People make tea and coffee in very different ways, but most of us want hot water fast. Some people use the microwave. For anyone who wants something quicker to use and easier to control, an electric kettle is the better tool. A glass electric kettle adds one more thing: you can watch the water heat and see exactly how much is inside, which many people find oddly satisfying.

So here is a list of the best glass electric kettles for hot drink lovers, all of them still on sale today.

Updated September 2026: product availability, specs and prices re-checked.

1. Breville the Tea Maker (BTM800XL)

If you are serious about tea, the Breville Tea Maker is still the most capable glass kettle you can buy. It is really an automatic tea brewer. You put loose tea leaves in the brew basket, and the basket lowers itself into the water once it reaches the right temperature, then lifts out when the brewing time is up, so the tea doesn’t turn bitter.

The kettle body is German-made glass on a brushed stainless steel power base. Breville gives it one-touch programs for black, green, white, herbal and oolong teas, plus a strength button with mild, medium and strong settings. It can keep the tea warm for up to 60 minutes. The capacity is 1.5 liters. The catch is price: Breville lists it at about $330 (September 2026).

Pros of Breville Tea Maker

• Automatic brew basket
• One-touch programs for five tea types
• 60-minute keep-warm
• 1.5-liter capacity

Cons of Breville Tea Maker

• Very expensive

2. Chefman 1.8-Liter Cordless Glass Electric Kettle

The Chefman 1.8-Liter Cordless Glass Electric Kettle is one of the best-value glass kettles on sale. It is a little bigger than most, at 1.8 liters, and it adds features you don’t always see at this price.

You can set the temperature anywhere from 160°F to 212°F, and tricolor LED lights show what the kettle is doing. A removable tea infuser comes in the box, and the lid comes off for easy cleaning. It is cordless on its base and shuts off automatically. The trade-off is power: at 1100 watts, it heats more slowly than the 1500-watt kettles on this list.

Pros of Chefman 1.8-Liter Glass Kettle

• Large 1.8-liter capacity
• Variable temperature
• Tea infuser included
• Low price

Cons of Chefman 1.8-Liter Glass Kettle

• Lower 1100-watt power

3. Ovente ProntoFill Glass Electric Kettle (KG612S)

Ovente still makes glass kettles, and the ProntoFill is its current model. Its main trick is the lid. You can pour water in through the ProntoFill lid without opening it, which is handy when you refill often.

The kettle holds 1.7 liters, runs at 1500 watts and, according to Ovente, boils a full kettle in under 7 minutes. It combines a stainless steel body with borosilicate glass, a concealed heating element and blue LED lights. Safety features include auto shut-off and boil-dry protection, and it sits on a 360-degree base with a cool-touch handle. Ovente covers it with a two-year limited warranty. At about $23 (September 2026) on Ovente’s site, it is the cheapest kettle here.

Pros of Ovente ProntoFill

• Fill-through lid
• Boil-dry protection and auto shut-off
• Concealed heating element
• Very affordable

Cons of Ovente ProntoFill

• No temperature control

4. Cosori Electric Kettle with Temperature Control

For tea drinkers who want precise temperatures without Breville’s price, the Cosori Electric Kettle with Temperature Control is a strong pick. It has six one-touch temperature presets, and Cosori uses a STRIX thermostat to control them.

The kettle holds 1.7 liters and has a borosilicate glass body with 304 stainless steel, so the water doesn’t touch plastic. Cosori says it boils in 3 to 7 minutes at 1500 watts. It can keep the water at your chosen temperature for up to an hour. A blue light shows while it boils and a white light shows in keep-warm mode. Auto shut-off and boil-dry protection are built in, and the wide mouth and 80-degree lid make filling and descaling easy.

Pros of Cosori Temperature Control Kettle

• Six temperature presets
• 1-hour keep-warm
• No plastic in contact with water
• Wide mouth for easy cleaning

Cons of Cosori Temperature Control Kettle

• Designed for 120V (US and Canada) only

5. Capresso H2O Glass Kettle

The Capresso H2O Glass Kettle is a simple, well-built option for people who just want to boil water. The body is German Schott glass, and the kettle heats with a stainless steel heating dome that Capresso says boils water faster and more quietly than a stovetop kettle.

