Breville HotCup Hot Water Dispenser | 3kW Fast Boil |1.5L |

Breville HotCup Hot Water Dispenser | 3kW Fast Boil |1.5L | Energy-Efficient | Gloss Black [VKJ142]

Breville HotCup Hot Water Dispenser | 3kW Fast Boil |1.5L | Energy-Efficient | Gloss Black [VKJ142]


Blue When Boiling

Capacity 1.5L 2.0L 1.7L 2.0L 1.8L
Time to Boil 60 Seconds 60 Seconds 60 Seconds 60 Seconds 60 Seconds
Large Water Window
Manual Stop Function
Drip Tray Removable Removable Removable and Height Adjustable Removable and Height Adjustable Removable
Cup Size Selector
Filter Permanent Limescale Filter Permanent Limescale Filter Permanent Limescale Filter Permanent Limescale Filter BRITA Filter with MAXTRA Technology


Weight: 1.99 kg
Dimensions: 16.3 x 28.6 x 27.5 cm; 1.99 Kilograms
Brand: Breville
Model: VKJ142
Colour: Black
Dimensions: 16.3 x 28.6 x 27.5 cm; 1.99 Kilograms

30 Responses

  1. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Fantastic purchase for the one cuppa in the morning rather than filling and boiling more water than you need and waiting for a boil in a traditional kettle, this thing ticks all the boxes and for the max 1 min boil time I don’t find it noisey in fact less so, A must buy

  2. Beverly4552 says:

     United Kingdom

    This style of kettle offers everything to someone like me who has very arthritic hands. I fil the kettle in the morning and that is the only time I have to lift that weight,each time I use it after that is a press of the button.

  3. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    The dispenser is a good size for worktop. The amount of water dispensed into mug not great, it’s on the small size if you want a larger cup if you fill twice it’s too much water and spills over. It’s very loud to use.

  4. TimMitchell says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersGet a quick cup of tea using this . Do wish the amount it boils was more though I have some small mugs that are perfect for the amount but would be good if could use bigger mugs without having to press twice and quickly swap for an empty mug

  5. Ryan Waniata says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersI bought this hot water dispenser as I was looking for a kettle tipper, they didn’t look safe in my opinion. This looked like the perfect solution as I have difficulty in my hand with grip and strength, especially when tipping the kettle. The other reviews with videos are accurate, takes less than a minute, tiny bit noisy. It almost fills a mug leaving an inch for milk but not really going to help filling a pan or hot water bottle. No temperature gauge so its boiling, not great for coffee.
    Things that could be improved: the hole to fill it is small, the lid flips upright but could get in the way of the tap. Therefore I’m using a jug and a Funnel which means a few trips to the tap, but at least I’m not tipping a heavy, hot kettle.

  6. Anthony Frausto-Robledo AIA, LEED AP says:

     United Kingdom

    I drink a lot of tea and coffee and I thought this would be easier and more economical than boiling a full kettle for 1 cup
    It’s a great item and would definitely recommend this

  7. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Looks nice not over big easy to fill full mug of very hot water no heavy lifting perfect if you have difficulty picking a kettle up mug tea ready in a minute best thing I’ve bought for a long time

  8. Fredericka26Q says:

     United Kingdom

    I have had one of these one cup pots for a few years and wouldn’t be without it. It only rapidly boils enough for one cup at a time, saving energy, and is easy to fill up after about 6 cups. I have purchased a few for various friends and family. A great invention.

  9. Mike Pettigano says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersThis machine is very easy to use . Quite heavy when you are filling the tank from the tap. Only real draw back is you cant adjust the amount of water it dispenses.

  10. AVQEduardo says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersThis is a great money saving item that my 83 year old aunt put me on to, see your never to old for change, instead of boiling a whole kettle of water you just boil one cup, I put the coffee in my cup press the button go out to the utility room come back to my cup of coffee simple.

  11. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 15 From Our UsersI’ve been using one of these now for over 4 years. It’s literally a necessity for me and I only ever use a ‘normal’ kettle when I require a lot of boiling water.
    I fill it up by using a jug rather than lifting it off the base, put your mug underneath and press the button. Boils just enough for one mug of tea/coffee and it’s really quick – no messing. Saving energy is a priority in this day and age and this hot water dispenser is perfect, boiling just enough water needed.
    The unit looks really nice too and lights up the clear plastic a lovely blue. Easy to clean. I have nothing negative to say

  12. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 7 From Our UsersI really struggle with multiple health issues,and my best friend recommended this as a help , with my osteoarthritis in my joints as I struggle to lift a kettle when it’s full to the brim of water.this is very fast and I just use a small jug to fill it up.for ease of use.

    4.0 out of 5 stars Made my life bette

  13. Tony Britton says:

     United Kingdom

    Out of all the kettles I’ve bought (I’ve had loads) this has to be my favourite but the one issue I have is that the bulb inside no longer illuminates and I’m 90% sure I can’t replace it.

  14. Caroline says:

     United Kingdom

    The only thing I don’t like with this is the loud noise it makes when dispensing water. Also leaks a little when full. The opening for filling is very small and awkward as doesn’t fit comfortably under the tap.

  15. Warner3075 says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersBeing disabled and unable to hold the kettle properly this is a great alternative to having a kettle tipper… alot safer …
    Only thing is it can be a little noisy… sounds like the coffee machine plop plop tizz tizz sssssteam. kinda thing … but it’s quick and I can’t complain at the price either…

  16. Cristen says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 9 From Our UsersThis is the second Breville of the same model I’ve had; the first was given as a gift almost exactly 7 years ago. It stopped working last week (all electric kettles go after a while, and 7 years is very reasonable given it was used to make about 10 cups of tea every day, and when I worked in a busy office, the average lifespan of standard consumer electric kettles was less than a year).

