Hamilton Beach 40868 Glass Electric Kettle with Infuser
- Capacity: 1.8 quarts
- Container Type: Kettle
- Wattage: 1500 watts
- Material: Glass
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ASIN: B07FS7SJYPModel: 40868Category: Electric Kettles
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.
- Removable stainless steel tea infuser
- 1,500 watts of heating power
- Blue boil-indicator light
- Auto shutoff with boil-dry protection
Pros and cons
- 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 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.8 quarts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1500 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Glass |
| Color | Black |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Material Features | heat-resistant and transparent |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Kettle, Base |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Kettle |
| Part Number | HB-40868 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Boil Dry Protection, Cordless |
| Item Type Name | Electric Kettle |
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Frequently asked questions
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.