Lobo Plunger Filter Kettle Review

We like:

The taste of the filtered water; that some people love the styling; the display for filters

We don't like:

The massive worktop footprint; that it's even heavier than the Eco Kettle; the price of replacement filters

SmartPlanet judgement:

The Lobo's an interesting twist on the concept invented by the Eco Kettle. Use two chambers -- a reservoir and a boiling one -- to stop people boiling too much water, and add a robust water filter to make it taste nice too. The execution, however, leaves something to be desired. The water filters are too expensive, the build quality's cheaper than photos suggest and working the plunger meets too much resistance for our liking. Stick to the Eco Kettle and the Tefal Quick Cup if you fancy greening your cuppa.

Let's say you like the concept of the Eco Kettle, but you're obsessed with water filters and wish it had one built in. This Lobo Plunger Filter Kettle, supplied to us by Nigel's Eco Store, plugs the gap. Continue reading...