Is it true, Americans don't.......

[expat]

...use electric Kettles?

 

[daves87rs]

My aunt uses one.

 

[01rangerxl]

[censored] is an electric kettle? I guess we don't.

 

[tom slick]

I don't know anyone that uses one. My kettle sits on the gas stove.

 

[Pablo]

We have a SS electric. Works nice. But we use one on the gas stove as well.

 

[CharlieJ]

I had to Google search an electric kettle. My roommate has something similar to that. I only have a porcelain kettle that I use to make green tea. An electric Stainless Steel electric kettle would be cool.

 

[expat]

Would it not be more quicker and efficient to have a heating element immersed in the water (as in an electric kettle)?

 

[ToyotaNSaturn]

...value tube-style TV's?

...eat lead paint anymore?

...use 8-track tapes?

...truly understand Curling?

...need an iPad?

 

[MarkC]

I have one of those expensive Japanese jobs that keeps water hot all day long and dispenses it when you want it. Don't use it much, who needs hot water 24/7?

 

[gathermewool]

I have a $15 plastic one I use to make hot water for oatmeal and tea.

 

[Quattro Pete]

I use one, but mainly because I got used to using one when I was living in Europe.

 

[PandaBear]

I use one, but that's a homage to my Asian tradition.

Most American that want hot water use microwave instead of a kettle. Usually you have to go to an Asian supermarket to buy one, and they aren't cheap ($60-200) depends on quality.

 

[pcfxer]

Interesting, I always assumed that electric kettles was the way to go. Perhaps it is in Canada.

 

[Tom NJ]

We have one. My wife grew up in Ireland, so these are essential to keep up with tea.

Tom NJ

 

[crinkles]

thought they were standard.

i can see if you have a gas supply stove maybe a stove kettle would be better.

 

[lewdwig]

Samovar?

 

[Pablo]

Originally Posted By: expat
Would it not be more quicker and efficient to have a heating element immersed in the water (as in an electric kettle)?


I suppose, but I don't think 'mercans like dealing with scale and crud on the element.

But does "electric kettle" automatically mean the element is in the water?

We have an earlier model of this bad girl: http://www.scriphessco.com/zoom.asp?item=077 0001

http://www.scriphessco.com/itemdetail.asp?src=SHSHOP&item=077 0001#

 

[chevrofreak]

Originally Posted By: MarkC
I have one of those expensive Japanese jobs that keeps water hot all day long and dispenses it when you want it. Don't use it much, who needs hot water 24/7?


I have one of those as well. It uses less than $2 in electricity per month, while keeping water hot 24/7.

 

[RTexasF]

We use one. Might have to do with my gal's British heritage.

 

[chevrofreak]

I don't drink much tea at all, but it's very handy to use with a french press for making coffee.