There are lots of bagged and pre-made options found in the grocery store that are great options for the everyday popcorn fix. That being said, there is something about freshly popped popcorn that can't be beat, especially using the tips you'll find in this post! Jump to: Heating accuracy: For electric kettles only, we tested accuracy by measuring the water temperature in each kettle at four different settings. (We used 175, 185, 190, and 200 degrees, the most common temperature options on the models we tested.) We also tested the keep warm mode on kettles that had one by heating to 200 degrees, then setting to keep warm and measuring the temperature after 15 and 30 minutes. The Caraway Whistling Tea Kettle makes a great first impression. Right out of the box, we loved the matte coating and simple, somewhat tapered silhouette. You can feel how hefty and durable the stainless steel parts are, too, which helps justify the kettle’s high price tag. (Although, in the end we think there are far better value-for-money options out there.)

Add the cream and homemade jam to a small saucepan on medium heat. Allow to heat up until its a runny consistency. Country Gold Tour, featuring Leroy Van Dyke, T.G. Sheppard, Mandy Barnett and T. Graham Brown @ 3:30 p.m. Popcorn kernels - I prefer using white popcorn vs. yellow as I think it's more tender and I like the way the color of the strawberry powder "pops". Unless otherwise specified, it’s not a good idea to brew tea inside a kettle. Tea kettles are pretty much solely designed to heat water. Placing tea bags or loose-leaf tea inside a kettle can leave stains and lingering smells, and the acids in tea can potentially damage the kettle itself. Pouring hot water over tea in a teapot is a superior alternative that will produce a much better flavor.Step 2: Test kernels. - In a heavy bottomed saucepan or stovetop popcorn popper, add coconut oil and 2-3 popcorn kernels. These are your "test kernels" which will let you know your oil is hot enough. Cover the Boston shaker securely and shake for 30 seconds or until the outside of the shaker is freezing cold to the touch. Carefully open the shaker. Cheyenne Elwell has been writing about coffee (and lots of other food topics) for The Spruce Eats since 2018. She runs a coffee blog called Baked, Brewed, Beautiful, and she tested the Cosori and Fellow Stagg kettles at home prior to our Lab testing. Tea kettles come in many different sizes, though the ones we tested ranged mostly from 1 to 2 quarts. In general, electric kettles tend to have slightly lower capacity than stovetop ones (and our top-rated electric kettle is also the smallest one we tested). What's important is to match your kettle size to your needs. If you usually make a single cup of tea or fill a small French press, you might not want a huge kettle taking up space on your stovetop or in your cabinet. If you often entertain large crowds, however, it’s nice to be able to serve everyone without waiting for a second batch of water to boil. Overall, pouring is smooth. Like most kettles, the last couple ounces can dribble a bit, however. We found the 2-quart capacity large enough for anything we used the kettle for, from tea to pour-over coffee.

Oxo Brew Cordless Glass Electric Kettle: This glass kettle heats up fast, and its lights look neat, but we found it bulky and somewhat awkward to use. It also didn't hold its heat as well as other kettles we tested. This is a highly functional kettle, but a downside we found is that the lid can be difficult to remove. It's certainly more expensive than average, but we think it’s a worthwhile splurge, especially because of its durability and the brand's five-year guarantee to cover manufacturing defects. Makgeolli is a cloudy rice liquor that has an alcohol content between 5% and 13%. The recipe includes a blend of wheat or rice cultures, yeast and water. This is then roughly distilled and filtered, producing a milky appearance with a flavor that’s slightly sweet and a sour under taste. I wouldn’t recommend using an aerosol for this reason, since it’s hard to figure out how much oil you’re adding. This kettle has a unique shape that suits both retro and modern kitchens, and the brushed stainless steel fits any decor. We also found the material to be truly stain-resistant, and according to customers who have used the kettle for long periods of time, it's rust-resistant, too. While there are some more affordable kettles out there, this is an excellent value for money overall.For me, Valentine's Day is more about showing the LOVEyou have for someone special, rather than pumping the sweet artificial stuff. While a sweet treat is perfectly ok now and then, most people (especially our kids) are already over-consuming sugars and artificial ingredients on a daily basis. We certainly don't need a special holiday for it. So, why not get a little creative and make the treats a bit healthier, tastier AND more fun this year?! Pop the popcorn however you would like. My parents have an air popper which makes things very easy (dare I say foolproof?), so I’d say use that if you have one. The design-forward Zwilling Enfinigy Electric Kettle Pro looks like it came from an art museum, but it's also highly functional. Its impressive six different temperature settings range from boiling all the way down to 104 degrees for warming up baby formula, as well as a keep-warm function that can hold a temperature for 30 minutes. Other electric kettles we tested heat up faster, but this one's big advantage is its double-walled configuration, which keeps the outside cool to the touch no matter how hot the inside gets. If you've got inquisitive kids around the kitchen (or if you're a little klutzy), it's a nice safety feature. Melt the butter in a saucepan, pour in the milk and bring to a boil on medium to low heat. Remove from the heat and allow to cool down slightly to room temperature. (This process helps to create a fluffy texture when baked) I think the Caraway Whistling Tea Kettle is a beautiful kitchen appliance that should last for years, even though it has some quirks I didn’t expect given the price.