    So anyway, I bought exactly the same model as replacement, not least because it is the cheapest model from a known manufacturer, and you don’t really need the extra bells and whistles.

    The only slight difference between the 2023 and 2016 model is that the 2016 model had a ‘number of cups’ scale printed on the side of the jug, but the 2023 model doesn’t. Not a big deal.

    Assuming the same lifespan, this one should keep us in tea until 2030!

  17. MaryellenBernal says:

     United Kingdom

    You are limited to 250ml per serving, loved the thing but wanted more flexibility so I then purchased its big brother which delivers between 100ml to 350ml per serving. Same brand. As I say if you can put up with 250ml per serving go for this model and save 30.

  18. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Bought this for my elderly mother with dementia. It doesn’t boil as hot as a kettle, needs filling quite often but I feel more at ease now my mother doesn’t have to lift a kettle full of boiling wate

  19. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I love this kettle, it dispenses the perfect amount for a single cup each time and is piping hot. Holds enough water for about 5 or 6 mug fulls, so will work even if you have company. I’ve had it a month and no limescale build-up at all so far. I like that its aesthetically pleasing and the blue light brings me such joy.

  20. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Does exactly what it says 1 cup kettle take less time to boil not waisting energy boiling a kettle for 1 cup of coffee also if you put it on and walk away to do something else come back your cuppa is waiting on you no reboiling kettle and pouring just grab and go

  21. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    After reading about another company’s kettle ( very popular at the moment) which takes 50 seconds to boil one cup. Well this little beauty takes 30 seconds to boil one cup (yes I timed it). Perfect amount of water for a brew. Compared to the “other” company’s kettle it’s more economic in my opinion. Who wants a kettle with a keep hot button which you pay for keeping it switched on for 30 mins (optional obviously) when you can have this one that boils in 30 seconds. It’s a little noisy but only lasts for a short time. It’s a win win for me for economy

  22. AdelaDCZvsxu says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersThe water heater arrived on time and looks good. I am impressed by the speed with which it heats a mug of water but is noisy as it dispenses the water. The ‘kettle’ is quite heavy and would not be easy to fill from the tap by someone with arthritic hands. (It can of course be filled by using a jug.) Because of these two issues I have given 4* otherwise it would have been 5*.
    As I have only had it a few days I cannot judge its energy efficiency.

  23. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I bought this for my mother in law, who at 94 was struggling to lift a kettle.
    Easy to put together, minimal assembly. Easy to understand instructions ( she’s also a bit deaf but won’t admit it!). It dispenses a cup full of boiling water in about 20 seconds. The water tank is easy to fill with a small jug. A good product in my opinion!

  24. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    The hot water dispenser is nicely designed & without any technical gizmos I couldn’t check if it really is energy efficient. But it works quickly & it’s clever that it can heat one mugful at a time. I will be able to fill it in the morning and just press a button whenever I want another drink. Good. But it is very noisy when the water is being dispensed – that’s not really a big issue because it is so quick. Just hope it’s built to last. So far, so good.

  25. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    This is the third machine I have bought. The first lasted many years, but the second only lasted just over a year, the switch failed due to steam ingress. This time , now I am aware, I take precautions to keep this area dry as possible.

  26. Cris McConkey says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersBought this to replace a previous model (the one which does not lift off the stand) which broke after 6 years.
    This one looks great, especially when blue-lit, and boils quickly, although noisier than the older one.
    Handy top be able to lift from it;s base and fill at the tap like a kettle but heavy if you have weak wrists.
    If you fill it using a jug, the opening at the top is not as big as the previous model and the lid hinges at the front so it flips forward and can feel a bit awkward.
    A couple of tweaks would make this 5 star but overall really good and better than a kettle 99% of the time (not useful for filling hot water bottle though….)

  27. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersA friend had one I thought what a great idea we use it but we like large cups of tea and coffee as it is a preset amount of liquid it boils we have to press the button twice 2 x boils which is four times for two cups. And then it fills them right to the brim. Fills smaller cups fine. Our friends one you just press and held till the right amount came out.

  28. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Bought this for my elderly mum who finds lifting a kettle to be rather heavy. Brilliant idea in dispensing the water but the on/off switch is a bit naff, and doesn’t feel like it will last the lifetime of the “kettle”. Easily knocked on when reaching across it. It should be slightly firmer switch, and mounted down the side/handle of the container to avoid accidents.

  29. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersI bought this as a replacement for the same model, which had failed after probably 10 years+. It was still working, but taking 3 or 4 shots to fill a cup.
    The new unit is almost identicai. The only differences I’ve noticed are it is black instead of white & Breville seems to have decided it can save money by only printing the level detail on one side of the unit, rather than both.
    Works great, ideal for one person. Not so great when you have guests, so doesn’t entirely obviate the need for a normal kettle.
    Only issue with these is that they only dispense a set amount of water, so you need to ensure your cup is the right size to prevent overfilling. There is a model available with variable output, but it’s considerably more expensive &I suspect more likely to fail, so I opted to stick with what I know.

  30. Erica Argueta says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 5 From Our UsersHaving read the good and bad reviews I still decided to give it a try. Firstly ignore those saying it gives too much water, the instructions clearly tell you what you’ll get out and using a standard coffee mug there’s still plenty of room for milk to be added.

    The noise they moan about , well it’s simply boiling a mug in about 30 seconds so of course it makes a noise. It is a bit of a start the first time but you get used to it .

    The down side for me is that it does catch you a little by surprise when filling and could make elderly folk jump. The big gripe for me was the power surge , I bought it to use at work next to some chunky machinery and if turning it on whilst running it will trip the place out. Of course that’s the pay off for the speedy boiling but worth noting if your electrics are a bit olde