Breville Hot Cup

Breville Hot Cup - What WE Say...

I've been trying to write a review of the Breville Hot Cup for days and I've found it really hard. Because I assume you want to know more than "It's great! Buy one!"

But it really is great and it's really simple too so there's not that much to say. It arrived, I took it out of the box and, because I'm impatient, went for the "Quick Start" instruction card rather than reading the instructions proper (still basically only two pages, but I was gasping for a brew). You open the lid and pour in water to between the Min and Max levels. You plug it in and press the "stop" button. You put a cup underneath the nozzle, turn the dial to establish how big your cup is and then you press "start". The Hot Cup then lights up blue (pretty!) and starts to boil and seconds later - seriously, seconds - your cup fills up.

It's incredibly easy to use, foolproof really. Even if you put a small cup underneath and then realise you've left the setting on ruddy massive mug, you can press the stop button mid-flow. There's even a little overspill tray that apparently holds a cup full of water, but we've had the hot cup for weeks now and there's still hardly any water in ours. In fact, we used to get more mess from over-enthusiastic kettle-sloshing.

At first I thought, "Well, it's not that much different to a kettle really..." but it is and here's why. In the past, I would boil the kettle and then wander off and forget about it and then come back and reboil the kettle and then wander off... etc. The Hot Cup is basically a kettle that pours itself. The only problem I have now is wandering off and coming back to find my tea is too strong. It's also great because it only boils one cup at a time. I work from home and I drink a lot of tea, so I know I'm saving energy by only boiling the amount of water I need (think of the polar bears! And my electricity bills!).

The only complaint I have - and it's not even really a complaint - is that it's a bit awkward to fill under the tap. But that may be because we have a very badly-designed kitchen and our sink is almost always (yeah, okay, always) piled high with dishes. So I don't bother shifting it over to the tap anymore - I just fill it up using the mug I'm about to make my tea in and Bob's your uncle!

But really that was all just a long and waffling way of saying, "It's great! Buy one!" wasn't it?

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Breville Hot Cup - What THEY Say...

Fancy a nice hot cuppa in seconds?!

The Breville Hot Cup dispenses boiling water at just the touch of a button! The Breville Hot Cup is designed to boil a cup of water in a matter of seconds, meaning great hot drinks at the touch of a button.

The Breville Hot Cup dispenses a 250ml cup of boiling water, and will dispense up to 5 cups without refilling. The exclusive, patented technology ensures that water is only dispensed at boiling point, making perfect hot drinks every time! What’s more, the smooth and continuous flow of water keeps any splashing to a minimum. The Hot Cup also features a blue illumination as it boils, which along with the sleek design will add a sense of style and sophistication to any kitchen worktop.

By just boiling what you need you can save energy. With the Breville Hot Cup you just press a button and it dispenses one cup of boiling water, so you choose the right number of cups to boil. Tens of millions of pounds are wasted on unnecessary electricity each year by people boiling water they don’t need. So why not avoid wasting your hard-earned cash on hefty electricity bills and just boil the number of cups you need? Spend your money on something fun! By saving energy you are also reducing the drain on the world’s natural resources, which is never a bad thing!

Perfect for those with a hectic lifestyle, the Breville Hot Cup will dispense boiling water in a matter of seconds – meaning you can grab a cup of tea or coffee on the go – no waiting around and no need to be late for work! Also ideal for small offices, the Breville Hot Cup provides a quick and simple solution to time wasted standing by while a kettle boils...pop your cup on the drip tray, press a button and go. It’s easy to fill, easy to use and easy to love. With its sleek and contemporary design the Breville Hot Cup is bound to become the focus and talking point of any kitchen.

Speedy, slick and simple – the innovative, exciting Breville Hot Cup is set to take the world by storm – in a tea cup!