{"id":5385,"date":"2021-05-31T09:04:33","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T09:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/?p=5385"},"modified":"2023-01-05T22:34:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T22:34:07","slug":"who-invented-the-kettle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/who-invented-the-kettle\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Invented the Kettle: The History of the Water Boiler"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Love tea and want to know about the history of the kettle? In this article, we&#8217;re sharing heaps of kettle history, who invented the kettle, where it came from, and more about its original design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Earliest Types of Tea Kettles Invented<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first kettle in history was between 3,500 and 2,000 BC when people used kettles <strong>made from bronze<\/strong> with decorative sprouts. Fast forward to the 19th century; <a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/kettles-for-hard-water\/\">kettles <\/a>were designed from iron, which then became a popular material to use in kettles next to hit the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/vanlife?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#vanlife<\/a> with our 44 year old kettle. It&#39;s still light here in North West Scotland at 22:40! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4u5yt8nj05\">pic.twitter.com\/4u5yt8nj05<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Eleanor Coultish (@eleanorcoultish) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/eleanorcoultish\/status\/1397670178649948164?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 26, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The First Kettle Invented<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first electric kettle was invented in 1891 in the United States by Carpenter Electrical Company. This electric kettle took nearly <strong>12 minutes to boil water<\/strong> since the elements were located in separate chambers. One hundred and one years later, The Swan Company redesigned a new electric kettle that consisted of a metal tube sealed inside and placed within the water chamber. It boiled much quicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electric Kettle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first electric kettle, developed by inventor Arthur Leslie Large in 1922, plugged into an electrical outlet instead of sitting on a heating element on a stove like previous models. So making tea was easier and less crowded in the kitchen area. And you could keep the kettle on the stove while someone else is preparing dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automatic Kettle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The automatic kettle came onto the scene in 1955 and was designed by William Russell and Peter Hobbs by a company titled Russell Hobbs. Titled as K1, this automatic kettle was overtaken by the next model, called the K2, which boasted a more elegant, sleeker design. It was <strong>made from copper<\/strong> and sported a curvy design that was finished in polished chrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This is &#39;cutie&#39;.<br>She\/he is still coming in ma house!<br>Pictured here sitting on MA worktop, next to MA microwave, MA kettle, and MA smoothie maker. <br>The nerve. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0FEvR1vWvB\">pic.twitter.com\/0FEvR1vWvB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jayna (@Jayna_Raxant) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jayna_Raxant\/status\/1399009292464889856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 30, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whistling Kettle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/induction-hob-kettles\/\">whistling kettle <\/a>was created by Harry Bramson. This type of kettle features a device that creates an <strong>audible whistling sound<\/strong> once the water inside reaches boiling point. The movement of steam pushing through the device creates a vibration, which then produces a sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Did the Kettle Become Popular?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It wasn&#8217;t until the 18th century that people in Britain began drinking tea, which was an expensive drink imported from Asia. It was a drink only for the wealthy, and the cups and appliances followed\u2014often with cups made of silver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The British East India Company started trading with China directly, having a clear focus on tea, which then became more available. As a result, tea became more popular and obtainable to people from all classes. In fact, there was even a tea kettle introduced in the market that was specifically designed for tea drinkers, designed of copper\u2014known for its <strong>durability and heat conduction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I was in the market for a new kettle&#8230;the gold one is \u00a31800.\ud83d\ude2f for that price I&#39;d expect it to make the tea and serve it to me in silver tea cup. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3EAmg3unpZ\">pic.twitter.com\/3EAmg3unpZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Amanda Wilson (@AmandaWilson910) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AmandaWilson910\/status\/1399037927162892296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 30, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features of a Smart Kettle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Smart-Kettle-with-a-sleek-handle-500x500.png\" alt=\"Smart Kettle with a sleek handle\" class=\"wp-image-18094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Smart-Kettle-with-a-sleek-handle-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Smart-Kettle-with-a-sleek-handle-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Smart-Kettle-with-a-sleek-handle.png 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, in this modern era, which is highly influenced by technology, there&#8217;s also the smart kettle to consider. This invention comes with several impressive features, starting with the kettle&#8217;s connectivity to a phone app. Once connected to an app, you can<strong> control the temperature <\/strong>that the water boils at, including setting a timer for it to switch on automatically. Therefore, you can schedule a cup of tea in the morning or when you finish work without having to be close to the appliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, smart kettles allow you to measure the amount of water within the appliance accurately. You can even break this down into cup measurements to work out the exact amount of water you need to boil for the number of teas you want to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most impressively, there&#8217;s even a smart feature where your kettle has a sensor and can hear when you open the front door. So it&#8217;ll begin the boiling process once you arrive home. This feature might feel a little invasive for some people, but it could also be <strong>extremely useful<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cast Iron Kettles vs Copper Kettles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most working-class households, kettles were made of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/technology\/cast-iron\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cast iron<\/a> or enamel. But in more well-off households, the tea kettle was <strong>made from copper<\/strong>. But, since metal can get hot, people would use a folded cloth on the handle to make it safer to hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Finally picked up the yellow electric kettle I\u2019ve been wanting for years, gonna make a cute lil video using it tomorrow <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tVwv8BrpYS\">pic.twitter.com\/tVwv8BrpYS<\/a><\/p>&mdash; \ud83d\udc9b kirby stan adri \ud83d\udc9b (@faedriana) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/faedriana\/status\/1398096830529945601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 28, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do You Know About Early Kettles?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this information may not affect how you use your kitchen appliance, it&#8217;s always interesting to know who invented the kettle and where it came from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you have enjoyed learning more about our beloved water boiling machine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Love tea and want to know about the history of the kettle? 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