Kettle for a gas stove - which one to choose?

Tea is one of the favorite drinks for most modern people. It is he who is an indispensable way to keep warm after long walks on cold winter evenings and is able to cool in the hot summer. But to make a hot and aromatic drink you need a kettle for a gas stove. In this article, we will share recommendations for choosing this household appliance and talk about its basic properties.

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Materials of manufacture

One of the most significant criteria for choosing a kettle for a gas stove is the material of its manufacture. Traditionally, these devices are made of metal, which has high heat resistance and does not emit harmful substances in contact with water. It is also very important that the kettle for the stove does not corrode.

Important! On the modern market you can find products made of ceramics or refractory glass, which look very attractive. But such teapots perform a more decorative, rather than practical, function.

The following materials are most popular in the manufacture of kettles for stoves:

• Stainless steel is a reliable and environmentally friendly material. Its use poses absolutely no threat to human health, since it does not react chemically with water molecules at elevated temperatures. It is such a kettle that will provide the contents with a uniform and quick heating.
• Ceramics - is a product from natural clay, which can be heat treated. Such items have a very attractive appearance, but are not practical to use. Therefore, they serve mainly as decoration. The kettle for a ceramic gas stove is notable for its low strength and high specific gravity. In addition, high-quality ceramics are too expensive to use in everyday life.
• Enamel coating on metal - used by housewives quite often, however, it is highly capricious. With sudden changes in temperature, such a coating can crack and crumble, and fire leaves unpleasant black marks on the surface. However, all these troubles can be avoided by observing the basic rules of operation.
• Heat-resistant glass is one of the recent fashion trends that has affected the production of kitchen utensils. Such products have an attractive appearance and, due to the transparent surface, make it possible to observe the process of liquid boiling. However, glass is a rather fragile material, and therefore, dishes made from it are short-lived.
• Cast iron - such kettle stoves are truly eternal, but at the same time, they are quite heavy products. Such models have thick walls, and the material is characterized by medium thermal conductivity, as a result of which water boils for a long time, but cooling takes place very slowly. So there are some advantages to this.
• Aluminum alloy is the most controversial in terms of quality type of cookware, which gradually goes down in history. Scientists have proven that aluminum enters into a chemical reaction with water and food, and therefore forms substances harmful to the human body.

Important! If you decide to buy a new teapot, do not forget to look for a teapot.In our separate review, we described in detail how to choose a teapot.

Important! You have to decide which kettle is the best for a gas stove. But one must rely not only on the external design and personal preferences, but on the properties of the materials of manufacture and the operational characteristics of the product.

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Kettle design features

In addition to manufacturing materials, special attention should be paid to the design features of kitchen utensils. When wondering how to choose a kettle for a gas stove, you should consider all the features of its structure so that the use is practical and as comfortable as possible. No less important is the safety of using such dishes.

Going to the store, first of all, you should not think about which kettle is better - enameled or stainless steel, but about its compliance with the following criteria:

• spaciousness;
• heat resistance;
• proportional spout sizes;
• the presence of a cover with a special hole for the removal of steam.

Important! Having picked up the best model of a teapot, you can easily prepare tasty and aromatic drinks, and in our special article you will find information about the best varieties of tea and coffee.

You should also pay attention to the following nuances of the design of your favorite teapot.

Size and relative position of parts

Most household injuries and burns occur precisely due to the improper design of the device. Most often, the unpleasant consequences of using a kettle for a stove are observed if the handle is located above the hole or in the immediate vicinity with a short spout.

Important! A tightly closed lid of such a teapot often slides, and the owner’s hand is under a powerful stream of steam. In the event that the lid fell into the kettle, splashing drops provide an additional burn hazard.

For your own safety, give preference to products whose handle and cover are equipped with special inserts made of non-conductive material. Pay attention to the tightness of the lid when closing and the likelihood of it slipping off when the dishes are tilted.

Important! The ideal solution would be a design with a valve cover, which will not budge even when the structure is tilted 180 degrees.

Most modern manufacturers describe the advantages of their dummies with a small spout located nearby the base, which allows, using minimal physical effort, to use maximum fluid.

However, these designs have a significant drawback - this arrangement of the nose contributes to the accumulation of scale and various impurities that are formed during boiling. To prevent scale formation, it is recommended to install in housing water filters.

Important! Too high a spout will require considerable effort when pouring boiling water over the cups, because turning a full kettle to the desired position is not so simple.

Kettle volume

When choosing a kettle for a gas stove, it is worth paying special attention to its volume. It should meet the needs of your family:

Please note:

1. Too small dishes will create inconvenience in the form of the need to boil water several times, and accordingly complicate the procedure for simultaneous tea drinking.
2. If the purchased kettle is too large, then the risk of scalding will be inevitable. This is due to the fact that the teapot filled with water will have a high mass, and, accordingly, it is rather difficult to hold in hands.

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What else do you need to know when choosing a kettle for a stove?

Before you buy a kettle for a gas stove, also pay attention to the following features of the product:

• Aesthetic appeal. If you often have to meet guests in your house, then the appearance of the product plays an important role.
• The bottom size increased in relation to the overall dimensions of the product will provide quick heating of the water.
• For ease of operation, some types of dishes are equipped with a special valve - a whistle, which is installed on the spout. It will help not to forget about the kettle standing on the fire and not provoke its combustion after boiling water.
• Some models may have a dimensional window, which simplifies use. You will definitely know how much liquid is left and whether it is necessary to boil it already.
• Additional equipment with a filter element. A very useful feature for residents of cities that use bottled water rather than bottled water for pouring into dishes.

Important! If you like to drink aromatic strong coffee in the morning, follow the link and find out how to make coffee in a turk.

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We hope that the recommendations provided in the article regarding the choice of a kettle for a gas stove will help to make the tea drinking procedure as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.