After the Siméo BVI160, the CT 250 from the same manufacturer enriches our comparison. Its insulating double wall is supposed to bring two advantages to this sleek model: keeping water warm and reducing noise during boiling.
The Siméo CT 250 has the merit of being easy to use, quick to heat water, and it knows how to retain heat “naturally”; you don’t ask much more from an entry-level kettle. Tea aficionados who wish to have several temperature levels to infuse their precious and varied leaves will turn to the Tefal KI240D10, which is just as efficient and a little more sophisticated.
Strong points
- Very easy to use.
- Efficient “natural” warming.
- Quick heating.
- Mouth large enough to access the inside of the tank easily.
Weak points
- One temperature.
- Plastic limescale filter.
- Energy-intensive.
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Alternatively
The very simple use and easy maintenance of the Princess Black Steel (01.236032.01.001) will be appreciated. On the other hand, the most eager users can pass their way in front of this kettle which does not offer a rapid rise in temperature. Unfortunately for her, she does not stand out for her “natural” warmth, which is not very convincing. With an adjustable temperature and better performance, we prefer the Lagrange 509 01X.