Kettles

[JessieJohnson]

I'm sure it's a daft question but is there another name for a kettle its just that when we stayed at Vistana there was no kettle in the villa so I called reception and asked for one no problem. Ten minutes later knock on door, and I don't know if it was jetlag or what but I opened the door the man handed me some pillows so I took them said thanks and shut the door. Obviously my DH did notice that I didn't have a kettle in my hand, but couldn't be bothered to try again so used te perculator for the rest of the trip. So if anyone knows what I should be asking for please let me know Thanks

[Ottilie]

A "jug" is how they describe them but the Americans don't usually have/use kettles. We're taking our own this year from Argos. Claire recommended one, I'm sure you'll be able to find the thread.
Ottilie

[everest]

we take our travel kettle with us but its extremely slow. Better to stay at a disney hotel and have refillable mugs on tap for 18 hours a day

[Diane]

You can buy an electric kettle from Walmart for around $10, we used ours for a fortnight and then handed it (complete with leftover teabags!) to another British family arriving the day we left :D

Do be careful though, as the kettles don't seem to have an automatic switch-off button when it has boiled, you need to watch it and unplug when it is ready to use.

Diane :D

[wrpac00]

Your right, the one we bought did not have a cut off switch either.

[LizzyBear]

I don't think kettle is a commonly used term in the US but the receptionist at our hotel knew what we meant after we told her what we wanted it for. We just got one from Eckerds on I-drive.

[CruellaDeVilla]

Americans normally use the type of kettle you boil on the stove. We found an electric one with a cut off switch last year, but also bought a Le Crusuet stove top with a whistle so it does not matter what nationality, there will be something user friendly. (Friend of mine had guests boiling eggs in their electric kettle)!

[champagnegirl26]

Boiling eggs in a kettle? LOL well i never would have thought of that one haha

[BevS97]

they are just not normally used, and most villas won't have one. We bought a stove top one from Walmart for about $5.

[FLGirl-UKNow]

Siince we (American's) aren't big tea drinkers we don't really use kettles much. If you ask for one in a Target or Walmart you will probably be pointed to the stove top style. At that point if you are in a villa you might as well use a sauce pan and not bother because you'll have to remove it from the cooker anyway as they don't shut off on their own.

Kettle isn't an odd word for us it just isn't a popular item so it probably is rarely asked for. Most people will just use the coffee maker and run water through it. Sadly it will have a coffee flavour to it as the people before you will probably have used it for its real purpose.

They do exist and you can buy them at the standard shops. Just ask where the coffee makers and tea kettles are and you'll be pointed in the right direction.

[JessieJohnson]

Thanks for all the tips we normally end up using the coffee machine but I think this time we will just buy a cheap one, by the way where is Target?

[CruellaDeVilla]

Originally posted by JessieJohnson
Thanks for all the tips we normally end up using the coffee machine but I think this time we will just buy a cheap one, by the way where is Target?

They are all over the place, where are you staying?

[coombsyl]

Originally posted by FLGirl-UKNow
At that point if you are in a villa you might as well use a sauce pan and not bother because you'll have to remove it from the cooker anyway as they don't shut off on their own.


:nonono:

:D :D :D

We usually have the stove-top ones with a whistle in villas we have stayed in, although they have been owned by Brits. A couple have had electric ones. The one with a whistle are a bit iffy when you get up early and try and have a sneaky cuppa before everyone else is up. :blush:

[Villainlover]

We have always had a kettle of some sort in the villas we have stayed in .. but a teapot .... very rare...even though they have been owned by brits :confused:

I saw one in a piccy of the villa we are renting this time .. so fingers crossed

[Sweeney_Todd]

Originally posted by coombsyl

We usually have the stove-top ones with a whistle in villas we have stayed in, although they have been owned by Brits.

Our villa (Brit owned) last year had a stove top whistling kettle - took me back to being a kid when almost every house had one!:wink

[wee-haggis]

sorry real tea drinkers would never use a coffee maker to make tea as the water is no where near hot enough, it has to be boiling for a good cup of tea. Target has electric kettles for between $8 and $20 depending on the sales and there is a new SuperTarget on 192 near super Walmart.
Have a great holiday!

[FLGirl-UKNow]

Agreed! It doesn't get as hot. Not a great option but some people get desperate! ..... restaurants won't serve terribly hot water either.

[JessieJohnson]

Your right the coffee machine isn't a great alternative but my addiction is so bad i'll put up with it. I even take my own Yorkshire Teabags.
We are staying at Cypress Pointe.
But definately going to buy a kettle next time.

[coombsyl]

I cannot go without my box of PG Tips - sad but true ;)