Best Electric Kettle
Great Jones x Fellow EKG Kettle
Pros
- Can adjust temperature by single degrees
- Sleek design with precision gooseneck spout
- Super quick boil
- Can maintain temperature
Cons
- Only holds 0.9 liters
- Associated app has no practical function
Key Specs
- Materials: Stainless steel body and lid, plastic base
- Cleaning Instructions: Exterior and base: wipe clean; interior: hand-wash. Do not submerge in liquid or place in dishwasher.
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 6.8 x 8 inches
In collaboration with Fellow, Great Jones has designed this stunning custom Stagg EKG Kettle in emerald green with yellow accents (dubbed broccoli and mustard). The dial lets you choose any temperature between 135 and 212 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing you to properly brew any kind of tea. This 0.9-liter kettle reached boiling (212 degrees F) in 4 minutes, and can be set to maintain temperature.
“This kettle is adorable,” says editor Katie Tuttle. “It's like a little piece of pop art for your countertop!” After a year of use, Tuttle remains “quite happy” with the kettle. “It's been a staple in my kitchen, and I use it religiously during the colder months, when my hot tea habit is in full swing.” The only thing we disliked was the associated app, which we found rather pointless.
Elle Liu, founder of New York-based fine tea company THEORÓ, called the Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle, “Our go-to kettle. Its precision temperature control (to the degree) allows you to dial in the perfect temp for each tea type. The gooseneck spout provides a controlled, gentle pour. Bonus: it heats quickly, holds temp beautifully, and the minimalist design is a countertop statement.”
An equally gorgeous Pro version is also available in blue and fuchsia (blueberry and raspberry). The regular Pro version won over our testers. “I've had a lot of electric kettles over the years, but this really is one of the prettiest I've ever seen,” said editorial director Simone Scully. The Pro has a slightly wider temperature range, from 104 to 212 degrees F.
/le-creuset-cloche-kettle-500x500.jpg?sfvrsn=b953d643_3)
Best Stovetop Kettle
Le Creuset Cloche Kettle
Pros
- High quality
- Eye-catching design in over a dozen color options
- Boils quickly
- Handle stays cool to the touch
Cons
- Some colors regularly sell out
- Only stops at boiling (212 degrees F)
Key Specs
- Materials: Enamel on steel
- Cleaning Instructions: Hand wash
- Dimensions: 7.6 x 9.4 x 8.9 inches
Le Creuset has an impeccable reputation when it comes to kitchenware. Our tester, editor Nicole Bonaccorso, was eager to try out the brand’s Cloche Kettle, as she had been eyeing it for quite some time: “It's so cute!” She wasn’t disappointed, as this kettle really delivered on both form and function. “It boils effectively. It pours smoothly with no dripping. The handle doesn't get hot. What more can you ask?” said Bonaccorso. “I love Le Creuset.” In fact, it was one of the few stovetop kettles we tested whose handle didn’t get hot.
This kettle holds 2.1 liters, works on all types of cooktops, and whistles when it’s ready. It’s made of carbon steel with a colorful enamel coating that resists stains, rust, and scratches. It’s available in over a dozen colors, with lid knobs in stainless steel or gold. Just be advised that this is a popular product, so some colors occasionally sell out. Also, it only whistles when it reaches boiling, so you’ll have to wait for it to cool a bit to make more delicate teas like greens or whites.
Best Travel Mug
Fellow Carter Move Mug
Pros
- Keeps beverages hot for 12 hours or cold for 24 hours
- Sleek design fits in a variety of spaces
- Leak-proof seal
- Many color and capacity options
Cons
- Splash guard seemed unnecessary
Key Specs
- Materials: 18/8 stainless steel, BPA-free plastic lid, inner ceramic coating
- Cleaning Instructions: Dishwasher-safe
- Dimensions: 16 oz: 7.5 inches
For taking tea on the go — or just keeping it hot or cold longer around the house — this Carter Move Mug is ideal. Thanks to its double-wall vacuum-insulated stainless steel construction, the tumbler keeps drinks warm for 12 hours or cold for 24. That means it’s great for both hot and iced teas. It features a leak-proof seal and snap-in splash guard. The ceramic-coated interior protects your beverage from lingering flavors or a metallic aftertaste.
