There's nothing quite like a cup of tea to soothe the soul. And there's nothing quite like a freshly brewed cup of tea made with a tea kettle. If you're new to the world of tea kettles, don't worry—we're here to help. In this post, we'll walk you through how to use both a stovetop tea kettle and an electric tea kettle. So grab your kettle and let's get started!

How to Use a Stovetop Tea Kettle

If you're using a stovetop tea kettle, there are a few things you'll need to do differently than if you're using an electric kettle.

First, start by boiling water in your kettle on the stove. While the water is boiling, warm your teapot by rinsing it out with hot water from the tap. This will help keep your tea hot once it's brewed.

Once the water is boiling, remove the lid from your teapot and add your desired amount of loose leaf tea or tea bags.

Then, carefully pour the boiling water over the tea leaves, making sure not to splash any on yourself.

Put the lid back on the teapot and let the tea steep for 3-5 minutes before serving.

That's it! You've now successfully made yourself a cup of tea using a stovetop kettle.

How to Use An Electric Tea Kettle

Making tea using an electric tea kettle is even easier than using a stovetop kettle.

Start by filling your electric tea kettle with fresh cold water using the measuring lines on the interior of the kettle as a guide. (The amount of water you'll need will depend on how many cups of tea you're planning to make.)

Then, if your electric kettle has this nifty feature, select the appropriate temperature for your type of tea:

  • Black teas should be brewed at around 212 degrees Fahrenheit (boiling point).
  • Green teas should be brewed somewhere between 150-180 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Herbal teas can be brewed at either 212 degrees Fahrenheit or 185 degrees Fahrenheit depending on your preference.

Once you've selected the correct temperature, press the start button and let your kettle do its thing. Most electric kettles will turn off automatically once they reach the set temperature.

While it's heating up, warm your teapot by rinsing it out with hot water from the tap to pre-heat it (just like with a stovetop kettle).

Once the water is heated to the correct temperature, carefully pour it over your loose-leaf tea or tea bags in the teapot and put the lid on.

Let the tea steep for 3-5 minutes before serving—and that's it! You've now made yourself a delicious cup of tea using an electric kettle.

Final Thoughts

As you can see, learning how to use a tea kettle is quite simple, regardless of whether you're using a stovetop kettle or an electric kettle. Just remember to never overfill your kettle and be careful when pouring hot water—and you'll be making perfect cups of tea in no time! Thanks for reading and happy brewing!