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2.12.2018

Firstly this 'cooker' as the manufacturer likes to say is basically a kettle but has more options than a standard kettle that are mainly aimed at the tea lover.I was attracted to the fact that this is induction powered, we have an induction hob and it is brilliant to use, fast and efficient, I rinsed the glass jug kettle before use and then followed the instruction and plugged in the base, a beep is heard and then you turn the temperature control dial to the desired temperature and press the 'play' button this started the kettle boiling, a fan starts up which must cool the electronics in the base and then stops after a short pause the fan starts again and the glass jug started to show signs of something happening,it's rather slow though and I find our old concealed element kettle faster but probably less efficient. When the kettle has reached the desired water temperature the kettle beeps 3 times. This kettle also has a 'keep warm' function this does as it says for 30 minutes after boiling or warming the water or tea to the set temperature, I'd imagine the tea to be rather stewed after 30 minutes of keeping warm.This product looks well made but during the first few uses it produced a plastic burning smell, maybe this was it just burning off the newness like a new car does but we have kept our old kettle on stand by just in case.I like the fact that the jug is completely separate from the base and looks well made, there is one concern and that is the base is attached with silicon to the jug and may become a problem after some time, the base itself is not too large and sits nicely on the worktop however I'm not a fan of the white plastic look I'd much prefer black, buttons are tactile and easy to understand.There are options on this kettle or cooker if you like that allow you to control temperature 70c 80c 90c and 100c are available, this is aimed at the avid tea drinkers who enjoy varying types of tea that require different brewing temperatures for best taste, me I prefer builders tea or a strong coffee, instant coffee can taste better if the water is 90c.The jug is equipped with an infuser that fits neatly into the top of the jug this allow tea leaves to be used, there is also a limescale filter on the pouring spout that somewhat restricts the pouring rate, this results in water coming out of the glass lid on top of the jug if you are not careful, I've overcome this by turning the black lid around to bypass the filter.Princess claim that this kettle is relative scale free and as we live in a very hard water area this is yet to be proven and most kettles we have owned before have needed regular descaling.I like this kettle but do find it a little on the slow side, it's lower power consumption and tea brewing functions are the main aims here, it is an expensive 'kettle' but if you love tea and like to try different tea types then this cooker will be a good choice.
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22.11.2018

This is a quirky product, which will appeal to some and not others. I was surprised when I received the product as I had expected it to look like the picture on the product page, which looks like it’s split in two - which I must say I was a tad confused about how it would actually work! I needed to worry not, as in fact it comes as one large glass jug and the image was just showing you the before and after shots in one image (I’m easily confused!).The product itself has nice minimal lines with a glass jug sitting on top of a white base. There’s no element, with the water boiling via induction from the base through a hot plate on which the glass jug sits.The black lid is plastic with a rubber seal with a space for the metal tea strainer with a plastic rubber sealed stopper. The lack of element should mean little or no limescale issues, so a plus if you’re in a hard water area. The lack of element and the induction heating technology also makes the jug very light, so ideal if you have impaired mobility/pain in your hand, wrist or arm.The glass jug has measuring markers on it, which are viewable through the glass, so can be seen whether you’re right or left handed, however for me they were a little small; I would have preferred them larger and on both sides of the jug for easier viewing.When the kettle (‘tea cooker!’) is turned on it makes a sound a bit like a fan heater (though quieter) and is definitely less noisy than my Bosch kettle. It’s not particularly speedy compared to my current kettle, but works adequately. When I first unpacked the kettle I was struggling to see the controls on the front of the kettle, but worry not, when plugged in and turned on the dial is blue lit and therefore easy then to make a selection. Like my current Bosch kettle, it has 3 settings for water temperature as well as a keep warm function. My tipple of choice is green tea, so setting it at 80 degrees makes a perfect cuppa, whether choosing just to boil the water or brewing whilst boiling and using as a ‘tea cooker’. I particularly like using this kettle as a ‘tea cooker’ to boil and brew at the same time. The jug boils well and doubles as a swish tea pot that can go straight from boiling to the table without any damage thanks to the plastic which slightly protrudes underneath the jug which ensures the metal bottom doesn’t touch the surface, so nicely thought out there. I’m not too keen on the keep warm function, because of the constant fan heater noise required to keep the water warm.In summary, an unusual and interesting kettle design, particularly great for herbal teas and for those with mobility issues. It’s a bit on the expensive side, but overall a great kettle.
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27.11.2018