One of our favorite things is the mug’s unique, modern style: “I love the design. It is very sleek and doesn't look like a mug or a thermos,” writer Raki Swanson noted. It easily fits in a purse or backpack, or into a variety of cupholders. Swanson also said the thin inner ‘lip’ makes it easy to drink from, but she didn’t really see the point of the splash guard.
We love the 15 color options and three capacity choices: 8 ounce, 12 ounce, or 16 ounce. You can purchase a matching cold lid with a straw and a carry-handle lid, making it even more versatile. Amazon also sells a bundle with the mug and all three lids.
/rifle-paper-co-porcelain-mug-500x500.jpg?sfvrsn=c11d7d00_3)
Prettiest Mug
Rifle Paper Co. Porcelain Mug
Pros
- Currently 17 designs to choose from; new designs released regularly
- Very pretty prints and luxe gold handle
- High quality
- 16-ounce capacity
Cons
- Hand-wash only
- Not microwave-safe
Key Specs
- Materials: Porcelain
- Cleaning Instructions: Hand wash
- Dimensions: 3.1 × 4.5 inches
These stunning Rifle Paper Co. Porcelain Mugs will elevate any teatime experience. From books and vintage prints to delicate florals, fruits, insects, and cities, there are 17 designs to choose from, including a regular rotation of seasonal ones. You’ll have trouble choosing just one and may even want to collect them all. The 16-ounce capacity is perfect for tea or coffee.
“Each mug has a cute illustration or pattern, and the handles are gold to give it a very classic, elevated look,” said editorial director Simone Scully, who tested them. “I liked the book one a lot because I love to read, but there are cat ones, dog ones, and more — I could easily buy several and replace all my other mugs.” She found the mugs to be very high quality and comfortable to hold. Just note that these mugs are hand-wash only and not microwave-safe.
Prettiest Tea Towel
Rifle Paper Co. Tea Towel
Pros
- Beautiful designs
- Lots of print options
- High-quality cotton
- Dozens of matching kitchenware designs
Cons
- Prints come and go
Key Specs
- Materials: Cotton
- Cleaning Instructions: Machine-wash cold, tumble-dry low
- Dimensions: 21 x 28 inches
If you want a gorgeous tea towel to go with your Rifle Paper Co. mug collection or your pretty tea kettle, look no further. This Rifle Paper Co. Tea Towel adds a vibrant pop of color to your kitchen with fun florals, fruits, changing seasonal motifs, or Granny-core vintage-inspired designs. Display them on your oven handle, line baskets with them, or use them to dry dishes or hands.
They’re charming, unique, and of exceptional quality, Scully noted. The cotton is soft, and the colors are bright, even after laundering. Scully found them “almost too pretty to use.” Many of the designs coordinate with the company’s mugs and other kitchen accessories, such as oven mitts, placemats, spoon rests, and even dining chair slipcovers.
Best Infuser Teapot
Tea Forte Fiore Teapot With Infuser
Pros
- Large infuser basket to allow tea leaves to expand
- Generous 24-ounce capacity
- Handle on infuser basket for easy removal
- Pretty design and color
Cons
- Lid is quite loose and shifts around if not held down
Key Specs
- Materials: Ceramic; stainless-steel infuser basket
- Cleaning Instructions: Dishwasher-safe
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.5 x 5.2 inches
All our experts agreed that loose-leaf tea is superior to bagged tea. “Loose leaf is the best, the leaves have room to unfurl and release their full flavour and aroma,” says Joe Howard, co-founder of YAWN Brew tea and coffee company in the UK. An infuser teapot like this pretty pick from Tea Forte is a great way to steep loose-leaf tea. The large infuser basket provides tea leaves with the space to expand and release their full flavor.
“When steeped properly, loose leaf can give you a much deeper, more complex cup, richer body, layered notes, and a clean finish,” said Banskota.
I appreciated the 24-ounce Fiore teapot’s classic design and neutral stone blue color. It fits into any kitchen style and doesn’t take up too much space. I found its stainless steel infuser easy to use thanks to the handle, and the holes are small enough to prevent tea pieces from coming out. The ceramic stoneware parts are microwave and dishwasher-safe, while the infuser is dishwasher-safe. The only thing I disliked was that the lid is rather loose and slides around if you don’t hold it down while pouring.
