Whether you find a one-cup kettle any good for your household will all depend on your specific needs and preferences. If you regularly need to make more than one hot drink at a time, say if you have a larger household or often have friends and family pop in for a catch-up over tea and coffee, or you need to boil big quantities of water at once, a one cup kettle might not be the right choice for you. Combining the function of a standard kettle with an automatic “Hot Cup” machine powered by Strixtechnology, the new Dual Flo kettle by LAICA is an innovative 2-in-1 kettle that boils, but also dispenses only the water you need.

LAICA Dual Flo Electric Kettle With One-Cup Fast Boil

There is a dial on top of the kettle where you can set how much it dispenses between 150ml and 250ml Designwise, it is not the most stylish kettle but neither is it garish by any stretch, it is inoffensive and will fit into any kitchen. It also feels sturdy and good quality. The kettle powered up swiftly and reached a rolling boil within 3-5 minutes, ensuring I never had to wait too long for my favourite hot drink. The 350ml capacity was ideal for my single-serving needs, though some may find it insufficient. The food-grade 304 stainless steel construction provided peace of mind and ensured that I was consuming safe and healthy hot water. It is essential to examine the safety features when purchasing a one cup kettle, such as automatic shut-off, boil-dry protection, and cool-touch exteriors. These functions ensure that your kettle switches off when the water is boiled or when there is no water inside to prevent overheating, and cool-touch exteriors minimise the risk of accidents or burns. One cooking appliance that money saving expert Martin Lewis recommended was a slow cooker, which he said could cook a meal for just 23p. Another is an air fryer, which is more energy efficient because of the speed it cooks food, reports Birmingham Live.I recently added the Breville HotCup Water Dispenser to my kitchen, and I’ve found it to be incredibly efficient in delivering piping hot water at the touch of a button. It boasts a rapid 3 kW fast boil, which means I no longer have to wait ages for my cup of tea or coffee. A downside I experienced was the strange rubber taste and smell when first using the kettle. This was a little off-putting, but after a few uses, the issue seemed to dissipate. It’s also worth noting that the water temperature when using the one-cup dispenser was not as hot as I would have liked, which occasionally impacted the taste of my tea.

Dual Flo – Kettle and hot water dispenser – LAICA

That’s based on a small roast for one, I would have saved nearer 50p on a more extravagant or slow cooked roast.

I recently used the DIYARTS Portable Travel Kettle and found it to be a versatile option for on-the-go needs. The 3-in-1 design allowed me to have hot water, tea, and coffee anytime, perfect for travel, business trips or hotel stays.

LAICA Dual Flo Electric Kettle - One-Cup Fast Boil Hot Water

But with energy costs rising and the news inflation is at a new 40-year-high of 9.1 per cent, even the trivial things are costing a lot more than they once did. A couple of years ago, I wouldn’t have thought twice about putting the kettle on. Along with all the energy-saving and environmentally friendly factors, one of the best things about a one-cup kettle is its compact size. As you'd imagine from a kettle that has the capacity for a cup-load of water, they're fairly small in size. Whether you opt for a stainless steel kettle or a plastic one, it won't take up loads of room on your countertops. I gave the hot water dispenser a go first, so I placed a mug beneath the dispenser, which just pops out, on top of the drip tray. I have a reasonably big cup so I twizzled the dial to 250ml and boiled the kettle. Brits boil their kettles about 5-10 times a day. So out of all kitchen appliances, it is the one chugging the most watts from your electricity bill, and therefore the top priority in terms of cutting costs on energy usage in the kitchen. With a wattage of 1550W, it’s around a quarter more energy efficient than the average oven, which tends to be around 2000 to 2200W.The Laica Dual Flo kettle offers the best of both worlds, and is said to be the ‘first and only combined kettle and hot water dispenser’ on the market. Of course, for a one cup kettle, I’m looking for a device that can heat an appropriate amount of water for my needs. Some kettles cater specifically to individual servings, usually between 200 to 300 ml. considering how much tea or coffee I usually drink, these capacities should work for me. Heating Time

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The Andrew James Slow Cooker is my second recommendation although I wouldn't want to use it all the timeThe up and down constant cycle of mug under, press the button, switch it out, mug under, press the button. By the time you’d poured the final mug, the first was already going cold. It’s safe to say that I have missed the efficiency of pouring from a kettle. Upon first glance, I was excited about the convenient and lightweight design of the Scoutteemo Travel Kettle. The compact size and 400ml capacity seemed ideal for personal use, especially when travelling or during daily commutes. Boil only the water you need! You can save using Dual Flo with its innovative “One-Cup Dispenser” function. The kettle heats up in just 5 minutes, but I noticed it might not switch off immediately after boiling. I had to keep an eye on it to avoid potential dry burning. However, weighing just 500g and featuring a detachable cable, it was incredibly easy to carry around. After some time however, limescale builds up, to such an extent the taste of your hot water will change, maybe including flakes of calcium. Ultimately, not swapping out your kettle every 5-10 years will affect the pleasure of your hot beverage consumption.