Breville Smart Kettle Luxe BKE845BSS - Electric Kettle with Temperature Control for Tea and Coffee

The Breville Smart Kettle Luxe features 5 pre-programmed temperature settings: 175°F (80°C) for green tea, 185°F (85°C) for white tea, 195°F (90°C) for oolong tea, 200°F (93°C) for French press coffee, and 212°F (100°C) for black tea and boiling. Each setting is specifically calibrated to bring out the optimal taste and quality of different tea varieties and coffee brewing methods. The one-touch controls make it easy to select your desired temperature, and the kettle will automatically heat water to precisely that temperature.

The keep warm function maintains your selected temperature for 20 minutes, so you don't have to rush to use the water immediately. You can activate this feature before starting the heating cycle, during the heating process, or within one minute after the water reaches temperature. When activated, the kettle will hold the water at your chosen temperature (or approximately 200°F if you selected the boil setting). This is especially useful for brewing multiple cups of tea, preparing tea ceremonies, or when you get distracted and need your water to stay hot. If you remove the kettle from the base during keep warm mode, it automatically shuts off for safety.

Yes, the Breville Smart Kettle Luxe is excellent for pour-over coffee. While it has a specific French press setting at 200°F (93°C), you can also use this temperature for pour-over brewing, which typically requires water between 195-205°F. The precise temperature control prevents over-extraction that can occur with boiling water, resulting in a cleaner, more balanced cup of pour-over coffee. The gooseneck spout design isn't present on this model (it's a standard spout), but the soft-opening lid and steady pour make it suitable for controlled pouring. For more precision pouring, consider Breville's specialized pour-over kettles.

The Breville Smart Kettle Luxe is designed for easy cleaning and maintenance. It features a removable mesh filter behind the spout that captures scale deposits - simply slide it out, rinse under hot water, and scrub with a brush or cloth. For descaling the kettle itself, which should be done regularly depending on water hardness, fill the kettle with equal parts water and white vinegar, boil, let sit for 15-20 minutes, then discard and rinse thoroughly. Breville recommends regular descaling to prevent mineral buildup that can discolor the interior and damage the heating element. Never use abrasive cleaners on the stainless steel exterior - a damp cloth is sufficient for the outside.

The Breville Smart Kettle Luxe offers several advantages over basic electric kettles: variable temperature control with 5 pre-programmed settings (most kettles only boil to 212°F), a 20-minute keep warm function for maintaining temperature, a soft-opening lid that prevents dangerous steam release and splash-back, premium stainless steel construction throughout, dual water level windows for easy measurement, and a removable filter system. Standard electric kettles simply boil water with no temperature control, which can ruin delicate teas and over-extract coffee. The Smart Kettle's precise temperature settings and keep warm feature make it significantly more versatile for serious tea and coffee enthusiasts who understand that brewing temperature is crucial to flavor.