Capresso 260.03 PerfectTea Cordless 48-Ounce Electric Glass Kettle

December 12th, 2009

Manufacturer: Capresso
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Product Description

The Capresso PerfectTea Glass Water Kettle features variable temperature settings to accurately brew any tea. Five selectable water temperatures brew a variety of your favorite teas and automatically shuts off when selected temperature is reached. The 48-ounce capacity Safety Glass Water Kettle lifts from the power base, making it ideal for right or left-handed serving. Convenient slide-out drawer with temperature guide for selecting accurate brewing temperature for all types of teas.

Capresso 260.03 PerfectTea Cordless 48-Ounce Electric Glass Kettle Details

Cordless safety-glass electric kettle with 360-degree power base
48-ounce capacity; measurement markings; drip-free pouring spout
5-setting temperature control; auto shut-off and boil-dry protection
Slide-out drawer with temperature guide for all types of teas
Measures 8-1/2 by 7 by 10 inches

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Customer Reviews For Capresso 260.03 PerfectTea Cordless 48-Ounce Electric Glass Kettle

Drinking tea is easier than ever

Review Date: January 21, 2010

Reviewer: Quetzal,

For awhile now I have been looking for alternatives to drinking soda. I thought I would give tea a try but wound up avoiding it as an option because of the inconvenience of having to make it all the time when I could just reach in the fridge and pour a soda. It's a perfect example of how instant gratification and the path of least resistance can win out. Now that I have been using this tea kettle, I have found myself completely smitten with all the teas out there and have left my love affair with the corn syrup beverage behind. I went with this one because I really enjoy green and white teas and now I don't ever have to worry about any strange or bitter tastes because I can brew them at the perfect temperature. So if you love all the green, white, and oolong teas out there and will be drinking them on a regular basis I really can't recommend this enough. If you mostly brew with regular Lipton tea bags or any variety of black teas and don't see yourself branching out from that then I would just stick with the stovetop or a non-temperature controlled kettle as it would be difficult to justify the cost.

Its esthetically pleasing and I am happy with the construction as it feels solid enough when handling it. There also isn't any problem with chemicals leeching from plastic as it is a glass kettle with stainless steal covering the heating element. The only plastic on the inside of the kettle is on the underside of the lid and this hasn't been a problem for me. The handle does indeed stay cool but lifting the lid while pouring as the instructions suggest can be tricky so I just leave the lid slightly ajar and haven't had a single problem. Lastly, I would read the instructions on how to handle and clean the kettle before doing anything else as it will keep you from ruining it before you even get to enjoy it.

Cubicle Convenient

Review Date: March 22, 2010

Reviewer: C. Lenn, Lee's Summit, MO

I bought this for my desk at work and thought it might inspire me to drink more tea with all of the health benefits that go along with that. I love it, I'm definitely drinking more tea, and I have no complaints whatsoever. I bought it in spite of the few previous reviewers who complained about a funky taste eminating from the container. I must say I never had that experience. My tea tastes just fine. I didn't really think that there would be much of a difference if I didn't use the handy slideout guide for brewing my tea (this is a chart to select the correct brewing temperature for different types of tea). However, there is a huge difference! I tried steeping Tazo full-leaf Zen (a green tea) after selecting "boil" as opposed to the recommended 160 degrees. After trying the tea at both temps the tea had a very noticeable and much better taste when I used the suggested temp. I really like that feature. It heats up super fast and I have been trying out all kinds of teas- bagged, loose, sachet. I even picked up an Oolong tea the other day just to give it a try. Pretty soon I will be a tea sommelier!

Speedy and great design.

Review Date: July 29, 2010

Reviewer: Hibba Wahbeh, Olympia, WA United States

Several temperature settings allow the flexibility to make the perfect tea brew, black tea, oolongs, green tea, which all are brewed at an optimal temperature. There's a guide that slides out of the base unit that shows which temperature setting is ideal for each of the teas. The glass kettle helps ensure that the kettle is clean and is a fun way to view and anticipate the hot water.

Works well

Review Date: August 10, 2010

Reviewer: Katherine Runyon, Livermore California

We have been using this daily for months. It is good for coffee, black tea and green tea, where precise temperature is important. Love it with the http://www.amazon.com/Aerobie-80R08-AeroPress-Coffee-Espresso/dp/B000GXZ2GS/ref=pd_ys_iyr6 Aeropress for coffee.

It did smell a bit when we first got it, but it is a good little machine, and the smell was gone after a few weeks.

It is easy to clean the hard water deposits, we do use filtered water but we have had to boil vinegar a few times to clean the deposits. Then just boil a few pots of water to clear the vinegar.

Perfect except for the plasticky smell/taste

Review Date: February 10, 2010

Reviewer: Kieran Walsh, San Francisco

Bought this kettle hoping for an all-glass product with no plastic, etc. I had considered the Breville Variable-Temperature Kettle but decided against it once I saw that there were plastic parts that came into contact with the boiling water. When the Capresso PerfecTea arrived, it had an awful plastic, benzene-like smell inside that seemed to be coming from a clear gasket that is in the very bottom of the kettle, protecting the heat element. The instructions had noted that this may exist as a result of "the manufacturing process" and recommended boiling water in it and discarding before use to get rid of the smell... I have boiled water in it, washed it with soap, washed it with baking soda, washed it with vinegar, and still that awful smell is there. I made one cup of tea and could smell and taste the same plastic qualities in the tea. I don't know how long it's supposed to take to get rid of the plastic smell/taste but I don't know if I'm willing to wait. I contacted Capresso Customer Service and am waiting for a return call.

It's too bad because I really like the convenience of this product. I brew all sorts of various teas on a daily basis and really like the ability to pinpoint the various water temperatures. I really don't understand why Capresso would choose to use a gasket made from a material that gives such off-putting smells. I would think that the market for a variable temperature kettle are tea-drinkers who need the right temperature to extract the perfect qualities (smell and taste included) from each tea type. That same group of tea drinkers are going to undoubtedly taste this plastic-like taste that comes with any water brewed in this kettle.

I'm giving it a few more days - simply because I love the design past the smell - but if this doesn't go away I am returning it for sure. At that point, I will then still be looking for a variable temperature kettle that does not have plastic in the water base....

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