We gathered some exclusive insights on Zettle in our journey out into the Greater London community.

Still, there are a few brands out there that will be more-suited to certain types of small business users. For example, Lightspeed. The folding handle of the iBasingo is actually semicircular and attached over the top filling aperture of the kettle. I personally prefer the side handle of the MSR as I found it easier to pour, but this is personal preference. The Igenix IG7458 Compact Electric Kettle has all the features we consider essential for camping using an electric hookup – it also achieves this at a very decent price point. For that reason we recommend it, even though it’s probably not the most stylish looking kettle on the market! The kettle spout includes a whistling cover and it gives a mighty shriek when the water is boiling. There’s no ignoring this bad boy! We did find that the cover took a bit of effort to open using the thumb lever system, and this did get quite hot to the touch. Not ideal, and we must say that the button release of the Pykal is better in this regard.

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The Pykal Whistling Steel Camping Kettle is my idea of visual perfection in a kettle. It’s made out of stainless steel and looks the absolute business. It even includes a couple of tea infusers which you can fill with tea leaves and drop into the boiling water to act as a teapot as well!

We have had bad experiences with collapsible silicone items before, having tried a collapsible washing-up bowl and other kitchen items – each of them developed leaks where the silicone came away from the metal. So far we have not seen this happen with this Quest kettle, but it is worth monitoring for.But Frederico from The Rugged Bunch was more effusive about Zettle: “I love that it is small and easily transportable so that customers can pay at their tables. The software is also really easy-to-use, and accessible for my customers.” The technology in this kettle will impress you with every use. During testing, we loved the temperature gauge lever and the fact that the dial on the body of the kettle lets you know the temperature even when it's away from the base. We also enjoyed how speedy the boiling was, and the light-up design as it climbs in temperature was great for making sure it was actually switched on, and knowing when it had finished boiling. Pairing either card reader with its respective app is really intuitive. Just follow the simple directions on the app, and you can get set up within under five minutes. Ease of use is important for small business owners, who won't have a large tech team or IT support to help out if you encounter any issues. This goes hand-in-hand with customer support, so we also looked at the channels available for expert advice and guidance in the event of a fault.

If you need a larger capacity titanium camping kettle than the MSR Titan then have a look at this offering from iBasingo. Zettle’s equipment does come out a little more expensive than Square’s, which could be enough to sway some people. But the best way to work out which platform has the best value for money is to think about your own business operations. If you do encounter an issue, Square and Zettle have online knowledge centres that can be accessed at any time – helpful if you trade during odd hours. However, actual customer support is only available during working hours (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm). This area is all about scaling and so it's an important feature if you want to grow your business and audience base. Continuing the trend, Zettle scores much more poorly here than Square to achieve eighth position overall in our ranking (versus Square's first place).The Primus Litech Camping Kettle is our current ‘go-to’ anodized aluminium stove-top favourite. Primus should need no introduction, and their kettle is the definition of a clean design. Is there a preference on the type of metal used in a kettle? Typically, stainless steel is used for the base of all camping kettles because it is so resilient and will also work well on induction hobs. The question then comes down to what metal is used for the rest of the kettle. Filters that reduce limescale are invaluable if you live in a hard-water area and don’t want to be descaling your kettle on a regular basis. The Russell Hobbs Emma Bridgewater Kettle is the quietest one we tested. It heats and boils virtually silently, which means you're unlikely to be disturbed if it's used when you're in a call or early in the morning. It's also a treat to look at, with a retro-contemporary design that comes in either a multi-coloured polka dot or a love heart pattern. There's also a matching toaster available, which we really enjoyed testing. The spout of this kettle makes pouring a treat, and the overhead handle is easy to hold and tactile. If you’re after a stylish mid-range stainless steel stove-top camping kettle then we think the VonShef Whistling Kettle is an excellent choice – especially as it comes with a 2 Year warranty.

Our overall best kettle was the De'Longhi Ballerina Kettle, which we rate for its usability and temperature-control functions. The Dualit Architect kettle also wins our approval for its sturdy build and good looks, and the Russell Hobbs Emma Bridgewater Kettle is the quietest kettle we tested. Why do I need a kettle? MSR make some of the best camping gear available, from tents to stoves. Their fantastic Titan Titanium camping kettle might not look like much and be more expensive then some of the full electric kettles we’ve reviewed, but it will last a lifetime and will never let you down. So what’s so good about it I hear you cry? The base contains a hidden electric element which draws around 1kW of power. Boiling time is correspondingly slower than more power-hungry camping kettles, but it still comes in at under 5 minutes for the full kettle. It’s worth pointing out that the Quest kettle will automatically trip switch off once the water is boiling.The new Panasonic kettles challenge convention and tradition. Making a bold statement, their robust shape and simple design introduces a new dimension to the jug kettle. You can see why people have a hard time choosing between Square and Zettle for pricing. Our own testers gave them both full marks as proof. Out of the nearly 20 kettles she tested in one day (there was a lot of tea), these were the 10 that made the final cut. Her favourite was the KitchenAid Temperature Control Kettle, which has the sleekest look and features out there. FAQs When's the best time to buy a kettle?