Adagio Teas 3 UtiliTEA Variable-Temperature 30-Ounce Electric Kettle | 
 enlarge | Brand: Adagio Teas
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $59.00
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Rating:  7 reviews
Color: Silver
Batteries Included: No
Size: 30-ounce
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 6.8 x 9.3
MPN: utiliTEA
Model: 3
UPC: 897085000038
EAN: 0897085000038
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Electric stainless-steel kettle with innovative temperature-control system | | • | Perfect for heating water to the right temperature for green and black teas | | • | Quickly heats up to 30 ounces of water; concealed heating element | | • | Cordless carafe; water-level gauge; power indicator light; flip-top lid button | | • | Measures approximately 8-1/5 by 6-4/5 by 9-1/5 inches |
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Product Description
Green tea lovers no longer have to struggle to achieve the optimal steeping temperature, while darker tea drinkers can still expect impeccably boiling water. With an innovative temperature control system, this versatile device can heat to your preference. At last, an all-inclusive kettle for heating water for the perfect pot of tea. This durable stainless steel kettle is a must-have for tea lovers of all kinds. Variable temperature dial ideally suited for preparing green and white teas.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 3 1/2 stars-- Does a great job, but missing bells and whistles. November 10, 2008
Michael Stack (North Chelmsford, MA USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The UtiliTEA is an excellent electric tea kettle-- it's comes in two parts, the base and the kettle. The base plugs in, the kettle rests on top of it. Fill it with (up to four cups) of water, fit the kettle on the base, set the dial to the desired temperature, flip the switch and moments later, you've got hot water when the switch pops back up. I've used mine endlessly since I've gotten it.
A few gripes though, the UtiliTEA's temperature gauge is color coded rather than providing any kind of numeric indication and the manual. It's easy to use, but if you needed precision (and I don't), you won't be able to get it. More irritating is no real audible indication that it's done-- the lever clicks, but there's no whistle, bell or anything else you'll notice in the other room. Good news is, it's really fast, even to bring water to a boil. A final thing I dislike-- there's no "off" switch on the base and they recommend pulling the power cord between uses. I'm not certain whether it's unsafe to leave it plugged in, but I keep pulling the plug after every use which is quite honestly annoying. Mind you, I'm a new homeowner, I'm a little paranoid about such things.
I realize my criticism is pretty harsh-- the UtiliTEA does its core competencies fantastically, and I've used this exclusively as my water heating solution, but while it's an excellent device, any potential buyer should be aware of its limitations.
 A "Dear John" letter to my old kettle October 22, 2008
Jeff Breitenstein (Seattle, WA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Kettle, you just don't do it for me anymore. Sure you get hot, but it takes you sooo long to get there... I've tried to be patient, perhaps I expect too much, but I've come to the conclusion, it's not me... it's you. We've had some good times, but I need to make a change. There's a new kettle in my life and I couldn't be happier. Adagio's Teas 3 UtiliTEA Kettle heats up at the flick of a button and I'm in control -- from a roiling boil to a gentle simmer -- it's all about what I want. And talk about performance, a full boil in about 90 seconds. And as much as I hate to say it, you're stuck in the past, this new kettle has style. I hope someday you'll understand.
The most awesome tea kettle ever October 21, 2008
Margaret H. Bonham (Montana, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Before I got the Utilitea kettle, I heated water on the stove. I thought I was doing pretty darn good until I kept reading the reviews on the UtiliTEA. What finally sold me was that the kettle heated the water and shut itself off automatically. I have always been paranoid about leaving the tea kettle on the stove -- and now the worry is no more! It precisely heats up the water to the exact temperature (You will have to have a thermometer to know exactly the temperatures) and shuts itself off.
What's more, it's faster than heating a kettle on the stove. It's ridiculously easy to operate and cleaning it is a snap with vinegar and water. Works wonderfully. I love mine.
A Must Have for Green & White Tea Lovers June 26, 2008
KG (Seattle, WA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great tea kettle--perfect size, function, and convenience. I love it that I can finally make my Green and White teas at the correct temperature. It makes a world of difference in the taste. I've also tried the Ingenuitea 16 oz and it makes a perfect cup of tea.
The Adagio white, green, and rooibos teas are marvelous too--check them out Rooibos Teas Sampler, 6 tins, Green Teas Sampler, 6 tins, and White Teas Sampler, 4 tins.
Durability Issues May 10, 2008
31u3b1rd
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
I had the previous version of this kettle and it only lasted for about a year and a half before it went kaput. The temperature dial started out well, and then later was sticky and wouldn't stay in place. Also, water leaked from somewhere on the kettle. I couldn't figure out from where, but I think it may have shorted something out. Not sure. Anyway, I used it maybe once a day and enjoyed it a lot while it lasted. I don't know if this new design is better. I am hesitant to purchase it, because for the price, the products should last longer than a year or so, and the warranty is only 90 days. I don't know why in 2008 it is so hard to design a temperature control kettle that works well and lasts. It's depressing. So I will look around for other kettle options, but I am not hopeful that I will find a better one with temperature control. I may look at Zojirushi because I find their products to be well-made, but I don't know that they will offer the temperature flexibility I am looking for.
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