It holds 48 ounces, a bit less than the 1.7-liter models here, and runs at 1500 watts. The glass is marked in ounces and cups. The handle stays cool, the cord wraps around the base for storage, and the kettle shuts off automatically when the water boils or if there is no water inside.

Pros of Capresso H2O

• Schott glass body
• Quiet stainless heating dome
• Clear ounce and cup markings

Cons of Capresso H2O

• Smaller 48-ounce capacity
• No temperature control

6. Breville the Crystal Clear Kettle (BKE595XL)

If you want Breville build quality in a plain glass kettle, look at the Crystal Clear. It uses Breville’s Dura Glass, which the company describes as durable, stain-resistant and resistant to thermal shock, on a brushed stainless steel base.

At 1800 watts, it has the most power of any kettle on this list, so it heats quickly. Breville’s Soft Top lid releases steam gently and cuts down on splashing when you open it. It shuts off automatically once the water boils. There are no temperature settings, so it is better for general hot water than for delicate teas.

Pros of Breville Crystal Clear

• Powerful 1800-watt heating
• Soft Top lid reduces splashing
• Durable, stain-resistant glass

Cons of Breville Crystal Clear

• No temperature control
• Costs more than most kettles without temperature control

7. Hamilton Beach 1.7 Liter Variable Temperature Glass Kettle (40941RG)

The Hamilton Beach Variable Temperature Glass Kettle gives you tea-specific settings at a mid-range price. It has six temperature settings for delicate, green, white, oolong and black teas, plus French press coffee and hot cocoa.

It holds 1.7 liters, runs at 1500 watts and has a borosilicate glass body. Once it reaches your chosen temperature, it can hold it for 30 minutes. It also has auto shut-off, boil-dry protection, a built-in mesh filter, a wide button-release lid and a cord wrap.

Pros of Hamilton Beach Variable Temperature Kettle

• Six temperature settings
• 30-minute keep-warm
• Mesh filter
• Borosilicate glass

Cons of Hamilton Beach Variable Temperature Kettle

• Shorter keep-warm than the Cosori

8. OXO BREW Adjustable Temperature Kettle

The OXO BREW Adjustable Temperature Kettle is still sold, and its glass version remains one of the nicest to use. Instead of a row of preset buttons, it has a single dial with a digital display. You can set any temperature from 104°F to 212°F, in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

The kettle can hold your chosen temperature for up to 30 minutes. The clear borosilicate glass body has measuring marks, the handle is designed to stay cool, and the lid opens gently. It sits on a 360-degree swivel base, so you can lift it off from any angle. Sur La Table lists it at about $120 (September 2026), with limited availability at the time of this update.

Pros of OXO BREW

• Precise dial control from 104°F to 212°F
• Holds temperature for 30 minutes
• Cool-touch handle

Cons of OXO BREW

• More expensive than similar kettles
• Stock can be limited

9. Hamilton Beach 1.7 L Glass Electric Kettle

This Hamilton Beach glass kettle (model 40864G) has a simple design with a soft blue light that glows while it heats, which makes the morning wait for tea a little more pleasant. It holds 1.7 liters and runs at 1500 watts.

It is easy to use: fill it, flip the switch, and it shuts off by itself when the water boils. Boil-dry protection is built in. The glass sides make the water level easy to check, and a built-in mesh filter helps catch scale. The wide opening makes cleaning easier. At about $35 (September 2026) from Hamilton Beach, it is one of the cheapest kettles here.

Pros of Hamilton Beach Glass Electric Kettle

• Low price
• Blue illumination while heating
• Auto shut-off and boil-dry protection
• Anti-scale mesh filter

Cons of Hamilton Beach Glass Electric Kettle

• No temperature control
• Glass shows limescale, so it needs regular descaling

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Conclusion

Electric kettles have real advantages over microwaves and stovetop kettles: they are fast, shut off by themselves and, in many cases, let you pick the exact temperature. For tea lovers, the Breville Tea Maker is the most complete option, while the Cosori, Hamilton Beach and OXO models give you temperature control for much less. For plain hot water, the Ovente and the Hamilton Beach 40864G are hard to beat on price. Check capacity, power and whether you need temperature settings, then pick the one that fits. Enjoy your next hot drink!

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