Best Beginner Matcha Tools
Jade Leaf Traditional Matcha Starter Set
Pros
- Includes all tools needed to properly brew matcha
- Made of bamboo and stainless steel
- Beginner-friendly
- Budget-friendly
Cons
- Doesn’t come with matcha powder
Key Specs
- Materials: Bamboo and stainless steel
- Cleaning Instructions: Hand wash
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 9 inches
To prepare a matcha latte at home that’s on par with what the pros make, you need the right tools. We love this starter set from Jade Leaf. Mental health writer and California-based clinical social worker Julia Childs Heyl tested this, and she found the set to be “really affordable for what you get.” It’s a beginner-friendly option for those just getting started with matcha.
The set includes a sifter and whisk to help you make the smoothest cup, since matcha tends to clump, as well as a measuring scoop and a full-color matcha handbook with tips and recipe ideas. And while it’s not included in the set, you can also purchase some matcha powder from Jade Leaf.
Best Single-Cup Tea Infuser
OTOTO Tulip Tea Infuser
Pros
- Whimsical designs
- Wide stable base, with room for tea to move
- Long stem makes it easy to remove
- Dishwasher-safe
Cons
- Not as roomy as a large infuser basket
Key Specs
- Materials: Silicone
- Cleaning Instructions: Dishwasher safe
- Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.7 inches
If you want to break free of bags and start experimenting with loose-leaf tea without the commitment of a large infuser teapot or electric tea maker, this OTOTO single-cup infuser is a budget-friendly solution. It’s also great for loose-leaf tea on the go or for making just one cup at a time. We tested this cute tulip design and loved how it made it seem like a flower was sprouting out of our cup.
“These are cuter and more fun than your average tea infusers,” said Scully. This silicone infuser works with powdered tea, fine-ground tea, and herbal infusions. The wide base is sturdy and relatively roomy for a cup’s worth of leaves to have enough space to move. The tulip’s long stem makes it easy to remove from your mug once steeping is complete. If a tulip isn’t your cup of tea, there’s also a Loch Ness monster, a submarine, a crab, and more cute designs. The infusers are dishwasher-safe and made of 100 percent BPA-free silicone.
/cuzen-matcha-maker-starter-kit-500x500.jpg?sfvrsn=450061d_3)
Best Matcha Maker
Cuzen Matcha Maker Starter Kit
Pros
- Fully automated matcha making
- Grinds fresh leaves into powder
- Makes super-fresh matcha
- Beautiful design looks great on the counter
Cons
- Requires whole matcha leaves, which can be difficult to source
Key Specs
- Materials: Ceramic
- Cleaning Instructions: Wipe clean
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 8.7 x 4.7 inches
Making super-fresh matcha at home just got super simple. If you’re a diehard matcha drinker and want to take out all the guesswork, the Cuzen Matcha Maker Starter Kit will be your new favorite appliance. Using it couldn’t be simpler: just put leaves in the hopper, fill the whisking cup with water, select the strength you want, and press start. Instead of using pre-ground matcha, it grinds leaves into a fine powder for you, resulting in a fresher flavor. It then whisks the matcha and brews a shot.
“I like the aesthetic (one of my friends noted that it looks like a giant perfume bottle, very sculptural),” said Tuttle, who tested it out for us. “It's well-made and fairly quiet.” Best of all, matcha is only about $1 per shot with this machine, so it may help you save money if you have an expensive coffee-shop matcha habit.
/crate-and-barrel-ohom-leiph-inkstone-black-heated-teapot-500x500.jpg?sfvrsn=866841b3_3)
Best Warming Teapot
OHOM Leiph Self-Heating Teapot Set
Pros
- Heating pad keeps teapot at 130 degrees F
- Teapot and mugs set beautifully crafted in sleek design
- Teapot has infuser basket
- Warming pad can double as a device charger
Cons
- Only a couple of color options left in stock
Key Specs
- Materials: Ceramic
- Cleaning Instructions: Teapot and cups are dishwasher-safe
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 3.3 x 5.3 inches
This stunning tea set is a real statement piece that will enhance the ambiance of any tea time, with its elegant hand-glazed 20-ounce infuser teapot and two matching teacups. But the real star of the show here is the portable warming stand that keeps your teapot at around 130 degrees. I tend to nurse a pot of tea over a morning, so this warming pad proved quite useful. It saved me from having to keep reheating my mug repeatedly after the initial warmth wears off.
