While some dome or pyramid kettles err on the side of tradition for design, Tower’s Cavaletto is thoroughly modern. Everything about its appearance feels sleek, from the gently curving C-shaped handle at the top, to the multiple metallic details that adorn it. Easily remove the filter to rinse off excess limescale and keep your coffee and tea tasting its finest

Cavaletto’s shape may be reminiscent of a stove-top kettle, but its performance is far better. It boiled a litre of water from cold in 2mins 23secs thanks to its 3kW element, and its maximum capacity of 1.7 litres in 4 minutes – which is a little slower than some, but still respectable for cooking, cleaning or a round of drinks. Blue Indicator Light - So as to indicate that the kettle is boiling, the on/off switch will illuminate blue. These are the minimum of 800ml, maximum of 1.7 litres and – confusingly –1.25 litres, with no marker for the more useful measurement of a litre. This means you’ll need to keep a jug nearby if you want to boil exact amounts, or familiarise yourself with what a litre looks like. The other issue is that 800ml is a lot for a minimum fill, especially if you usually need water for only one or two cups.Boil Dry Protection - The heating element will turn off if there's no water inside of the kettle because it either evaporated, or had no water to begin with. This is a basic safety feature.

Tower are a long lived brand of small kitchen appliance. They've been around for over 100 years and have built quite the reputation. You will also find the Tower brand on toasters, microwaves, pressure cookers and more. Also, a lot of the time there are appliances with the same design, e.g. a matching kettle and toaster, to complete the look of the kitchen. Specification Pouring out the whole kettle leaves a small amount of water behind – I found it difficult to completely empty it each time. ConclusionComes with a large capacity to make up to 7 drinks from just one fill, perfect for families and busy households Note that the lid does become hot during boiling, however, so if you’re boiling kettle after kettle, you’ll need to ensure you don’t burn your fingers with steam while taking it off. Detachable Filter - There's a filter before the spout inside the kettle. This filter is detachable so it can be removed and rinsed under a tap. Such a filter is essential in most of the UK as there's high mineral content in tap water that will cause limescale. A 360-degree swivel base and fully-removable lid makes the kettle easy to lift up and refill for both left and right-handed users

Where it could do better is with regards to being able to see how much water is in the kettle. While the window isn’t obscured by the handle, it’s a victim of minimal markings. Not only are there no cup measurements displayed, there are only three markers for litres.