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Kettles

Perhaps the most simple of any device found in a modern day kitchen, the humble kettle does nothing more than boil water for a cup of tea, coffee, hot chocolate or other beverage. Before the introduction of electric kettles which simply plug in the mains, stovetop kettles were most typically found in kitchen places, and before that a cauldron (hung over an open fire) or a storm kettle for boiling water outdoors. Electric and "cordless" electric kettles became popular in the 1980s and 1990s, constructed out of durable plastic or stainless steel, they plug into the mains which activates an internal heating element which boils the water. They usually feature a detachable power supply cable which plugs into the base of the device, this means the kettle can be easily detached and cleaned in a sink. There are few extra features needed or included with kettles, except a 360 degree connector base, water level indicator, rapid boil, illuminated water gauge and a limescale filter. The capacity level is also another good thing to look out for, and whether the heating element is concealed or not.