A 13-ounce kettle that fits in a carry-on and hits 4 set temps
“Proven-seller pick: 4.4 stars on a carry-on sized kettle with four real temperature presets, which most travel kettles skip in favor of boil-only.”
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The Touxila travel kettle is a 13.5 ounce 304 stainless water boiler with four preset temperatures, sized to hold about one large mug of water and small enough to pack in a carry-on. The preset temperatures are the reason to pick it over a hotel coffee maker: green tea scorches above about 175 degrees and instant formula needs a specific temperature, and a boil-only kettle gives you neither. It runs on 120V only, so it is a domestic travel and dorm product rather than an international one. The double-wall body stays cool enough to handle right after boiling. Best fit: hotel rooms where the only hot water comes from a coffee maker that tastes like coffee, dorm rooms with no kitchen, and office desks. The tradeoff is capacity, since 13.5 ounces is one cup at a time.
Pros
- Four preset temperatures instead of boil-only, so green tea and formula come out right
- 13.5 ounces packs into a carry-on, unlike a full-size 1.7 liter kettle
- 304 stainless interior, no plastic touching the water
- Double-wall body stays cool enough to pick up right after boiling
Cons
- 13.5 ounces is a single cup, so it is not practical for making tea for more than one person
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Frequently asked questions
Will it work overseas?
No. It is 120V only, so it is meant for domestic US travel, dorms and offices. Plugging it into 220V will damage it even with a plug adapter.
How much water does it actually hold?
13.5 ounces, which is about one large mug. You would need two cycles to fill two standard teacups.
How long does it take to boil?
Because the volume is small, it reaches temperature in a few minutes, noticeably faster than a full-size kettle heating a liter and a half.
Is the interior stainless or plastic?
The interior is 304 stainless steel. The exterior housing and handle use plastic components, but they do not contact the water.
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