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How to Efficiently Boil Water for use in Your Small Coffee Maker

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Most people might laugh at the idea of an article that discusses the mundane task of boiling water. After all, when it comes to tasks in the kitchen, nothing could be easier than bringing water to a boil. With that said, heating water for brewing coffee is a bit different than using it for other purposes. The vast majority of people brew their coffee just after waking in the morning, so having to stand around waiting for water to boil on the stove can quickly become a nuisance. It’s also difficult to get the water to the proper temperature on the stovetop, which is particularly important when using it to brew coffee.

The truth is that coffee is best extracted during the brewing process at a temperature range of 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit. Whenever temperatures fall outside of this range, the resulting coffee can become compromised. More specifically, temperatures that fall below the temperature range will tend to produce a weak cup of coffee, while temperatures above the range may lead to over-extraction, otherwise known as bitterness. A simple solution to achieve the recommended range is through the use of an electric kettle, which is an electronic device that is capable of rapidly heating water to a specified temperature. For reference, an electric kettle is capable of boiling 20 ounces of water in only 2 minutes.

Like most devices, there are a couple of options when it comes to purchasing an electric kettle. Perhaps the biggest option is whether to choose a corded or cordless model. At Best Small Coffee Maker, we have used both and prefer the cordless model, since they are safer and more convenient to operate. When carrying around a vessel filled with near boiling water, it’s important that there aren’t cords to become tangled. Freedom of movement is critical when pouring hot water, so we recommend the cordless option over all others.

If you’re in need of a faster, more convenient way to heat water for use in your French Press or other manual small coffee pots, be sure to consider an electric kettle.