It's been a few years now since the first eco-kettles hit the market. This means we can look forward to the new and improved designs of second generation products. The Breville Hot Cup VKJ318 makes huge improvements on the original. Like the original, the idea is that you only boil the water you need, thus saving energy. However the new design offers a variable dispense feature that allows you to measure out between 150-250mL of water, depending on what you need. Unlike some eco-kettles, the Hot Cup heats water up to 85°C just a few degrees less than traditional kettles. The Hot Cup also holds more water so you don't need to refill it as often and there is a detachable drip tray to keep your counters tidy. Reading reviews on Amazon, it's obvious that Breville have got something right when designing the Hot Cup. Perfect for small families that only make a couple of drinks at a time, the Breville Hot Cup is £58.77 from Amazon UK.
