Tefal CCQH2 Quick CUP > Reviews > Almost Boiling Water With A Splutter

Author's product rating:   

Performance	Good
Ease of use	Very easy
Durability	Satisfactory
Safety	Safe
Value for money	Fair

Advantages:	Fast, economical to use
Disadvantages:	Noisey, doesn't boil properly .

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

The Tefal Quickcup is not a kettle. It has been advertised as a fast boiling kettle but the fact is that it never boils.

This need not be a problem unless you are 'dyed in the wool' tea brewer who has to have the water boiling and the pot warmed in order to enjoy your cuppa. If this is you, then this water heater is not for you.

The water is just off the boil when it spurts out of the nozzle on the top and just the right amount to fill a mug is dispensed. This saves electricity because it only heats the water you want to use.

The appliance is very modern looking with its stainless steel unit and black base but at £49, I would have thought that the 'jug' which holds the water and the 'Claris' water filter, would have been a little more substantial.

It looks fine but feels quite flimsy as it is made of fairly thin plastic. The concave water container on the back is made of very thin plastic and when full of water this doesn't feel very stable to carry to the kettle. It is fine once it's clicked back into place.

It takes around 10 seconds to heat and dispense a mug of water and makes a lot of noise doing it. The whole unit seems to vibrate as it pulses. Operation is simple, select hot, or cold by choosing the red, or black button and you get a measured amount of water. If you need more, press again and yet again to stop the flow.

I have found that the autostop feature which measures out just enough water for a good sized mug is not consistent. Sometimes, using the same mug, it fills right up and at other times it runs over the top.

A quick calculation in comparison with an ordinary kettle heating the same amount of water worked out at a 60% saving in electricity. This was only a rough attempt at comparison, but for that kind of saving it might just be worth getting used to this new appliance and ignoring the noise. The manufacturer quotes a 65% saving.

The filters are easy to get hold and cheap at 89p each if you buy a box of twelve. They are simple to replace and last about thirty days each.

A good buy if you can stand the noise.