{
  "id": 5105168,
  "title": "The best kettles in the UK to save energy and speed up your cuppa, tested",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/the-best-kettles-in-the-uk-to-save-energy-and-speed-up-your-cuppa",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-02T14:00:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Technology",
    "slug": "guardian-technology",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/jul/22/best-electric-kettles-uk"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent study tested various electric kettles available in the UK to determine which models provide both energy efficiency and quick brewing times. The testing process involved boiling liters of water to compare different types of kettles, including those designed for hard water, vintage-style models, repairable options, and wifi-connected devices. Despite advancements in technology, the traditional kettle continues to be a kitchen essential, frequently used for comfort, practicality, and social occasions. While modern kettles have incorporated improvements like enhanced insulation to maintain water temperature longer, temperature settings for various beverages, and features to reduce scale buildup, the fundamental principle of water heating and subsequent pouring remains consistent.",
  "summary": "We boiled litres of water to find the best electric kettles, from hard-water heroes to vintage-style, repairable and wifi-connected models • The best air fryers, tried and tested for crisp and crunch Despite the march of progress, the humble kettle remains a kitchen staple. It’s what we turn to in times of strife, when spirits are flagging, or to start our day. When a visitor calls, one of the…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}