A clever cafetiere-style mechanism allows you to heat water on your induction stove without compromising the sophisticated style of your modern kitchen.
Induction stovetops are modern and safe, but kettles designed to work with induction stovetops have been unsatisfactory. Why boil water in an electric kettle next to a great high-tech stove that could be doing the same job?
To work on an induction stove, you need a ferrous metal in the bottom of your kettle. The magnetic field generated by the hob induces eddy currents in the metal, generating heat. For example, a copper or aluminum pot can include a layer of steel in the base to make it induction compatible. That’s why most induction kettles have a classic stovetop design. This seems at odds with a modern, sophisticated hob.
If you don’t like cottagecore whistling kettles but want to use induction, the new Leica Vision is an interesting and innovative option. Successfully crowdfunded and won both the German Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award 2022.
Image credit: Leica
It looks great in glass, but the trick to that party is how to achieve that iron base. ) is provided. Then, as the water boils, it slides rapidly upward, away from the surface of the hob.
If you have an induction stove, it will automatically turn off as soon as you pick up the pot. This kettle does the same. The stove turns off when the metal disc is lifted. No whistles, no wasted energy from overheating. It’s just a smart design.
The filling is clever and simple. The funneled top eliminates the need to aim at the spout and lift the lid. As long as the kettle is under the faucet, it will fill just fine. Then press the top button to engage the plunger. Otherwise induction will not work.
Image credit: Leica
It has a capacity of 1.7 liters, which is fairly standard for an electric kettle, although stovetop models are often larger. The handle is wide and easy to hold.
It took just under six and a half minutes to boil a liter of water (using a Whirlpool SmartCook SMP 778 C/NE/IXL hob, consuming 1,900W on top heat setting). After 4 minutes the water started to bubble. You can also turn off the heat a little earlier and make coffee with water with a lower boiling point. This is about 4 minutes for an average 1,500W electric kettle and 2-3 minutes for a 2,500W electric kettle. So while it won’t save you electricity usage, it will definitely reduce clutter in terms of taking up less space on your workbench.
The induction hob is very quiet, with just a slight hum, so the kettle is nearly silent until the water bubbles. You can check the progress through the glass. It will bubble like an electric kettle for a while before the plunger pops out. There is a button if you want it to pop up immediately.
The glass gives the Visione a modern look that’s perfect for induction, but I can’t help but wonder how it would look with the scourge of all kettles, especially glass kettles: limescale. Now Quite bulky, but only the bottom half is used for water. It would be great if the top half also had a built-in water purifier.
Image credit: Leica
However, unlike electric kettles, the Visione can be put in the dishwasher. The entire jug is dishwasher safe once the tech top is removed. So you can keep limescale at bay.
If you need a high-tech stove kettle for your induction stovetop, look no further. literally. This is the only one on the market. But electric kettles that offer different target temperatures are also attractive. Either way, the best way to save energy is to boil what you need. And both options are threatened by the growing popularity of hot water taps.
£129.99
Alternative proposal
Le Creuset Traditional Kettle
This is Le Creuset’s largest 2.1 liter hob kettle with whistle and is available in colorful enamelled carbon steel or polished stainless steel. The brand also offers smaller kettles, the smallest of which is a 0.7 liter drip kettle for pour-over filter coffee.
from £110
Judge Stovetop Whistling Kettle 3L
With a large 3 liter capacity, this stovetop kettle is perfect for large families and for holding cups and water for cooking. Crafted from sleek 18/10 stainless steel, the elegant design features a trigger under your fingertips that allows you to open the Whistling He cap without having to get your fingers close to the spout. Spectacular 25 year warranty.
£59.40
Russell Hobbs Brita Purity Filter Glass Kettle
One of the biggest challenges with glass kettles is limescale. I usually don’t notice it and don’t pay attention to it, but with glass it really stands out. This 3,000W electric kettle has a built-in Brita Maxtra+ filter to remove scale, but has a capacity of just 1 liter.
£64.99 russellhobbs.com
smart kettle sage
A 2400W electric kettle with 5 levels of temperature control. Not only is this great for coffee (95° works best), but it’s also useful for bringing water to a boiling cusp when cooking.
£99.95 sageappliances.com
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