Breville Crystal Clear Kettle BKE595XL

Great replacement for my Zojriushi water boiler and warmer. I originally used a water boiler because I didn't have to heat up a kettle and wait. I simply left the water in the boiler and pressed a button and I had warm or hot water anytime I needed. However, after long term use, the Zojirushi became more cumbersome to clean. Since I had hard water, this made it even more difficult because of the constant mineral build up. I was concerned about the flaky mineral build up that came with the dispensed water. This is when I came across Breville's clear electric kettle. The glass is the most impressive part of this kettle. It made it easy to clean. The only part that is difficult to clean is the bottle of the kettle near the edges and a long pipe near the handle. The opening is large enough that I can reach my entire hand inside and scrub off any residual mineral deposit. And the side of the glass is really easy to clean. I would simply take a soft scrub and rub off the mineral deposits on the stainless steel at the bottle of the kettle. This Breville product is very impressive, along with the design and ease of use. I was also concerned with a possible metallic after taste with metal water kettles, so this was a great option. So far, the unit works perfectly. I can heat up only the water that I need, whether it's 2 cups or an entire liter.Here is a rundown of the good and the bad:Good:- Easy to clean- Mostly glass and stainless steel. The only parts that are plastic is the lid, if people are concerned with BPA from plastics.- Easy to use, one push of the button to boil water.- No unnecessary sounds, the water will simply stop boiling when done.- Water remains hot for a long period of time after boiling.- Easy to take in and out of the main unit.Bad:- Costs more than comparable glass water kettles but well worth the price.- The cord is a bit short, so you can have it too far from a plug.Overall, I would recommend this product. Good job Breville!

I got this Breville water kettle to replace one I loved, but it was time to move on to a new style and brand. Breville is that new brand for me.Funny story: I was in Home Goods and saw this for a really good price. I didn't get it but wanted to, and I had a perfectly functional one with no space to store an extra. Then, I saw this on Prime Day for an even better price and I said "screw it, I'll buy this and store it until the current one breaks." No sooner did I think that that my current one stopped working. Our household tried to fix it and it was dead. But it wasn't a bother because now I had this new Breville water kettle timed just right to replace it.The kettle holds up to seven cups of water. There are lines printed on the glass to help you measure, and a significant portion is empty for all the boiling bubbliness to happen. You flick it on and a white light lights up until it's done. You then pour your water out as needed. When you refill, there is a nicely engineered top that slowly and satisfyingly opens up when you press the open button.Overall, it works fast and it looks beautiful. My only "complaint" is I wish different finishes were offered to match my other Breville items. Recommended.

I'm British, so I drink a lot of tea. Real tea. Builder's tea. Not the nasty Lipton stuff scraped from the warehouse floor that passes as tea in the US, and certainly not arty-farty Chinese blends that may be great for aligning the ying or the chakras or whatever it's supposed to do, but tastes like hot water. Anyone who drinks real tea knows that you need boiling water, which is not "quite hot" water or water that has been through a coffee machine, and the kettle needs to come to the boil quickly. If you drink a lot of tea the kettle is going to be out on the kitchen counter-top, and you want to know how much water is in it. Win, win, win. This boils water as quickly as any kettle will on 110V. It is a very attractive glass and steel design, as these things go, with no superfluous flourishes. The base can store some unused cable. And its being glass means you can see at a glance how full it is. My last kettle was a Seimens Porsche design model (not available in the US) and the Breville is better in every respect, including looks. I want for nothing else in the kettle, and I'm looking at this as I plan to buy another as a housewarming present.But I am moved to write in alarm at those people who want a bell. A bell? For the love of all that is holy, no! It has no bell. It just turns off. And thank Breville for that. What I need like a hole in the head is yet another thing in my kitchen that shrilly announces the completion of some task, and which cannot be silenced without pressing some (often tiny) button. I have long wondered who the people are that want this, and reading some of the reviews here, now I know. In fact, when the Breville eventually dies, I now know that I will need to scrutinize reviews carefully to find alarm-less silent kettles.One last word: I got the Amazon factory refurb and saved the $15. The kettle itself was still in the wrapper, but the box - which I immediately threw away - had some minor tears and scuffs. For a box going straight in the trash, I'll take $15.

Beautifully designed sturdy teakettle with automatic shut off. A little more expensive than other brands, but imo totally worth it. I love Breville appliances.