Whether it’s a brew or a hot water bottle, this Laura Ashley kettle is ready for the job, and it’ll look good doing it too. It’s got a 1.7-litre capacity, so you can pour up to 7 cups in one go – perfect for when the book club is on the way. But if your doorbell goes earlier than expected, the rapid boil tech will make sure no one’s waiting long. Need your cup brewed to perfection? The external thermometer means you can see exactly when the water hits the right temperature. Now you’ll extract the most from those leaves. There’s a water level indicator too, which shows when you need to top up. But if you do forget to check, the boil dry protection stops any lasting damage.