I couldn’t stomach green tea before making it with this specific kettle

Best for: Green tea

When I’m making tea, all I have to do is touch a button to get the perfect temperature for the type I’ve chosen.

While I’m always down for a good cup of Australian Afternoon (any black tea can be just done with the boil function), my newfound love for green tea is palpable, and this kettle is getting a good workout. The only downside I’ve found is that if I’m brewing for more than one, the green or white tea function isn’t as practical, unless everyone wants one. Using the boil function for bigger brews works best, as most Australians prefer black tea.

My absolute favourite part, though? It makes a fun little noise when it’s finished boiling!

Key features:

• 1.7L Capacity
• One Boil prepares enough water for 7 standard cups
• Powerful 2400-watt element enables rapid heating and is concealed in the kettle base for easy cleaning
• Choose between 5 optimal temperature settings: Green Tea, White Tea, Oolong Tea, Coffee or Just Boil

Also available at:

• $128 from Bing Lee
• $156 from Appliances Online
• $159 from Kitchen Warehouse

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Breville The Smart Kettle

$249 $199.20, Myer

Best for: Getting the temperature right every time

If you’ve ever scorched green tea or wondered why your coffee tastes slightly off, this kettle easily fixes that. Breville’s Smart Kettle takes the guesswork out with five preset temperatures, so you’re not just boiling water – you’re actually brewing properly.

Tap a button for green tea, black tea or coffee, and it heats to the right level without you hovering nearby. The keep-warm function is just as handy, especially on slower mornings when you’re not pouring straight away. The glass body also gives it a lighter look on the bench, and you can see exactly how much water you’ve got left.

Almost 240 Myer reviewers awarded this kettle five stars, saying they love being able to monitor the water level and boiling process, as well as the fast (and quiet) operation. “Great product, pours without causing splashes, great heating options,” shared one shopper.

Key features:

• Five preset temperature settings
• Keep-warm function for up to 20 minutes
• Soft-opening lid to reduce steam splash
• 1.7L capacity
• Glass and stainless steel build

Also available at:

• $189 from Bing Lee
• $189 (usually $249) from Amazon
• $199 from The Good Guys
• $199 (usually $219) from Betta
• $207 (usually $249) from Appliances Online
• $219 from Breville

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Breville The Soft Top Luxe

$269 $199, Myer

Best for: Stylish kitchens that want something simple but polished

This is the kettle you buy when you want something that looks good on the bench but is geuninely reliable. The Soft Top Luxe keeps things simple, but does them well.

The lid is the standout – it opens slowly instead of snapping up, which means no sudden burst of steam when you’re half awake making your morning tea. It’s a small detail, but one you’ll notice straight away. Everything else is straightforward: quick to boil, comfortable to hold and easy to fill thanks to the dual water windows.

89 per cent of over 500 Myer customers recommend the The Soft Top Luxe, calling it a high-quality, stylish kettle with premium features. One person wrote: “Love the brushed stainless and looks great with my matching toaster. Nice wide spout and lid opens with plenty of room for filling. Excellent.”

Key features:

• Soft-opening lid for gentle steam release
• 1.7L capacity
• Dual water windows
• Stainless steel finish with chrome accents
• Cordless base with 360-degree rotation

Also available at:

• $199 (usually $249) from Amazon
• $199 from The Good Guys
• $199 (usually $269) from David Jones
• $219 from Big W
• $219 (usually $269) from Appliances Online
• $229 from Breville

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Best for: A quiet kettle that still looks good

Not everyone wants a loud, rattly kettle first thing in the morning. The Brooklyn kettle’s quiet boil feature makes a real difference, especially in smaller homes or early starts when everyone else is still asleep. Design-wise, it leans a bit warmer than your typical stainless steel kettle. The matte black with copper accents gives it a slightly softer, more lived-in feel on the bench.

