If you live in a hard-water area and want tea that isn't cloudy, then you have to use filtered water. A filter kettle is the most convenient way to do this.
I first bought one in early 2006, an early Morphy Richards one. It was *very* large, top heavy whilst filtering, and took special Morphy Richards cartridges - Brita didn't have the fast-filling Maxtra cartridges then. You filled it by rotating a circular hatch in the lid. Eventually the plastic lid hinges - the kettle was entirely plastic - became brittle and fractured, and the lid fell off. I persevered but the plastic side wall began to crack not long after. 2 year life is not impressive.
Today (Dec 2008) these kettles have changed: they look a bit more like normal ... Read More:
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I had one of these given as a Christmas present two years ago - it certainly looked good - non-stick, dishwasher safe and able to be used with metal utensils. It is very nice to use but after six months scratches began to show in the coating despite only being used with wooden spoons. After a year it was in a bad state and I contacted Tefal. They asked me to post the pan to them and they did replace it. However they did not provide a report of what the problem was and did not return the postage of £11. So if I've been using the pan in the wrong way I have no idea how to avoid this problem. The replacement has now been in use for about six months and guess what? the coating is coming off again. I'm reluctant to pay postage for another replacement ... Read More:
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I had one of these given as a Christmas present two years ago - it certainly looked good - non-stick, dishwasher safe and able to be used with metal utensils. It is very nice to use but after six months scratches began to show in the coating despite only being used with wooden spoons. After a year it was in a bad state and I contacted Tefal. They asked me to post the pan to them and they did replace it. However they did not provide a report of what the problem was and did not return the postage of £11. So if I've been using the pan in the wrong way I have no idea how to avoid this problem. The replacement has now been in use for about six months and guess what? the coating is coming off again. I'm reluctant to pay postage for another replacement ... Read More:
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