In the wake of the latest energy price hike, finding ways to shave pounds off your energy bills has never been more crucial. I made a game-changing switch last year by exchanging my old-school kettle for the Breville HotCup Hot Water Dispenser and I've been raving about it ever since, writes Lucy Addicott for the Nottinghamshire Live . The original purchase was at £47.
99, but Amazon is currently offering a great deal at just £40 ahead of Prime Big Deal Days next week. This nifty kitchen device serves the same purpose as a traditional kettle , but with smart tweaks that keep money in my pocket every time I'm in the mood for a cuppa. Rather than boiling a full kettle's worth, the Breville HotCup provides 250ml of boiling water straight away - spot on for a single cup of tea.
Read more: 'Easy to use' smart plugs that could help reduce energy bills are slashed in price on Amazon Read next: 'I found a way to get TikTok-loved and 'binge-worthy' fantasy books for much cheaper on Amazon' Breville boasts that this gadget runs 60 per cent cheaper than a regular kettle. While I can't pin down the precise figures, it's definitely trimmed down my energy expenses. Echoing my sentiments, an Amazon shopper shared: "Energy-wise, my kettle costs a few pence to boil - this costs 0.
04p per cup based on a 22p per kWh tariff. My calculations this pays for itself in about 3 months as my kettle was a lot more expensive per boil. In essence, this has made making brews much cheaper and way more conv.
