The Well-Equipped Cook: Must-Have Tools for Teatime

The test kitchen’s favorite equipment for tea and teatime treats. [America's Test Kitchen]( [The Well-Equipped Cook. A weekly newsletter from your favorite unbiased tasters and testers.]( [America's Test Kitchen: Notes from the Test Kitchen]( [recipes]( [product reviews]( [Equipment guides]( [gear heads]( Must-Have Tools for Teatime [SEE EQUIPMENT GUIDE]( [Must-Have Tools for Teatime]( [Carolyn Grillo. Associate Editor, ATK Reviews] Today I’m shining the spotlight on one of my favorite cozy-time beverages: tea. Our guide this week features the test kitchen’s favorite tea-making tools and equipment for making teatime treats. When it comes to treats, we’re especially partial to snack cakes, such as [Banana Bread]( [Zucchini Bread with Pistachios and Orange]( or [Carrot-Ginger Snack Cake with Cardamom](. Whether you’re a fan of earthy green tea or prefer milky English breakfast, we have the tools you need to brew it right and make the perfect sweet treat to complement it. [An Electric Gooseneck Kettle]( Must-Have of the week An Electric Gooseneck Kettle Gooseneck kettles are named for their thin, elegantly curved spouts. They dispense water slowly and precisely, allowing users to hydrate tea leaves gently. Our winning adjustable-temperature kettle is fully customizable and convenient. It consistently boils water in less than 3 minutes, faster than every other kettle in the lineup by at least a minute. It is also the most accurate option: It hit every custom-selected temperature within 1 degree and held it for 30 minutes. [Read more ›]( [Bodum Bistro Gooseneck Electric Water Kettle]( OUR WINNER Bodum Bistro Gooseneck Electric Water Kettle Performance: ★★½   Handling: ★★★   Ease of Use: ★★★   Durability: ★★★   [BUY NOW]( FREE FOR TWO DAYS Related Recipes [Applesauce Snack Cake]( [Zucchini Bread with Pistachios and Orange]( [Digital All Access: 12,000+ Reliable Recipes, Free Shipping in Our Shop, Mobile App, 8,000+ Product Ratings, Cookbook Collection. Join now and save 33%. TRY IT FREE ›]( Explore More Featured Products [Recharges Quickly: Ember Mug², 14 oz]( Ember Mug², 14 oz This smart mug keeps drinks within our ideal temperature range of 130 to 160 degrees for an average of 90 minutes. Its app is simple to set up and easy to use, too. [Buy It Now ›]( [Silicone Nonstick Finish: Nordic Ware 75th Anniversary Braided Bundt Pan]( Nordic Ware 75th Anniversary Braided Bundt Pan The thick, woven braid design on this Bundt pan made a beautiful cake that was evenly browned, with a tender and moist crumb. [Buy It Now ›]( [Tea Infusers, Travel Mugs, Bundlette Pans, Stovetop Kettles]( [SEE ALL THE EQUIPMENT]( [Watch What's Eating Dan?]( What’s Eating Dan? The Science Behind Tea, the Second Most Popular Beverage in the World Did you know all types of tea come from the same plant (camellia sinensis)? Tea is complex, it’s fascinating, and it could change your life! 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