Don't be fooled by the Amazon split photo. This kettle does not come with two section - one for tea, one for water but is one single jug unit (see my photos) that sits on top of a circular hot plate sealed induction coil unit that heats the water up. It boils more slowly than a regular quick boil kettle but has the purists advantage of having heat settings. For example, if your particular tea blend is best served at 80 degrees then you can set the dial to heat the water to that temperature. You can also keep the water at that temperature for up to 30 minutes - great to cover a family breakfast and refills of tea.The tea cooker element of it is just that if you want you can brew the tea in the jug unit (rather than a teapot)as it has no heating element inside it so can easily be cleaned. The jug can be washed in a dishwasher but like a cafetiere you need to be careful not to crack the glass. Unlike a cafetiere you don't seem to be able to buy a new glass for the jug easily (if at all).Because there is no element inside the jug it should not be prone to limescale but where I live there is very hard water and limescale does build up in the jug, unless you remember to wash it out everyday and wipe the inside. I'm not sure how long lived the jug will be.Despite the drawbacks. I rather like it as I can bring the jug of boiled water to the table for top ups. I prefer my herbal tea served with almost but not boiling water and I can set the heat dial to achieve this and keep t at that temperature for half an hour.. I don't brew tea in the jug as I hate "stewed tea" and only like a light dash of herbal tea in my cup of hot water. The longer heat up time doesn't bother me but I prefer my quick boil kettle to get water for cooking pasta, potatoes in.It looks quite stylish. Two years ago I had a glass kettle which I liked but the glass cracked on the base after a few months usage so I hope this brand is more robust. I hadn't heard of the Princess brand, so I looked them up. They are a well established and well known brand from the Netherlands. They say their wares are "easy to use, good to look at and affordable". I think at the current price of £99, this kettle is not what I'd call affordable but it is easy to use and stylish. I like it.
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24.11.2018

On first sight this just seems an excuse for a kettle, but when you actually try this it is much more then that. Basically, it is an induction device that heats the water in the jug above it, in fact it will boil 1.5l in just over 3 minutes. This means that there are no elements to become clogged with limescale and there is simply no build up of lime in what you are going to drink - so it is pure water and the essence of tea - so this offers the potential for making the best tea you have ever drunk!Simply spoon tea leaves into the centre of the tea sieve - I found 4 tea spoons sufficient for 1.5l of tea - then press the power on light and trun the temperature to the setting for the type of tea you are using (100 degrees for earl grey,90 for fruit teas and 80 for green tea, a comprehensive list is provided). Pressing the start button quickly brings the water to the right temperature. The heating function turns off quickly and an audible alarm sounds 3 times. I have found using earl grey that the tea is ready to drink as soon as it shuts off. It does of course keep the water at the a steady temperature for 30 minutes after boiling so you can definitly share a couple of good drinks for each time you use it. Of couse you don't have to make 1.5l each time - you may only want to make 0.5l, but whatever your degree of thirst this will match it.After use all you have to do is rinse out the jug and wait for the next time. If you need to give it a good wash, the jug is dishwasher safe.Flavour? Well, I think that this is as good as any drink of tea that I have ever had and the lack of lime in the bottom has a reall impact on the flavour. I really like this and I think that in a house where a lot of tea is drunk it will have a real impact, it will also reduce the number of kettle boils in a day. I cannot recommend this highly enough!
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26.11.2018