I appreciated the elevated, simple design of the tea set and the convenience of the warmer. The stand can also double as a charging station for your phone or as a warmer for other ceramics. When it debuted, there were several color options, though it seems these have mostly sold out and not been restocked.
Why Trust Everyday Health
Olivia Campbell
Author
Olivia Campbell is the New York Times bestselling author of Women in White Coats: How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine and Sisters in Science: How Four Women Physicists Escaped Nazi Germany and Made Scientific History. She is a freelance editor at Dotdash Meredith and a freelance journalist. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, National Geographic, New York Magazine, Health, Parents, History, and The Guardian, among other outlets.
Campbell received a journalism degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a master's in science writing from Johns Hopkins University, where she now acts as a thesis advisor. She is a member of the National Association of Science Writers.
Campbell lives outside Philadelphia with her husband, three children, and two cats.
Reyna Franco, RDN
Medical Reviewer
Reyna Franco, RDN, is a New York City–based dietitian-nutritionist, certified specialist in sports dietetics, and certified personal trainer. She is a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and has a master's degree in nutrition and exercise physiology from Columbia University.
In her private practice, she provides medical nutrition therapy for weight management, sports nutrition, diabetes, cardiac disease, renal disease, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, food allergies, eating disorders, and childhood nutrition. To serve her diverse patients, she demonstrates cultural sensitivity and knowledge of customary food practices. She applies the tenets of lifestyle medicine to reduce the risk of chronic disease and improve health outcomes for her patients.
Franco is also a corporate wellness consultant who conducts wellness counseling and seminars for organizations of every size. She taught sports nutrition to medical students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, taught life cycle nutrition and nutrition counseling to undergraduate students at LaGuardia Community College, and precepts nutrition students and interns. She created the sports nutrition rotation for the New York Distance Dietetic Internship program.
She is the chair of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine's Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist Member Interest Group. She is also the treasurer and secretary of the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, having previously served in many other leadership roles for the organization, including as past president, awards committee chair, and grant committee chair, among others. She is active in the local Greater New York Dietetic Association and Long Island Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, too.
Orlando de Guzman
Fact-Checker
Orlando de Guzman is a writer and editor with expertise in health and environmental news. He has a background in investigative and science journalism and has worked on documentary films about war and trauma, health, sanitation, and the changing climate around the world. His interest in health and medicine started after an early career as a medical and legal translator.
De Guzman is a longtime health and fitness enthusiast who is interested in nutrition, diet, and mental health. He participates in endurance sports and cross-trains in several traditions of martial arts from Southeast Asia. De Guzman is interested in how the progressively complex movements of martial arts training can improve cognition and mental well-being, especially for those with PTSD and for those approaching middle age and beyond.
De Guzman has a dual B.A. in communications and international studies from the University of Washington in Seattle. He is committed to factual storytelling and evidence-based reporting on critical choices that affect our planet.
Katie Tuttle
Editor
Katie Tuttle is an editor and writer specializing in food, nutrition, and product testing. Her work has appeared in EatingWell, Food & Wine, The Spruce Eats, and Real Simple. She has written about meal kits, kitchen tools, fitness, and wellness, and has tested and reviewed a wide range of products, with a particular focus on meal delivery services and their impact on nutrition and convenience.
Beyond food, Katie has covered fitness and wellness topics, drawing from her own experience as a powerlifter and an occasional runner. She’s always interested in how products and services can make healthy living more accessible and practical.
When she’s not researching or writing, Katie is usually surrounded by houseplants or spending time with a foster dog. She firmly believes there’s no such thing as too many books or too much coffee.
Katie Tuttle
Tester
Katie Tuttle is an editor and writer specializing in food, nutrition, and product testing. Her work has appeared in EatingWell, Food & Wine, The Spruce Eats, and Real Simple. She has written about meal kits, kitchen tools, fitness, and wellness, and has tested and reviewed a wide range of products, with a particular focus on meal delivery services and their impact on nutrition and convenience.
Beyond food, Katie has covered fitness and wellness topics, drawing from her own experience as a powerlifter and an occasional runner. She’s always interested in how products and services can make healthy living more accessible and practical.
