5 best boiling water taps for every budget (with reviews)

Is your kettle slow, noisy, and slowly becoming overcome with limescale? Boiling water taps are an alternative way to enjoy hot drinks faster while also reducing water and energy usage.

While the initial cost of a boiling water tap is high compared to your standard kettle, this is a small price to pay for convenience, safety, lower running costs, and higher-quality tap water in many cases.

We’re here to inspect the top five best boiling water taps on the market, and help you decide which is best for your kitchen. A few key considerations are:

• Safety – Most taps don’t simply supply boiling hot water on demand, so it’d be easy for someone to get hurt without proper measures in place. Make sure your tap comes with safety buttons or additional childproof handles.
• Tank capacity – Small tanks included with your tap can hold around 2-3 litres of water for your instant boiling tap, which is typically enough for day-to-day use in a small household. Larger tanks run up to 10+ litres, though this can be more of a hindrance, as you’ll lose some cupboard space.
• Flexible hoses – A pull-out extendable hose is best if you’re looking to use instantly boiled water for cooking, as it’s easier to fill up large saucepans and pots that wouldn’t otherwise fit under the sink.
• Pricing – Most high-quality taps start at £500, which typically includes a basic stainless finish and a small tank. More expensive taps in the £1,000+ range may also include water filtration or sparkling water options to improve your range of tap water choices.
• Upgrades and improvements – A tap that combines with other systems or a multi-function tap, like a Reverse Osmosis machine or water softener, gives you the opportunity to enjoy the highest-quality water while prolonging the lifespan of your appliances.

These taps are among the best on the market, and fit our above requirements:

Product	Key features	Pricing	Best for
Culligan Milano ‘Furnas’	Warranty lasts 2 yearsFlow rate of 2L/minDelivers boiling, hot, and cold water	£599.95	Best overall boiling water tap
Quooker Flex	3 Choices of tank size, from 3-7 litres of waterWarranty: 2 years Flow rate: ~3L/min	£1,250	Family homes
InSinkErator 4N1 Touch	Offers a filtered cold water function without costly add-onsWarranty: 5 years for the tap parts, 2 years for the tank partsFlow rate: Unknown	Starts from £1,020	4-in-1 boiling water tap
Grohe Red Duo	Includes child lock and cool touch features for safetyFlow rate: ~2.5L/MinWarranty: 2 years	Starts from £1,155	Making cups of tea
Franke Maris 3 in 1 electronic boiling water tap	Hands-free dispensation for 30-60 secondsMax temperature can be limited to save energyFlow rate: UnknownWarranty: 2 years	£1,250	Multi-step filtration

1. Culligan Milano ‘Furnas’: best overall boiling water tap

The Culligan Milano Furnas is a 3-in-1 instant boiling water tap fitted with hot and cold water capabilities, as well as a child-safe lock for the boiling water dispenser.

The boiler heats water to approximately 98 degrees and includes a water filter, so you’ll be able to enjoy high-quality water with no contaminants.

The Culligan Milano Furnas is certain to suit the style of your kitchen while safely dispensing piping hot water for your tea or cooking.

Pricing: £599.95

Key specifications: 

• Flow rate: 2L/min
• Measurements: 210x160x398
• Warranty: 2 years
• WRAS approved

Bonus tip: For best results, combine the 3-in-1 boiling water tap with a water softener. This will ensure minerals like calcium and magnesium are filtered out of your water and can prolong the life of your tap for many years to come.

“The install was done to a very high standard. The water softener is already making a noticeable difference in the quality of our water, and the boiling tap is a game-changer in the kitchen. Overall, we’re extremely pleased with both the products and the level of service. Highly recommended!” — Micheal, Trustpilot Review

2. Quooker Flex boiling water tap: best for family homes

As the name suggests, the Quooker Flex boiling water tap includes a flexible tap that can supply boiling, hot, and cold water on demand.

An in-built safety system and cool-touch outer casing ensure this is a safe option for families, while many add-ons keep this option flexible. This includes additions that allow the tap to dispel sparkling or chilled water.

Pricing: £1,250 

Key specifications: 

• Available in 4 colours for an additional fee (or polished chrome for no extra fee)
• 3 Choices of tank size, from 3-7 litres of water
• Warranty: 2 years 
• Flow rate: ~3L/min

“I’ve now had my Quooker tap for 3 weeks and absolutely love using it. Finding lots of unexpected benefits e.g. dissolving stock cubes; speeds up boiling potatoes – just tip the potatoes into water direct from the Quooker tap. Love it! Love it! Love it!” — Linda, Trustpilot Review

3. InSinkErator 4N1 Touch: best 4 in 1 boiling water tap

This Italian-designed tap offers a good range of temperature and quality, with standard hot and boiling water on command, as well as cold filtered water.

