Breville Smart Kettle Luxe — Intelligent Brewing, Refined Design
Breville’s Smart Kettle Luxe BKE825 represents the Australian brand’s most refined approach to precision water heating. Where most temperature-control kettles offer vague degree ranges or generic presets, the Smart Kettle Luxe is built around the specific temperature requirements of different tea varietals and coffee brewing methods — a kettle designed by people who actually understand how water temperature affects flavour extraction.
In Brushed Stainless Steel, the BKE825 is the definitive professional kitchen version — the finish that pairs with every appliance, every countertop, every style.
5 Varietal Temperature Presets
- Black Tea – 100°C: Full rolling boil for robust black teas and blends that need maximum extraction temperature.
- Green Tea – 80°C: The critical threshold below which green tea releases its vegetal, grassy notes without bitterness — a temperature that completely changes the character of a cup of quality Japanese or Chinese green tea.
- White Tea – 75°C: The most delicate of the presets — for Silver Needle, Bai Mu Dan, and white tea blends that would be scalded at higher temperatures.
- Oolong Tea – 85°C: The precise mid-range for oolongs — from light, floral Taiwanese high-mountain styles to darker, roasted Wuyi yancha.
- French Press / Pour-Over – 96°C: Just off the boil — the standard specialty coffee brewing temperature that prevents over-extraction while delivering full flavour development.
- Custom Setting: Program your own precise temperature for specific teas, herbal infusions, or any brew that requires a non-standard temperature.
20-Minute Keep-Warm
- Once the target temperature is reached, the Smart Kettle Luxe maintains it for 20 minutes — activated before, during, or after the heating cycle. Essential for multiple pours, pour-over coffee, or any brewing method requiring sustained temperature consistency.
Soft-Opening Lid & Luxe Construction
- Soft-Opening Lid: The patented Breville lid mechanism releases steam gently, controlling condensation and preventing hot water splash — a safety feature that also protects the surface around the kettle.
- Full Stainless Steel Handle: An ergonomically designed, full stainless steel handle with an illuminated power switch — the most visible mark of the Luxe designation over the standard Smart Kettle.
- Water Window Indicator: A clear window with cup and litre markings visible from both sides of the kettle.
Technical Specifications
- Model: BKE825BSS
- Colour: Brushed Stainless Steel
- Capacity: 1.7 litres (7 cups)
- Power: 2400 W
- Voltage: 220–240 V / 50–60 Hz
- Dimensions (H×W×D): 250 × 180 × 240 mm
- Net Weight: approx. 1.2 kg
- Temperature Settings: 75°C, 80°C, 85°C, 96°C, 100°C + Custom
- Keep-Warm Duration: 20 minutes


























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