Review of Tefal Quick Cup

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I've had one of these for a month or so now, for those that don't know it's a new type of kettle that boils water in 3 seconds, there is a catch though, it takes about 30 seconds to pour.

You can also set it up so that it pours an exact amount to your cup size.
To fill it up you lift off the detachable container, they've done a good job and it's easy on or off.

For us it has worked really well, being much quicker to get a cuppa and it saves energy as it only heats up the exact amount of water you need.

There are a few disadvantages though, you would struggle to get a large amount of boiling water to help you with cooking say if you wanted to pour over boiled rice. There is a filter that says should be replaced every 6 weeks but I won't be replacing it anytime soon. The water doesn't come out boiling either but it is certainly hot enough and it just means you don't have to wait 5 minutes before you can attempt to start drinking it. It's also makes a bit of noise when it's going.
It's not cheap either at £60 although this would probably be offset against the energy saved.

We're definately pleased with it and already a few of our family and friends have bought one after seeing and using ours.

Best of all though it's another gadget and I'm a gadget freak :p

I've uploaded a video to see it in action, the cup being used might not look very big but it is bigger than the average mug.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAQXBQGkZ5c

*****EDIT***** PLEASE READ MY NEW POST FURTHER DOWN FOR A FOLLOW UP REVIEW
 
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It is a good idea but I'd still need a normal kettle though for some things where you do need actually boiling water.
I think I'd want to try one out in a shop first, a cup of tea or coffee is carp when it isn't "quite" hot enough, like you often get in Starbucks etc.
 
Looks great! It's pretty quick at boiling and pouring.

Shame it's £60 though, if it was half that I'd definately buy one for my room.
 
Le_Petit_Lapin said:
the noise of that video made me want to pee. : (
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The water doesn't come out boiling either
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So it takes an age to pour, and it isn't actually boiling, and it's £60.

What exactly is the point? you need boiling water to make a proper cup of tea.

I can get 85c water from my hot water tap, I'll just turn the tap on instead of buying this thanks :p
 
I'd be concerned that it doesn't get water to boiling point. It's part of the 'ritual' to sit with a cup of too-hot coffee in front of me so that I can decide when I want to drink it. I have a fairly expensive (£260 or so) coffee-making machine that I don't use because it doesn't produce a hot enough cup.

Whilst one of these Quick Cup things sounds potentially ideal for tea (you shouldn't use boiling water on your tea bags) it won't be that good for Pot Noodles (I'm pretty sure it states boiling water for them) or the aforementioned pan of rice. Basically if I got one I'd have to use a normal kettle as well, which rather spoils the whole idea.
 
PinkFloyd said:
Well thats the opposite to everything I've ever heard about making tea :confused:
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I only drink green tea and everywhere I read about the preparation of it seems to indicate using water that's just off the boil. I guess the simple act of pouring water that's boiling in a kettle into a cup or pot is going to knock a few degrees off the temperature anyway.
 
While that looks like a great idea I defiantly have "the" tool for making Pot Noodles. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the mighty Jetboil :D

I bought one the other week and it boils water quicker than my kettle, perfect for Pot Noodles and boil in the bag food/ration packs on the go :) Also at £2.50 for 29litres of boiled water (Coleman 100g Gas Canister) or £2.99 for ~35litres (MSR 125g Gas Canister) it wins the PPPN(Price Per Pot Noodle) award against a kettle.

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Yeah, you're not meant to use boiling water when preparing proper tea and coffee as it scalds the leaves and brew, respectively.

I was thinking of picking one of these up at some point but I'm not sure the time convenience will be that noticeable. I may do it as a reverse mother's day present AKA buying yourself something cool as an ulterior motive whilst looking like a great son.
 
psyr33n said:
Yeah, you're not meant to use boiling water when preparing proper tea and coffee as it scalds the leaves and brew, respectively.

I was thinking of picking one of these up at some point but I'm not sure the time convenience will be that noticeable. I may do it as a reverse mother's day present AKA buying yourself something cool as an ulterior motive whilst looking like a great son.
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AFAIK, when making "British" tea (i.e. dark leaves), you should using boiling water. Other teas (green, rooibos) and coffee should be made using just under boiling water (95oC or so).
 
jamief said:
AFAIK, when making "British" tea (i.e. dark leaves), you should using boiling water. Other teas (green, rooibos) and coffee should be made using just under boiling water (95oC or so).
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This man speaks the truth. Standard tea bags, boiling water. Filter coffee, other types of tea, you use water off the boil.
 
Cr4iG said:
While that looks like a great idea I defiantly have "the" tool for making Pot Noodles. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the mighty Jetboil :D
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I saw these a little while back, SFS have them. If it weren't for my reluctance to carry pressurized gas with me, I'd be tempted to have one of those in my bug-out bag. Might get one for the house. My local Tesco are selling off their camping gas stuff, might be worth a look in your local supermarkets. :)
 
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