15 of the Best Electric Tea Kettles for Making a Soothing Cuppa in a Flash

• Why We Love It: Chic aesthetic, precise temp control, pointed spout for easy pouring
• Water Capacity: 30.4 ounces

Ideal for not only tea, but slowly pouring water for pour-over coffee, this gooseneck design, which comes in four chic matte finishes, is absolutely stunning, if you ask us. (Seriously, who wouldn’t want this sitting on their countertop?) Aesthetics aside, it also has a 1200-watt internal heater and to-the-degree temperature control for the perfect boil for your leaves or beans. The sleek, pointed spout reportedly gives you more precision, too, for a pour that’s similar to a gardening can.

• Why We Love It: Classic look, lots of color options
• Water Capacity: 32.5 ounces

Those who particularly enjoy the service that goes along with drinking tea will find that this is the electric kettle for them. It has that classic teapot look (in your choice of ten colors, no less), and brings water swiftly to 205 degrees Fahrenheit. Not to mention, there’s an auto shut-off feature.

• Why We Love It: No-frills design, cool-touch base, backlit window
• Water Capacity: 57.5 ounces

Sometimes, you just want a no-frills option that will boil water faster than your old beat-up teapot did without requiring too much thought. This one from Cuisinart has a single-boil option, a cool-touch base and holds a respectable 57.5 ounces. Plus, you can see exactly how much water is left is in there thanks to backlit window.

• Why We Love It: Watch it boil, large capacity, no slip grip
• Water Capacity: 59.17 ounces

The fun of a glass kettle is that you get to watch the water bubble and boil—aka, you can guesstimate down to the second when it will be done. This one boasts a large 59.17-ounce capacity, an automatic shut-off and has a no-slip grip to reduce any accidents. It has a sleek look to it and boils water very quickly, according to many happy Amazon reviewers.

• Why We Love It: Gorgeous tile pattern, boil dry protection
• Water Capacity: 40.58 ounces

With a lovely silver tile pattern and a gooseneck spout, this ceramic tea kettle is destined for a tea party. While it's on the smaller side, it still covers all the bases with its respectable 40.58-ounce capacity and 1200-watt heating element. And while there’s an automatic shut-off, like many of the picks on our list, the Bella will do you one better with its boil dry protection. Basically, if your tank is running low on water, whether it's in operation or not, this feature will turn off the machine.

• Why We Love It: Powerful heater, temp control, vacuum insulation
• Water Capacity: 57.48 ounces

When it comes to living in small spaces, it’s all about making the most of your space. Like most Dash appliances, the company's electric tea kettle has a super compact build that won't clutter your countertop. But don't mistake its size for power: It can boil water for a soothing cup of chamomile after a stressful work day with the best of 'em thanks to its powerful 1500-watt heater (one of the highest on our list). You can choose the exact boiling temperature from its base, and it's vacuum-insulated to keep it piping hot once it's done.

• Why We Love It: Leak-proof, five temperature presets, warming feature
• Water Capacity: 27 ounces

This leak-proof design has a 100 percent stainless-steel interior that won't change the flavor of your beverage. What's more, it's got five temperature presets to help you get it just right—and keep it hot for up to 60 minutes, according to the company. 60 minutes of bliss with a three minute or less heat-up time? Consider us sold.

• Why We Love It: Holds a lot of water, LED light, boil dry protection
• Water Capacity: 60.87

As the electric kettle with the second-largest capacity on our list (it holds 60.87 ounces!), this is great for those with big families—aka more than one cup to fill. Its rapid boiling rate results in fresher tasting water, according to the company, and there's an intelligent auto-shutoff feature that can detect whether or not there's water inside. Other bonus features? The anti-slip handle and glow-from-within LED light that brightens the glass frame in low visibility.

• Why We Love It: Fill lines, mesh filter, auto shut-off
• Water Capacity: 33.81 ounces

This classic, cord-free option allows you to monitor the amount of water you're pouring with its convenient see-through window. Its removable mesh filter prevents any deposits from getting into your drink, and it has auto shut-off and boil-dry protection features to keep things safe. Who needs a microwave with this bad boy around?

• Why We Love It: Cool design, functional thermometer, cord storage
• Water Capacity: 57.48 ounces

Throw it back to the '70s with this cute electric kettle in a retro mint green. (Kitty Forman would be over the moon.) It holds up to an impressive 56 ounces at a time, and it comes with an old-fashioned but fully functional thermometer. There's boil-dry protection, a space for the cord at the base of the kettle and it also comes with an easy to use 360-degree rotational base to keep burn marks off your countertop.