With a maximum temperature of 99 degrees, this tap is an excellent choice if you’re looking to free up space in your fridge as well as remove the kettle from your countertop.

Pricing: Starts from £1,020

Key specifications: 

• Available in three colours including chrome, velvet black, and brushed steel
• Offers a filtered cold water function without costly add-ons
• Warranty: 5 years for the tap parts, 2 years for the tank parts
• Flow rate: Unknown

“Boiling tap is perfect and kettle is no longer used. Couldn’t be happier with product or service” — Trustpilot Review

4. Grohe Red Duo: best for making cups of tea

The Grohe Red offers a flexible 150-degree swivel, and dispenses water up to 99 degrees, which is ideal for both making cups of tea and cooking with saucepans.

The inner mechanics of this tap also include a filter to protect against limescale and ensure the boiler functions for its maximum lifetime. The filter also improves the taste of water from this tap, adding to its benefits in the kitchen.

Pricing: Starts from £1,155

Key specifications: 

• Includes child lock and cool touch features for safety
• Flow rate: ~2.5L/Min
• Warranty: 2 years

“I purchased a Grohe RED boiling tap which is excellent, recently. Once this was installed correctly, it works fantastically.” — Barry, Trustpilot Review

5. Franke Maris 3 in 1 electronic boiling water tap: best for multi-step filtration

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Franke is one of the more premium boiling water tap brands on the market. Their 3-in-1 option includes water filters to ensure your drink is of the highest quality whether you’re using the tap for cold, hot, or boiling water.

This tap includes 180-degree rotation, as well as a flexible pull-out hose that dispenses boiling water up to 100 degrees. This Swiss design is known for being user-friendly and includes electronic touch controls.

Pricing: £1,250

Key specifications: 

• Hands-free dispensation for 30-60 seconds
• Max temperature can be limited to save energy
• Flow rate: 
• Warranty: 2 years

“I have had a Franke boiling tap unit for over 9 yrs now. It is still going and every time I have a slight issue the customer service has been amazing and always helpful to save me money and to keep my unit going.” — Emma, Trustpilot Review

The pros and cons of boiling water taps

Boiling water taps are useful, but the high initial costs mean it’s important to understand the pros and cons before you invest in one.

Pros of an instant boiling water tap

• You can save water — and money on your water bills. Filling your mug or saucepan directly from the tap means you won’t overfill your kettle and boil more water than you need.
• You’ll lower your energy consumption — boiling water taps use almost half the energy of boiling a kettle. When you consider that you use your kettle multiple times a day but have your tap on standby all day, the cost can add up.
• It’s convenient compared to traditional kettles — when working with boiling water, the less heavy lifting the better. Having a special tap for it means no more struggling to lift full kettles, and it’s easier to fill the exact container you need, whether that’s a mug for tea or a saucepan for soups and stews.
• It can be safer than traditional kettles — the majority of boiling water taps include safety features for both children and adults, which is a contrast to kettles, where the main safety feature is to be out of reach of children. It can also be riskier to use a kettle to fill a saucepan or mug, as the flow of water means it’s more likely to splash or spill than boiling water direct from a tap.

Cons of owning an instant boiling water tap

• Limescale build-up — again, like regular taps, living in a hard water area can have a negative impact on your boiling water faucet. Limescale can move in and lower the efficiency and lifetime of your boiling water system unless you also invest in a water softener in connection with it.
• You’ll need cupboard space — while a boiling water tap can save you countertop space, the boiler/tank below your sink can take up a bit of cupboard space, especially if you’re investing in a larger tank.
• Maintenance is ongoing — you’ll need to keep your tap clean and in order, which can also involve filter changes every 6-12 months depending on the tap you choose. And, just like a normal tap, there can be issues like leaks or no water coming out of your tap. In these cases it’s best to call in a professional plumber to take a look.

How do boiling water taps work?

Boiling water taps are easily integrated into your kitchen setup, just like a regular tap. However, unlike a regular tap, they connect to a mini boiler tank that keeps the water hot, so you can access that boiling water on demand. Depending on the tap you choose, you may be able to adjust the heat within this tank as well.

Most varieties supply boiling, hot and cold water, with many offering options for chilled or sparkling water either as part of a 5-in-1 tap or as optional add-ons for an extra fee.

Safety features are a top priority for most manufacturers, with many models sporting insulated spouts that are cool to the touch, automatic shut-off features and child-safe handles or buttons, that minimise any chance of injury.

Are boiling water taps worth it?

If you’re looking to save counterspace and spend less time in the kitchen when making tea and soups, a boiling water tap is worth the investment.

The Culligan Milano Furnas offers all the above benefits, as well as energy-efficiency and a filter to upgrade the quality of your water even when you aren’t using the boiling function. Explore our full range of boiling water faucets today.