heyyohighHo t1_j99f72f wrote on February 20, 2023 at 6:54 AM

Reply to comment by ConfusedNegi in Can anyone recommend a stovetop whistling kettle that doesn't have a plastic handle and coating that peels off? Just an old school basic stainless steel whistling kettle without a point of failure in the handle? by anarchisticmeerkat

Stovetop kettles provide a better flavour than electric. Not everyone can taste the difference but those that do will understand. If you really want something nice for coffee and tea, imo, a stovetop kettle is a big boost to the quality of your drink.

twd000 t1_j9a9u59 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 1:25 PM

How does the heat source impact the flavor of the hot water?

Amy-Too t1_j9aj1fg wrote on February 20, 2023 at 2:42 PM

Not the heat source, the container

twd000 t1_j9aky1y wrote on February 20, 2023 at 2:56 PM

like the geometry of the container? Or the material? I use this electric induction kettle. It's made of stainless steel and imparts no flavor to the water

https://www.amazon.com/Bodum-11883-57US-Melior-Gooseneck-Kettle/dp/B07G2MBM6L?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1

Amy-Too t1_j9bvb3m wrote on February 20, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Good for you then

Yars107 t1_j9ar9ui wrote on February 20, 2023 at 3:41 PM

I think you need to wash your kettle

duckfisco t1_j99k42g wrote on February 20, 2023 at 7:57 AM

I bought an electric kettle and sent it back immediately. The water smelled like plastic/tires when heated. It was useless, and now I have a cheapo SS kettle because I'll probably start it without the whistle down and burn it up like I always do.

PotatoFarmer02 t1_j99qfs3 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 9:24 AM

Have you tried a metal orbglass electric kettle?