Preparation
A good kettle is an invaluable kitchen tool. “At my house we are always making tea, oatmeal, and various items that require a kettle and I tend to opt for a stovetop kettle as opposed to electric,” says Elisa Marshall, founder of café and bakery, Maman and author of Maman the Cookbook ($27.60, bookshop.org). “Not only does this save room on my countertops, but there are so many beautiful options out there, often vintage inspired in terms of design which can also double as beautiful kitchen décor.”
There are numerous good options for stovetop kettles at different price points, with different finishes, and different capacities. Marshall suggests opting for a larger kettle because you’ll find there are many reasons you need to boil water in the kitchen beyond your morning cup of coffee or tea, from cooking pasta to a shrimp boil. And while we’ve got kettles in our top picks that can handle big jobs, we also have fantastic mini versions as well.
Le Creuset Demi KettleFellow Clyde Stovetop KettleSimplex Buckingham No 1 by Newey & Bloomer KettleMartha Stewart Blue Tea KettleHario Buono KettleDemeyere Resto 4.2-Quart Water KettleChantal Vintage Tea Kettle
