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1 HN user recommended this in 2022, in one comment.
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I bought an electric kettle[1] a decade ago shortly after I switched to an Aeropress for coffee. I now drink green tea a couple times a day in addition to my morning coffee. I think most Americans just don't have much cause to heat water for anything except coffee, and they use a coffee maker for that.
My kettle is 1500 watts and I just timed it. Heating a bit over 1L (~36 oz) of water from 68°F (20°C) to 200°F (93°C) took 4:20.
It's one of those things where the first time you use it, you can't imagine ever not having one, assuming you have cause to heat water on a regular basis.
Still don't own a toaster though. A toaster oven does fine with toast and can be used for a lot more besides.
Don't own a rice maker either. That's been an ongoing negotiation with my wife for 25 years now. :-)
[1] https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CPK-17-PerfecTemp-1-7-Liter...