The outcome is that the lid won’t close. I can use it now only by putting a heavy lid from a sauce pan over the top of it to keep the lid closed. I am SO disappointed. It is beautiful, however, there is a major design flaw that needs to be corrected. I’m perplexed at all the 5 Star Reviews. Please let me know if anyone else had this experience. I’m calling Breville today and asking for my money back.
I –
Really love this cattle. I can get boiled water very fast. Really nice feature of automatic shut off. Really pleased with my purchase! Highly recommend.
hstrick3000 –
In January 2021 after our trip back to Europe I began researching electric kettles. I decided to try out the Breville model. They look to be several nice models but this one looked the very best so I decided to give it a try. I’ve used it several times a day for the last three years and it is never let me down. To be exact corrosion on the bottom that comes from our water being hard is easily washed away.
The opening at the top is big enough so a person with normal hands can actually get their hand in and wash it if ever necessary. The screen filter is easily removed and washed and re-inserted. Glass still looks brand new as well as the inside steel is shiny silver like it’s brand new. I am amazed at this kettle with all of it use that it’s still fantastic compared to other models I’ve seen that are much newer.
Overall, you may spend a little more for this one but it is not a cheap model you’re buying metal and glass and it’s high-quality.
Olga Dolgicer –
Our 2 kettle because they are easy to keep clean and esthetically appealing.
M.C. –
I hope I can be forgive for my terrible pun. Let me start off by saying I’ve decided to start consistently reviewing what I purchase from Amazon because I find so many reviews are 1 or 5 stars and really don’t get into the fine details of the pros and cons of a product. Very few things are complete garbage, and conversely there isn’t much out there that’s totally perfect. So now that I have my little disclaimer out of the way…
This kettle looks wonderful. The design is elegant and it looks great staying out on the kitchen counter with other oft used items like a juicer, toaster or coffee maker. To facilitate this Breville has recessed the base of the unit to allow you to conveniently wind the cord to the ideal length for your needs so the unit looks aesthetically pleasing without miles of cord sticking out.
The kettle functions perfectly. There are clearly marked measurements on the side of the jug to avoid overfilling. These should be carefully adhered to because this kettle gets the water to a rolling boil quickly and if you’ve overfilled it some splashing will occur.
The slow opening lid is a nice touch because you don’t end up with a rush of steam attacking you upon opening it. Also it sits nicely on the base without the click in feature some other kettles have. This is a plus in my book because when a kettle clicks into it’s base sometime when you pick it up the base comes with it. This will never be a problem with this kettle.
Onto the things I dislike.
First off no bells or whistles, literally. There is no audio indication that the kettle has finished boiling. For the $99 price tag I don’t think it’s too much to ask for even a little bell activated by the switch flipping to the off position at the end of it’s cycle.
Secondly a major reason I purchased this kettle is that it’s not constructed of plastic. BPA is a major health concern these days and obviously with glass we don’t have to worry about that. Breville specifically states that no parts that come in contact with water contain BPA but I’m now uncomfortable with the thought of plastic and hot water together. This shouldn’t be a problem with this glass kettle except that there is a sediment filter in front of the spout made of plastic and wire mesh. I’m sure, just as advertised, this part is BPA free but we are constantly finding out new and horrific things about the safety of plastics and I’d simply rather avoid the issue all together. The filter IS removable but the directions mention numerous times that it should NOT be removed and it’s required for proper kettle operation. Not being any kind of engineer I can’t imagine why this is but I’d hate to find out the hard way.
All in all this is a great product. The price is good, the look is great and the functionality nearly superb. I’d recommend it to anyone who likes to make tea, oatmeal or ramen regularly and quickly.