voltage is a bit of a factor - electric kettles heat water more slowly (about half) in the US than in somewhere like the UK. There’s a definete cultural aspect as well, but I think more people would hop on it if (as in the UK) having one meant basically instant access to boiling water
The amount of time it takes for our US kettle to reach temperature is ridiculous. My wife and I have a kettle that I only really use when I make us a pot of tea. It takes about 5 minutes to bring a liter of water to a boil and it doesn’t get much better with less water. If I’m just making one cup, I’m just gonna put it in the microwave.
I’ve seriously considered getting a 220V outlet installed just for a proper kettle. We like our hot beverages, so I kinda think it would be worth it.
Totally agree, I used to use an electric kettle for my coffee every morning and while waiting for it to boil, I could
- hand grind my beans
- empty the dishwasher
- get the pour over setup
- check my email
All before being ready to pour
Might need to descale your kettle. Mine doesn’t take 5 minutes to heat a liter, and it’s on 120v.
