We are avid mint tea drinkers. Have been for nearly two decades. And we find that the Chef’s Choice Glass Kettle Model 680 is a great tool for us, and so, we review it here. It quickly heats water, for those who just can’t wait for that tea.
The 680 glass kettle is not really cordless. There is in fact, a cord attached to the base stand. It plugs into a fifteen amp outlet.
But the pot itself has no permanently attached power cord. So this makes for much easier filling and less dangerous pouring.
This is a substantial appliance. It exudes an air of durability and dependability that you’d probably like owning. Nothing looks cheap about this cordless yet electric teapot. It’s fun watching the water boil inside through the glass.
Heats 1.42 liters of water in approximately seven minutes here in Altoona, PA. It may heat more quickly at higher altitudes.
Low noise level, even when the water is boiling.
The stand that supplies power to the kettle itself has anti-skid feet. These prevent sliding of the whole unit, even when full. These also provide sound isolation from the counter. So they help keep the kettle quieter as it heats.
Features an attached black plastic lid. This latches open for near effortless filling. Then it stays closed to contain hot liquids while pouring.
The large mouth on the top makes for quick and easy filling and cleaning with little slop and spill.
You can wrap any excess cord up on the underside of the stand.
A clear, lit lever makes starting and stopping the electric kettle a snap; literally. The lights up while heating is in progress.
A printed easy-to-read scale, located behind the handle, shows how full the kettle is.
Heats 1.42 liters of cold water to a rolling boil in less than eight minutes, through and through. Indeed, more efficient than a microwave oven for fast heating of up to six cups of water.
This heated kettle automatically shuts off soon after the water inside begins to boil. The kettle will also deactivate if all the water inside is allowed to boil completely away.
The supporting stand remains cool to the touch, as it contains no heating element. The heaters are sealed in the bottom of the removable kettle, beneath the glass part.
Has the modern look of a brushed stainless steel finish on its base and stand. Plus, it has black plastic for the handle and lid. This trim compliments the metal and clear glass with a subtle yet contrasting look.
With the handle being plastic, there is little chance of electric shock from the 680.
The positioning of the handle provides great balance. Thus, you get ease of carrying this kettle from its stand to your teacup. So pouring is a breeze.
Takes up little space, as the pitcher part sits directly atop the base stand.
At nearly $60, the price was a trifle high, since competing brands cost less than half of this. But the glass sides feature gives this kettle a more “ritzy” look that might compel people to pay the extra.
Occasionally, this cordless electric kettle clicks and snaps, even hours after last use. This is likely the shut-off switch inside cooling down. They could stop this noise by using a fully electronic thermostat system.
The plastic lid appears a bit too easy to scratch. An upgrade for this would be a harder cover.
In total, we’re quite pleased with the Chef’s Choice International glass kettle, model 680. It’s 1500-watt heater boils water faster than most any other heating method. Plus, it’s easy to clean, and affordable. So, we recommend the 680 to anyone wanting quick hot water quick for beverages. Our rating is thus 93 out of 100.
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