TL;DW: Americans don't drink as much tea as other parts of the world. Kettles are simply not as common. Even then, electric kettles are still very handy to have around, and even dirt-cheap 120V electric kettles boil water faster and more efficiently than traditional stovetop kettles.
The video's still worth watching to see just how big a difference there is between electric and traditional kettles, even with only 120V. The gas vs. induction stove comparisons were also really interesting.
Hillbilly checking in here - electric kettles are great for Southern iced tea as well, because you just brew it strong in 1L and then add to 1L of ice, and you've got ice cold sweet tea prepped for your next hootenanny in no time.
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u/Caleb10E Jun 01 '22 edited Jun 01 '22
TL;DW: Americans don't drink as much tea as other parts of the world. Kettles are simply not as common. Even then, electric kettles are still very handy to have around, and even dirt-cheap 120V electric kettles boil water faster and more efficiently than traditional stovetop kettles.
The video's still worth watching to see just how big a difference there is between electric and traditional kettles, even with only 120V. The gas vs. induction stove comparisons were also really interesting.