If you have your heart set on a particular brand or even a selection of brands then we’d suggest you spend a bit of time writing up a list of the brands that you would happily buy. This can really help you in narrowing down the selection when it comes to choosing a product. For example, over at Currys PC World you can filter products by brand, so you could filter just to show the brands on your list. This is especially useful knowing that there are 128 Kettles to choose from at Currys PC World. EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF INSTANT HOT WATER: Cooks Professional electric instant hot water dispenser boasts a blazing 2600W heating element, ensuring your water is ready in mere seconds. You have full control with our manual stop function, so you can customise hot water. This gorgeous insulation works both ways, allowing the Perma Therm to also stay cool to the touch. Other smart safety features include boil-dry protection, plus the unit will shut down automatically after 3 days on standby. We love the utility too, with 5 temperature settings (40-98°C), self-cleaning functions, and 3 dispensing modes: Auto, Cup, and Manual. The adage goes that it’s what’s inside that counts, and that’s very much the case with the Perma Therm instant hot water dispenser. During the course of our instant hot water research, which meant drinking copious amounts of freshly-brewed tea to make use of said boiled water, we pinned our final selection around three core areas. Sturdy construction and easy handling. After all, a unit that responds poorly to daily use is far more likely to cause painful spills and burns.

It’s not hard to see why, either. This hot water dispenser’s imposing yet unassuming stature houses a cavernous 8L tank. The controls are nothing if not Spartan, but they belt advanced functionality. It takes about 15-20 minutes for the modest 1500w heating element to bring its full capacity to a boil, but once there, the VonShef Catering Urn politely sips power to keep your water piping hot for instant repeated delivery. Waiting for the kettle to boil can be one of the most frustrating moments of the day, especially when you need to make a round of hot drinks for those unexpected family visits. A busy kettle can lead to some of your guests waiting longer for a beverage than others – help prevent that by upping your water boiling game. Lookout for features and functions. Granted, an instant kettle is only really tasked with doing one job: to boil water instantly. But, if it can serve up different amounts at different temperatures then so much the better. We think that the shaping of the Breville VKJ142 gives it a bit of a “space age” look, which we rather like. It does have to be said that its functionality is very definitely not space age, the Breville VKJ142 is Breville’s first-generation instant hot water dispenser and it shows, but on the other hand, the reason it’s still for sale is because there are a lot of people who want an instant hot-water dispenser which “just does the job” and comes at an affordable price. What the Breville VKJ142 does it does very well, hence its place on our list.Hydroelectric separation, in which electrical components are kept completely isolated from water-handling components–often with an element of redundancy for safety. It’s also worth noting that although our instant hot water dispenser review was created for people looking for instant hot water dispensers for their home, we think that the options we list would also be appropriate for small businesses and could have health-and-safety benefits as compared to standard kettles. Cord storage and non-slip feet will help keep your HotCup tidy when in storage and ensure that there will not be any slip mishaps during use. Included is a fuss-free limescale filter and can help ensure your drinks are not contaminated by flakes of limescale. The large water window also makes accurate filling easy, so you never run out of water halfway through making the teas and coffees. What's more, with a patented variable height drip tray, Breville's HotCup Water Dispenser lets you fill everything from your brother's comedy two-pint mug to your mum's tiny teacup without ever spilling a drop. From the stylish and sleek appearance to the permanent, fuss-free limescale filter, this is a water dispenser where every element of design has been crafted with user experience in mind.

The large water window also makes accurate filling easy, so you never run out of water halfway through making the teas and coffees. What’s more, with a patented variable height drip tray, Breville’s HotCup Water Dispenser lets you fill everything from your brother’s comedy two-pint mug to your mum’s tiny teacup without ever spilling a drop. From the stylish and sleek appearance to the permanent, fuss-free limescale filter, this is a water dispenser where every element of design has been crafted with user experience in mind. The VonShef Hot Water Dispenser Instant Kettle is currently offered in two colours, which could be handy if you’re struggling to find a larger instant hot water dispenser, which also fits with your kitchen style. It has a capacious 2.5L water tank, which can be removed for cleaning or filling, although we would suggest that you’d probably find it easier to fill it with a jug or bottle. The opening is wide enough for this to be done easily. In terms of appearance, the Cooks Professional Electric Instant Hot Water Dispenser strikes us as having a bit of a 1960s vibe but even if you’re not into the vintage look we think most people will still be happy enough to have it on their counter. An instant hot water dispenser consists of a main water tank and a smaller reservoir. When you want hot water, the instant hot water dispenser transfers the appropriate amount of water from the main tank into the reservoir and heats it there, before dispensing it into your cup or mug (or other container) without the need for you to pour. Instant hot water dispensers are not, therefore, quite instant, but they are very fast indeed, often much faster than a standard kettle. Like many others on this list, the Morphy Richards’ 131004 Redefine only boils as much water as you need, saving energy. But that’s where the similarities end. Embedded into the volume control is a handy automatic mode, which you can set to conveniently dispense between 3-600mL at a time. Keep in mind that larger volumes are always manually dispensed.Our last entry easily features the most expensive hot water dispenser on this list. But, Morphy Richards’ 131004 Redefine has got the bells and whistles to make the other instant kettles seethe. When your goal is to serve no one but yourself the perfect cuppa, this affordable instant kettle calls out for your consideration. It’s a simple design really, boiling the entirety of its 300mL capacity in 30 seconds or less with its robust 3000w heating element. In other words, one cup goes in cold, one cup comes ready to greet your afternoon tea with piping hot water. If you love this unit, but need a little bit more horsepower, consider the VKT111. It features 2L capacity, a cup size selector for dispensing variable amounts, and an impossibly chic brushed steel finish.