A good kettle or water boiler is essential for making quality tea and coffee with manual hand brewing methods. An electric kettle is a faster way to heat water to the right temperature than a traditional stove. Green teas in particular cannot tolerate water above 70 degrees, so a kettle with temperature control is almost a must-have for tea lovers. Pour-over coffee brewing, on the other hand, requires a precise and narrow, curved spout (gooseneck) to control the water run-off as much as possible.
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