As with all love affairs, the object of my affection is not perfect, but this specialist tea cooker is still lovable.Lovable qualities include - a cylindrical tea sieve that fits plenty of loose tea and can easily be emptied into the bin afterwards and rinsed out; a glass jar that can be put into the dishwasher or scoured out by hand, tackling rapidly any accumulation of limescale; a variable heat dial with instructions on what temperature to brew different kinds of tea at; the ability to keep warm for thirty minutes, and then to reheat down to the last cup; the see-what-you-are-about-to-drink view,so you can see how good the colour is.The sceptics would question whether tea kept in the jug and rewarmed is worth drinking - but I have just enjoyed a jug of Earl Grey tea kept warm over about two hours- it was very light tea, so did not develop too much tannin. It was beautiful when first served, bringing out the flavour in the tea far better than the same tea when I have served it up in my ceramic teapot.The packaging and instructions are good too and come in multiple languages. See example in photo above of guidance on temperatures for different kinds of tea. I was pleased the cooker came protected in moulded recycled cardboard, rather than polystyrene which is more difficult to recycle in the UK.I would point to some limitations. I was unimpressed by an electric lead which was only 22 inches long, much shorter than my kettle lead and limiting where I could put this new kitchen object. The lead was not long enough to stretch from my table to the plug socket at ankle level below it. I would also never pay over £90 for what is essentially a kettle cum teapot, unless I wanted to show off in a small office or meeting room.
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27.11.2018

The manual looks stupidly thick for a tea maker, then you realise that only eight pages are in your chosen language, of which two consist of safety information, such as warning you that steam is hot, and not to overfill.Once I'd stopped smiling and got down to use it, I found that it is a delight. four different temperatures are available depending on your personal likes and tea varieties. The keep warm function is also good, though if you take the pot off the base for more than 90 seconds, then this function turns off. I like the extended lip at the bottom of the glass pourer so you can stand it on the table without scorching your woodwork.It is very simple to use, switch on, set temperature,press stay warm if you need it, and start process, The dinging sound when it completed an action is clear but quite pleasant.One warning - the maximum fill level is only about two-thirds up the pot, so you can't make as much at one time as it initially appears, but 1.7 litres is sufficient for us.You can also use it as a standard kettle if you prefer tea bags or you want to make other hot drinks. It looks very professional, and is clearly well-designed, so should last.Very highly recommended.
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3.12.2018

A somewhat unusual product, the 'Princess 236007 Water and Tea Cooker Induction' is a sort of kettle which can keep the water at one of four temperatures (70, 80, 90 or 100 degrees C) for up to thirty minutes, and which has a strainer insert into which you can place tea leaves. The top of the device comprises a glass jug, which sits on the heating base. It heats via induction, so theoretically uses a little less energy (I'm dubious about this). Probably best for real tea aficionados, and people who like green tea/other fancy sorts as opposed to Tetley, this is essentially a kettle combined with an electric teapot.It would have seemed more useful to me if it had been possible to keep the temperature up for longer than the maximum allowable thirty minutes - coffee machines manage it, so I don't really understand the limitation? Nonetheless, for an avid tea drinker, this is capable of producing the specific controlled temperatures needed for optimum flavour, and it is easy to use and looks smart.A somewhat limited product, but it does work well.
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15.1.2019

I like Sencha tea. But to make it properly you have to be very precise to get the best flavour, 80oC, water, just under 3 minutes stewing time.With this, you can set the temperature all the way up to 100oC. Tell it to get to the temperature through induction. And even keep it at that temperature or 30 minutes.The tea it makes really does taste wonderful. The speed in which it boils the water is amazing quick, and efficient. I like how you can take the pot off the induction base, and put it straight on the table top, without fear of any burning.A must have for anyone how loves tea.

30.12.2018

This is like a kettle with bells on, quite literally with all the beeps. The idea of going back to tea leaves is going to gain popularity because of the plastic in tea bags I would imagine. Love that this not only boils but then keeps the water warm more effectively than a teapot. The tea strainer is easy to detach. It takes some getting used to with all the different options but my son believes coffee tastes better if the kettle isn't fully boiled so the temperature control, the choice to have the water 70-100% boiling, is perfect for him. So far we've been very pleased with this.

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