Hamilton Beach 40868 Electric Tea Kettle With Infuser
- Electric Kettle
- 1.8 quarts
- 1500 watts
- Kettle
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How it ranks among the 94 electric kettles we track
4.4★ across 201 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
201 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Hamilton Beach built this 1,500-watt glass kettle around a removable stainless steel infuser, so loose leaf tea steeps right in the pot. It also includes a mesh pour filter, auto shutoff, and boil-dry protection.
The glass body and blue boil-indicator light make it easy to see water level and boiling status, and the cordless base lets you carry it to the table. Reviewers are split between owners who find it reliable for years and others who report it boiling over and staining, or a switch failing early.
- Removable stainless steel tea infuser
- 1,500 watts of heating power
- Blue boil-indicator light
- Auto shutoff with boil-dry protection
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Several buyers find it fast and simple for everyday tea, but a recurring complaint is water spilling over at full boil, and a couple describe an early switch failure or a loose bottom liner.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fast 1,500-watt boiling
- Removable infuser brews loose leaf tea in the kettle
- Cordless base for serving at the table
- Some units overflow at full boil
- A few report early switch or liner failure
Specifications
| Brand | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|
| Model | 40868 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8.9 × 8.9 × 11.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.8 quarts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1500 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Material | Glass |
| Material Features | heat-resistant and transparent |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Kettle, Base |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Kettle |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Boil Dry Protection, Cordless |
| Product Care Instructions | Dishwasher Safe, Hand Wash |
| Part Number | HB-40868 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Brewing tea, particularly loose-leaf or bagged varieties, in larger quantities |
| Item Type Name | Electric kettle |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in electric kettles.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Beach 40868 Electric Tea Kettle With InfuserThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 201 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Chefman 1L Electric Tea Kettle with LED LightsChefman | 4.6 / 5 | 7,400 | 4.6 / 5 |
| COMFEE' 1.7L Stainless Steel Electric Tea KettleComfee' | 4.5 / 5 | 8,100 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EKT1001 Electric 1.0L BPA-Free 1100W Glass Kettle Cordless 360° BaseElite Gourmet | 4.5 / 5 | 17,200 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Proctor Silex Electric Tea KettleProctor Silex | 4.4 / 5 | 10,600 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Hamilton Beach 40868
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Can I brew loose leaf tea directly in the Hamilton Beach 40868?
Yes, it has a removable infuser basket for loose leaf, plus a built-in mesh filter for bagged tea.
Does it shut off automatically?
Yes, it has auto shutoff and boil-dry protection built in.
Is it prone to boiling over?
A number of reviewers report water spilling out at full boil, so filling below the max line is worth doing.