The Breville HotCup Hot Water Dispenser is faster and more convenient than a kettle, but best of all it’s cheaper to run – and you can buy it in the Amazon sale for £30
In the wake of the latest energy price hike, finding ways to cut down on your energy bills has become more crucial than ever. Last year, I made the savvy decision to replace my old-school kettle with the Breville HotCup Hot Water Dispenser, and it’s been a game-changer.
I snagged mine for £47.99, but right now, Amazon is offering a deal where you can get your hands on one for £30 in a 37% off discount. This nifty kitchen device functions like a kettle but with some clever tweaks that help me save cash every time I’m in the mood for a cuppa. Rather than boiling a full kettle’s worth of water, the Breville HotCup dispenses 250ml of boiling water at a time just the right amount for a tea.
Breville boasts that it’s 60% more cost-effective than a traditional kettle. Although I haven’t crunched the numbers to verify this exact figure, I’ve definitely noticed a reduction in my energy bill. An Amazon customer shared their experience: “Energy-wise, my kettle costs a few pence to boil – this costs 0.04p per cup based on a 22p per kWh tariff. My calculations this pays for itself in about 3 months as my kettle was a lot more expensive per boil. In essence, this has made making brews much cheaper and way more convenient. I’ll never go back to a normal kettle again!” reports Nottinghamshire Live.
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Not only does the Breville HotCup save money, but it also boils and dispenses a standard cup’s worth of water in just 20 to 30 seconds – significantly quicker than my traditional kettle. I do resort to using the old kettle when entertaining guests and need to make six or more cups of tea, but for my usual two or three daily cups, I rely on the Breville.
The tank has a capacity of 1.5L, sufficient for five to seven cups. Once depleted, it’s simple to refill with a push-button release that can be carried to the sink and filled like a regular kettle. After refilling, you simply slot it back onto its base, flip the switch, and it lights up blue to indicate the start of the boiling process. It’s quite noisy when operating, but the noise only lasts about 30 seconds.
Living in a hard water area, the permanent limescale filter is essential, and I’ve noticed no limescale accumulation after a year of use. It also comes with a removable drip tray – there have been instances where I’ve forgotten to place a mug under the spout, but the tray has conveniently caught the hot water, preventing any spillage onto the counter.
The gadget is quite sleek and won’t hog space on your kitchen counter, thanks to its slim profile. It sports a modern black look that suits a contemporary aesthetic beautifully potentially not the best match for those who love a country-chic vibe in their kitchen.
The fact that you don’t need to lift and pour from a kettle could be a welcome relief, especially for those suffering from wrist pain – something several customers have highlighted as a standout feature. An impressed user commented: “Rheumatoid arthritis makes it painful for making a cuppa, but this is a godsend so far. Last night I left a cup with a teabag and sugar on the machine, and within a matter of seconds this morning, tea was ready. The noise it makes doesn’t bother me at all and I fill it with a jug, which is easy, no more lifting heavy kettles which I tended to overfill.”
One dissatisfied shopper pointed out: “Not very good at all for a well known brand very noisy and only made one size cup, I will think twice about buying this brand of any product again.”
If you’re shopping around for other hot water dispensers, check out Debenhams’ Cooks Professional Instant Hot Water Dispenser Boiler Kettle Machine for £59.99. For those willing to splurge, Dunelm offers the upscale Caso Design HW550 Hot Water Dispenser for £110.
