Ideal coffee brewing temperatures are highly variable and may depend on the type of bean or the various YouTube guides one might follow. The MoonKettle offers a straightforward solution for adjusting these temperatures without the need for a complex control panel full of buttons. By pressing the Start button, users can see the target temperature flash on the display, inviting them to adjust it using a dial located on the right side of the kettle’s heating base.
Once the preferred temperature is selected, pressing Start again begins the boiling process. The display on the kettle’s base shows the real-time water temperature during heating, providing an accurate reading within the error range of the used probe. As a safety feature, the kettle automatically shuts off upon reaching the boiling point and signals this with a tune. To maintain the temperature for an additional 30 minutes, users can press the Hold button either before or immediately after the water reaches the desired temperature.
While on hold, the kettle intermittently cycles the heat on every few minutes to keep the water close to the target temperature. In practice, the temperature variance in this holding function was about 5 degrees Fahrenheit, with the heat cycling back on when the water cooled by approximately 5 degrees.
Overall, the MoonKettle stands out as a highly functional and aesthetically pleasing option on the American market, boasting precise water-heating technology.
Regarding its cost, the MoonKettle is priced at $260, which may be considered steep for a kettle. This pricing prompts some scrutiny, such as why the MoonKettle operates at 1,200 watts compared to the 1,500 watts typical for standard U.S. circuits. This lower wattage results in a boiling time of nearly five minutes for a liter of water at room temperature near sea level. Increasing the wattage could reduce this time to four minutes. Although an additional minute may not often be critical, customers may expect more given the high price.
For context, boiling times in the U.S. may seem lengthy to British readers. However, in the U.S., the outlets are typically 110 volts, with limited amperage, thus affecting boiling speed.
