A month ago, when I went to England on vacation, I totally expected to fall in love with the scenery and the culture. I didn’t expect to have a love affair with the electric tea kettles they have over there. But come on. How amazing is it to be able to have boiling water for tea or coffee (or the odd hot toddy) within moments of hitting a button? I was obsessed, and I knew I needed one of my own.
Tea Kettle as Self Care
As soon as I got home, I started searching for the perfect electric tea kettle on Amazon. I took my time because I wanted to get this right. I wanted a tea kettle that would be like an extension of my vacation, and this is the perfect one. Every afternoon, I take two minutes to pamper myself with a cup of tea. It's self-care for that afternoon lull.
Secura Stainless Steel Electric Tea Kettle
I use this electric tea kettle from Secura every single day for my afternoon cup of tea. It's so easy to use with just the touch of a button, and it heats the water super fast. It doesn't surprise me at all that it's got more than four and a half stars and almost 3,000 reviews on Amazon.
Things I Love About the Secura Tea Kettle
What I love about the Secura Stainless Steel Electric Tea Kettle is that it's ultra simple. There's plenty of complication in daily life (just ask anyone who has to try to get two kids to school in the morning). This tea kettle isn't fussy.
Simple Design That Just Works
The tea kettle sits on a base that you can stash on your kitchen counter. The base is plugged in with plenty of room to coil the cord inside it so it doesn't look cluttered. The kettle clicks down into the base so it's ready to use when you need it.
One-Button Operation
If you're like me, you aren't into fiddling with something that you need to program or read a ton of instructions to use. I like easy. We're talking about self-care, after all. There is literally one button for this tea kettle. When you want hot water, you fill the kettle with water, put it back on the base, and hit the button.
Nearly Instant Gratification
After you hit the button, you've got boiling water in minutes. It basically gives you time to pick the kind of tea you want, put it in your cup, and get out a snack to go with it (I've gotta admit, I'm all about a piece of shortbread with that cup of tea). By the time you're ready for the hot water, it's ready for you.
Safe for Those Busy Afternoons
I'm one of those people who can walk in a room and totally forget why she came in there. It's not unheard of for me to turn on the tea kettle and then get distracted doing something else. But this thing has you covered. It turns itself off if you don't use it, and it also has protection to keep it from heating up when it's empty. I love knowing that it's safe if I happen to space on what I was doing.
A Few Minutes of Self-Care Are the Ultimate Luxury
Let's face it: the biggest little luxury we can give ourselves is a few moments of self-care. For me, that's a cup of tea and maybe a cookie — just for me. When I use my electric tea kettle, it's like I still get to be on vacation in England for a few minutes. And that is exactly my cup of tea.