When she’s not researching or writing, Katie is usually surrounded by houseplants or spending time with a foster dog. She firmly believes there’s no such thing as too many books or too much coffee.
Simone Scully
Tester
Simone Scully is the editorial director for service commerce and marketplace content at Everyday Health. She has nearly 15 years of experience as a professional health and science journalist, covering topics such as the psychological impacts of living with chronic conditions, nationwide gaps in menopause healthcare, grief, neonatal loss, and the latest wellness trends over her career. Her byline has been published by over 35 publications, including Healthline, Well+Good, InStyle, Psych Central, Romper, Narratively, Nautilus magazine, and more.
Before joining Everyday Health, Simone was an editorial director of health and parenting commerce and service content at Dotdash Meredith. She oversaw a team of editors and writers that published content across nine different sites, including the Verywells, Parents, Health, and Shape. Prior to this, she also worked as an editor at The Weather Channel's Weather.com, Upworthy, theSkimm, and Business Insider. A project Simone oversaw at Weather.com on the health and environmental impacts of global water shortages won several awards in 2020, including the CMA award for Best Series of Articles, an IAC award, and an Eppy award, among others.
Simone received a master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, where she focused on science and health long-form reporting and photojournalism. Her master's thesis explored the treatment of prolonged grief disorder following a miscarriage or the loss of a child. She was also awarded the John Horgan Award for Critical Science and Health Journalism at graduation.
Born in Minnesota, Simone lived 14 years in France until she graduated high school, then three years in London to get her bachelor's degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She currently lives in the Hudson Valley of New York with her husband, son, dog, and cats. When she's not working, you can find her writing fiction or plays, hiking in national parks, or tending to her garden and indoor plants.
Nicole Bonaccorso
Tester
Nicole Bonaccorso is a writer and editor with more than 12 years of journalism experience. She has been writing for Everyday Health since 2025, and has also been published on NBCNews.com, Treehugger, Verywell, Mashable, and Upworthy, among other publications.
Nicole was also a senior editor at Weather.com for more than 11 years, covering everything from weather and climate change to health, science, and travel.
In addition to writing, Nicole has also found a passion in helping new parents reach their breastfeeding goals and is working towards becoming a certified breastfeeding specialist.
In her free time, Nicole enjoys hiking, camping, cooking, reading, and spending time outdoors with her two young sons, husband, and dog.
Raki Swanson
Tester
Raki Swanson is a Minnesota-based freelance health writer and married mother to two adult children. She has experience covering mental health, fitness, food, and lifestyle topics, as well as significant experience reviewing and testing products for the Marketplace team, including online therapy, fitness gear, and food.
She received a bachelor's degree in applied psychology from St. Cloud University in Minnesota. She has also worked as a business development manager at a Fortune 500 company in Minnesota, and spent several years living in the south of France while growing up, which inspired her love of travel and food.
When she's not writing, you can find her reading, blogging, and enjoying being an empty nester with her husband, two dogs, and tabby cat named Kevin.
Julia Childs Heyl, MSW
Tester
Julia Childs Heyl, MSW, is a California-based clinical social worker and mental health writer. Her writing often focuses on mental health disparities and uses critical race theory as her preferred theoretical framework. She has been published by Verywell Mind, Health, Parents, Shape, Yahoo, and more.
In her clinical work, Julia specializes in treating people of color experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma through depth therapy and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) trauma therapy. Identifying as a holistic-minded clinician, Julia views mental health as a relationship between the soul, self, and systemic structures in our lives. Her formative training includes developing mental health programming specifically for Black survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and conducting research on generational trauma within the Black community.
Olivia Campbell
Tester
Olivia Campbell is the New York Times bestselling author of Women in White Coats: How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine and Sisters in Science: How Four Women Physicists Escaped Nazi Germany and Made Scientific History. She is a freelance editor at Dotdash Meredith and a freelance journalist. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, National Geographic, New York Magazine, Health, Parents, History, and The Guardian, among other outlets.
Campbell received a journalism degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a master's in science writing from Johns Hopkins University, where she now acts as a thesis advisor. She is a member of the National Association of Science Writers.
Campbell lives outside Philadelphia with her husband, three children, and two cats.