Grab a Cup of Joe – Coffee Pots and Tea Kettles for Your Home Office
Do you prefer tea or coffee? We all have our early morning vice, particularly when we have to motivate ourselves to get up and work from home – it is so tempting to stay in bed. Here at Office Upgraded, we understand the struggle. That is why we have come up with a list of the best coffee posts and tea kettles for you.
We have a variety of styles at a variety of prices, both electric and stove top. After reading this, you’ll be prepared for anything that morning meeting might bring!
The Best Tea Kettles
Stovetop Tea Kettles
A great stovetop tea kettle is one of the best lifetime purchases – if you wake up early and need a cup of tea, there is nothing better than heating up water on the stove. It is a great relaxing way to start the morning, or end your evening.
One of our top picks for classic tea kettles is the OXO Brew Classic Tea Kettle in brushed stainless steel. For only $39.95 from Amazon, this tea kettle offers high-grade stainless steel outer construction, guards against trust, and a non-stick coated interior surface.
Plus, with precision pouring, a dripless spout design, and heat-resistant silicone handles, this pot is easy to use and easier to enjoy. While you do have to hand wash this kettle, it is easy to clean and provides a maximum fill of about 2 quarts, allowing you to leave a little bit of time between those washes.
A best seller, and one of the least expensive available, this Mr. Coffee Flintshire Stainless Steel Tea Kettle lets you boil water to your heart’s content. With a solid stainless steel construction and 1.75-Quarts of available room for water, this tea kettle gives you plenty of room and a sturdy design.
If you are worried about not knowing when the water is done, this tea kettle whistles to alert you to the optimum boiling temperature. Plus, it has a flip-up spout cover for safe and easy pouring.
As one reviewer says:
“I love this pot. I am a daily hot tea and instant coffee drinker. I have 15 minute breaks during my workday (I work from home) and do NOT have time for a tea kettle to take 15 minutes to begin boiling. The difference on why this boils so much faster is the disbursement of the water. The kettle has a wider base, which heats the H2O quicker.”
Mr. Coffee Tea Kettle – Amazon
If you’re looking for something a little fancier, this Le Creuset Enamel on Steel Demi Tea Kettle comes in a variety of shapes and colors. For only $55.99 on Amazon, this product provides 1 ¼ quarts to fill, and whistles when the water is boiled. A heat-resistant, ergonomic handle locks into place, allowing for easy lifting and pouring.
With a generously sized base for greater contact with your heating element, this pot boils water quickly, making it perfect for breaks during work.
Plus, the cute design is nothing to frown at!
Electric Tea Kettles
While traditional tea kettles are great, it can also be beneficial to get an electric one. Not only are they easy to heat up when you have limited stovetop space, they are also quick. If you like to maximize your time in bed and minimize your time before meetings, an electric tea kettle is the perfect choice.
One great option is the Zeppoli Electric Kettle from Amazon. This glass tea kettle boils water fast, provides 1.7 liters of space, and is cordless, making it easy to keep on your counter or hide away in a cabinet.
Although this kettle is made of glass, you can feel confident that it will withstand any minor drops, tips, or damage. With industrial strength glass and stainless steel and rubber accents, it is quite sturdy. Plus, equipped with a bright LED light to indicate when the kettle is heating and when the water is heated, this is easy to use in those early morning hazes.
For those worried about safety, this kettle has an anti-slip grip and heat-resistant handle. Plus, it is designed with Food-Grade Silicon and is 100% BPA Free. No need to worry about weird plastic flavors or contaminated drinks.
Another Amazon’s Choice at an affordable price, the Mueller Ultra Kettle uses SpeedBoil Technology to heat water quickly. With an LED light to indicate the kettle is heating, similar to the Zeppoli Kettle, this tea kettle makes it easy to get up in the morning.
Additionally, with a cordless base, it is easy to pour, easy to keep on the counter, and easy to put away.
As one reviewer says:
“I’ve been using this kettle at least once a day. I used to get water from my wife’s Keurig machine to make tea or instant coffee, but the Keurig just doesn’t make water hot enough. This kettle brings water to a rolling boil quickly and looks cool doing it! In fact, it heats up so quickly that I often use it as a “short cut” when I need to boil a pot of water to make pasta or something. I just boil it, then pour it in the pot on the stove.”
Mueller Tea Kettle – Amazon
Sounds like a great tip, if we’ve ever heard one!
The Best Coffee Pots
If coffee is a little more your speed, check out these great options below!
One option we found, the Braun KF7070 BrewSense Coffeemaker has 12 cups of room and is made from a sturdy stainless steel material. If you are looking to wake up to the perfect cup of coffee, Braun’s PureFlavor technology ensures that your coffee is made at the right temperature in the right amount of time.
Additionally, with adjustable sizing, you can choose to have 1-4 cups, rather than a full pot (although, we understand if you need it!).
If you need another option, this Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio is a great choice. Compatible with K-Cup pods or more traditional coffee grounds, this pot offers flexibility and great flavor. With Easy-Touch programming, you can wake up with coffee ready. Plus, after brewing, coffee stays warm for about 2 hours.
But if you are worried about safety, you don’t need to be! The pot has an automatic shut off, preventing the potential disaster of forgetting about it. And, with two separate easy-fill water reservoirs, this pot is easy to use.
Better yet, this Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Coffee Maker has nearly 5 stars with 25 thousand reviews! Talk about a positive reception! With an on/off light to indicate if your coffee maker is working, and an auto pause cycle, it is easy to grab a cup. And, dual water windows allow good visibility to prevent any overflows or spillage.
Easy to clean and easy cord storage make this one of the easiest, and best, coffee pots available.
To Sum Up…
Like we said, coffee pots and tea kettles are easy to find, easy to use, and easy to clean. With a number of great options, sizes, colors, and styles, it is also easy to find one that fits your space. Check out the list below to find the perfect one for you!
- OXO Brew Classic Tea Kettle
- Mr. Coffee Flintshire Stainless Steel Tea Kettle
- Le Creuset Enamel on Steel Demi Tea Kettle
- Zeppoli Electric Kettle
- Mueller Ultra Kettle
- Braun KF7070 BrewSense Coffeemaker
- Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio
- Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Coffee Maker
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