[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My initial thoughts upon opening the Lotus is that this is one industrial looking kettle. It’s a stainless steel cylinder with a black handle. Not exactly my aesthetic. My husband joked that it looked perfect for an underground bunker. It looks like it was built to survive an apocalypse. But, I am an avid tea drinker and this kettle is much more functional than the one I currently have.
The dial on the base allows you to choose the temperature setting based on the type of tea you are brewing. Black and herbal teas need a hotter water than green, white or oolong teas. Being able to set a dial based on my tea of choice and not having to start with boiling water is a huge plus. It also has a keep warm function so that I can have hot water ready to go for my next cup of tea for up to an hour.
The kettle has markings inside and in both ounces and milliliters. It holds up to 48 ounces, which is more than my current kettle holds. This does mean it takes longer to heat up, but that’s a small price to pay to have more water ready to go at one time. It’s still faster than using the stove, so I don’t mind waiting a bit longer for more water.
In all, this kettle is great! It’s very functional and I highly recommend it to anyone in need of a new kettle. It’s not the prettiest kettle you can find, but it’s a work force and I love it.