It’s also easy to use. The water window is clear, the lid opens with a button, and the spout pours cleanly (no annoying drips down the side). The removable filter is handy if you’re dealing with limescale, and overall it just does what you need it to.

“The kettle is so close to the perfect kettle, it is hard to think of any possible improvement,” said one five-star reviewer on Amazon. “Very quiet. Easy to fill. Boil time is fairly prompt, not slow. Clear level markings in a good place, works for left and right handers.

“Looks great on our wooden bench. Awesome. Never thought I’d write this sort of thing about a kettle, and I hardly ever write reviews, but this one nailed it. Amazon delivered it in less than two days.”

Key features:

• Quiet boil technology
• 1.7L capacity
• Smooth pour spout
• Removable anti-scale filter
• Matte black and copper finish

Also available at:

• $87.20 (usually $109) from Myer
• $95 from The Good Guys
• $109 from Appliances Online
• $109.95 from Harris Scarfe
• $143.50 from Big W

Best for: A more design-focused kitchen

If you care about how your appliances look, this one leans into that without becoming impractical. The Diadema has that classic De’Longhi feel – clean lines, slightly refinedand a bit more considered than your average kettle.

It’s simple to use, which is part of the appeal. The lid opens with one touch, the handle feels balanced and the spout pours cleanly without splashing everywhere. It boils quickly thanks to the concealed element, and the water level indicator helps you avoid overfilling.

“I absolutely love the style and design of this kettle for my kitchen benchtop,” shared a recent reviewer who left five stars at Myer. “It matches my modern decor. I have been using it since October [last] year and it’s been really reliable and so chic. I get lots of remarks from my friends and family so I have been referring them to Myer.”

Key features:

• One-touch flip lid
• 1.7L capacity
• Fast boiling element
• Removable limescale filter
• Cordless 360-degree base

Also available at:

• $229 from Big W
• $230 (usually $269) from Appliances Online
• $249 (usually $269) from David Jones
• $269 from De’Longhi
• $269 from The Good Guys

Best for: A classic look with a bit more control

KitchenAid has a way of making everyday appliances feel a little more fancy, and this kettle is no exception. It leans into that familiar, slightly retro look the brand is known for, but backs it up with practical features you’ll actually use.

The variable temperature control is the main drawcard. Whether you’re making green tea, herbal blends or coffee, you can heat water to a more precise level instead of defaulting to boiling every time. It’s quick, relatively quiet and switches itself off once it’s done – so you’re not hovering nearby waiting for the click.

“Brilliant,” wrote a happy reviewer on the House website. “My second KitchenAid Kettle purchase given how good my first kettle is!”

Key features:

• Variable temperature control
• 1.7L capacity
• Automatic shut-off
• Stainless steel interior
• Removable limescale filter

Also available at:

• $189.99 (usually $239) from Robins Kitchen
• $190 from Bing Lee
• $191.20 (usually $239) from Myer
• $229 (usually $239) from David Jones
• $227.61 from Amazon
• $239 from KitchenAid

Best for: A simple, budget-friendly everyday kettle

If you just want a kettle that gets on with the job (and doesn’t cost a fortune), this Kambrook option is an easy choice. It covers all the basics without overcomplicating things, which is exactly what most kitchens need.

The 1.7L capacity is generous enough for families or back-to-back cups, but it’s just as handy when you’re boiling water for one. The water window makes it easy to see how much you’ve filled – no guesswork – and the one-touch lid keeps things quick when you’re topping it up.

This kettle has over 180 five-star reviews at The Good Guys, with one recent shopper writing: “It looks modern and sleek, has a comfortable ergonomic handle, is easy to pour, and has a wide, easy to read water level indicator. Only thing to be careful of is that the sides get very hot when the water has boiled, but that is a problem with all stainless steel kettles. The handle is well insulated. We’re very happy with it.”

Key features:

• 1.7L capacity
• BPA-free construction
• One-touch pop-up lid
• Water level window
• Removable and washable filter