Manufacturers have obviously realised that an instant kettle finally gives them a chance to fizz things up a bit. In the main, the models we’ve assembled here come big on bold looks and sizzling styling, as well as being a highly practical solution to the tedium of boiling water.

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. Always switch off and unplug your HotCup water dispenser and allow it to completely cool before cleaning. Never immerse the base unit, power cord or plug in water or any other liquid. Do not use harsh abrasives, chemicals or oven cleaners. At this point, you should have a good idea what kind of instant hot water dispenser solution will work best for you.The Klarstein Hotcano Hot Water Dispenser is perfect for anyone who tends to get through a lot of cups of anything hot during the day, or night. With its sizeable 4 litre capacity, the appliance can be filled up and keep you fuelled with a convenient supply of ready-to-go hot water on tap whenever you need it. Naturally, aside from the metallic feel of the main casing, the rest of the components are basically plastic, but that makes it relatively low-maintenance and you can wipe it over from time to time with a damp cloth. The front of the unit is where you place your cup, plus there’s a guide line for minimum and maximum levels if that’s not obvious enough. You place your cup on the small shelf and water is poured from the nozzle above.

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. Performance is sprightly, with water up to 99-degrees available in 5 seconds. The nozzle is nice and accurate too while a small drip tray in the dispensing area takes care of any spillages. Oyu has since added a higher drip tray accessory too, making slashes a thing of the past. I’ve lived with the Breville HotCup for a while now and it’s undoubtedly a handy edition for any kitchen or home office workspace. Admittedly, the servings are a little on the miserly side. For me, that’s one of the weaknesses of this particular model because I tend to use my YumAsia instant hot water kettle for washing up purposes. This is all controlled automatically, with a simple on/off switch and dual lights indicating the “heating” or “keep warm” operational phases. Worried about that nozzle leaking, or the handle burning you after hours of warming? Don’t – VonShef has engineered this part to be water-tight and well-insulated. Breville has done a very nice job with the design of the HotCup. It actually looks rather more premium than I was expecting thanks to the brushed stainless effect casing that combines an angular look with some subtle curves. The appliance looks a treat on your countertop, with rubber feet stopping it from moving around by accident.Need more? How about an upgrade to a 1.8L tank, all-steel construction, concealed heating element for safety, removable drip tray, and Breville’s ever-attractive blue-lit water window? The price point is certainly higher than the first entry on this list, but if you like to spoil yourself as a consumer, you’ll find it a bargain. The other pro is, of course, environmental. The energy-use picture is good when you compare its boiling water with a kettle. Kettles tend to need filling with a minimum of 500ml and everyone puts a bit too much water in, which is boiled wastefully again and again. Then there's the times we forget the kettle has boiled and reboil it. That's wasted electricity (and money). The specification we have listed from Currys PC World for BREVILLE Hot Cup VKT124 8-cup Hot Water Dispenser is: There were also a total of 14 products that were more expensive from Breville and 28 that were cheaper. Price of Breville products in the Kettles category

I liked the machine's adjustable drip tray. You can move it up to lift smaller cups to the perfect height for no splattering or go low for large cups. I even found that I could remove it completely to fill my cafetière or a saucepan with hot water. I did start using it to make pots of coffee but the habit of boiling the (1.7 litre) kettle if I needed to fill a big pan was harder to shake. Of the 128 products in the Kettles category, 56 were more expensive than BREVILLE Hot Cup VKT124 8-cup Hot Water Dispenser and 71 were cheaper. Prices from Breville Then we thought that we should be looking at Breville Kettles rather than just looking at Kettles or just looking at Breville products. By combining the two pieces of data it helps to ensure that the prices and analysis we’re carrying out is as accurate as possible and gives you the closest match to the average price of similar products to BREVILLE Hot Cup VKT124 8-cup Hot Water Dispenser as possible.On the other hand, if you’re an occasional drinker, you may prefer a dispenser that heats only the water it uses. Easy, right?