More good boilers
We have tested several boilers, but not every model deserves a top location above. Here are a few others that work well but are not prominent.
Art and cook electric glass boiler for $ 43: When I first discontinued art and Cook’s electric glass boiler, there was a red flag: typing errors on both the box and the instructions for use. It made me a little hesitant, but my experience in the last six months has been perfectly fine. There is no joint light like on Cosori to indicate when it boils, but it holds a little more water (1.8 liters as opposed to 1.7). It has an automatic shutoff feature, but overall I found it a little slower to cook.
Bonavita Digital for $ 130: This boiler looks like the stagg ECG I tested, but a little cheaper. It has a swan neck spout for precise slope, a temperature disc, a screen and a 0.9-liter capacity. You have the option to program up to five presets for your most used temps.
Bistro Tile X Haden 1.7 liters of electric boiler for $ 128: This boiler is beautiful with two options for tile style that makes it feel like you’re in a Parisian coffee shop. There is a single switch and a temperature gauge on the front to tell you how hot the water is. You can’t control it as much as other electric boilers and it doesn’t retain heat as well as double-walled settings, but it’s very design-forward. —Nena Farrell
Try these tea accessories
You can find more recommendations in our best tea accessory guide.
Oxo Brew Tea Infuser Basket for $ 15: This is our go-to accessory for brewing loose-leaved tea. Stainless steel is durable and does not give any flavor to the brewing process, and the cave pattern does a solid job of keeping most of the small particles out of the hot water. We especially love that the lid not only retains heat but also acts as a drip tray.
Kotubuki matcha tea whisk for $ 24: If you are a fan of Matcha, this is a big whisp to have on hand. Equipped with 80 bamboo brushes it helps create a lovely foam that brings all the bright, grassy notes to a delicious cup of matcha.
East Fork The Mug for $ 44: These mugs are expensive, but they are deliberately designed. The wired product reviewer Jaina Gray says they “feel sturdy, with a cautious sloping grip that is large enough for most hands and feels smooth and balanced when you pick it up.” They are also available in various fun colors (seasonal settings included). You can buy a single mug or a four -pack for $ 150.
Hydro Kolbe 32-ounce wide mouth-off bowl for $ 50: The wired senior editor Michael Calore uses this to keep freshly brewed tea warm all afternoon. Even after four or five hours, tea pipes remain warm. He considers it an important topic for those who drink their tea on the go. For more options, be sure to check out our guide to the best travel mugs.
Tea Spot Sipping Cup Tea subscription for $ 20 (monthly): This is a great subscription to new tea drinkers. Each box includes the entire leaf harvet harvested from tea seasons around the world.