We all know that plastic is practical and has so many uses in our everyday lives, but is all of this plastic actually doing us any good? With darker pops of colour and luxurious chrome accents, the range combines an old classic look with a unique modern twist - taking a prestigious place on every kitchen worktop Like quite a few kettles around this price point, the Renaissance promises a "quiet boil" function. In practise, we've found that this generally doesn't mean much. With the Renaissance, though, our experts did think it was reasonably quiet. Tower Renaissance Kettle: The Verdict

Our No.1 kettle choice is the Susteas Stainless Steel Kettle, which enables boiling hot water from the stove, whilst avoiding plastic. Secondly, there is a concern for health and safety. Plastic kettles could contain BPA which is released when the plastic gets heated up (see the section above) and this could have negative effects on our health.Sometimes you will need to remove a plastic filter or replace it with a stainless steel one. Best BPA and Plastic-Free Kettles in the UK 1. Susteas Stove Top Stainless Steel Kettle The outside of a stainless-steel kettle will of course get hot, as metal conducts heat really well, so people with children in the house may opt for a plastic kettle for this reason. This stylish kettle from the Italian brand Ottoni Fabbrica is a great choice if you’re looking for a kettle with longevity, as it is a bit of an investment piece.

It’s guaranteed to be free from plastic and BPA free, which is great. The inside is completely free from plastic, so there’s no danger of any plastic getting into your tea.

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This kettle is 2.6 L in max capacity and made of surgical grade stainless steel (it will not rust), aluminium and iron. The majority of the kettle is stainless steel and 100% BPA free. The design also tends to be superior, which may mean adaptations like better insulation, or a temperature gauge for different liquids; for example, boiling green tea or coffee. An important note: it is recommended to leave this kettle for five minutes after the whistle blows, to ensure safety while handling it. Due to the proximity of the spout, hob kettles have always been a little more dangerous when the steam escapes. However, it does feature an anti-scalding handle.