Reviews of the best electric water kettles for tea, coffee, or other uses.

Sunday, July 09, 2006

Zojirushi Panorama Window® Micom Electric Dispensing Pot Review

Zojirushi is known throughout Asia for their quality rice cookers, hot water heaters, and general kitchenware. Their elephant logo is unmistakeable and a symbol of quality. The Zojirushi CD-FAC22 Zutto Micom Electric Dispensing Pot model has model numbers CD-LCC30/40/50 and has respective capacities of 101 oz./3.0 liters, 135 oz./4.0 liters, 169 oz./5.0 liters. This hot water kettle has a large display window for monitoring the water level and features a LCD temperature display.

Dispensing water from the Zojirushi Zutto Micom is also easy with a single touch of a button. This electric kettle has temperature settings of 175°F, 195°F ,and 208°F / Reboils to 212°F. The lower temperatures are perfect for some green teas and herbal teas. The higher temperatures are perfect for brewing strong flavorful cups of black tea and coffee, preparing hot cereals and oatmeals, or quick cooking vegetables and noodles.



Pros

  • Large 3.0 liters - 5.0 liters capacity means never running out of water or having to constantly refill and reheat water.
  • Accurate multiple temperature selection ensures that coffee and teas are never underbrewed or scorched.



Cons

  • Larger capacity means a larger footprint, so this electric water kettle may not fit on small office desks
  • No lower temperatue options, 145 F, which would be necessary for brewing higher grade green and white teas or preparing baby formula.

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