Russell Hobbs
Russell Hobbs Attentiv 26200 review and specifications
1.7L glass variable-temperature kettle with infuser
Editorial review Reviewed 16 October 2026 How we assess products
Russell Hobbs Attentiv 26200 adds more useful tea control than a few preset buttons: 40–100°C in 5°C steps, a steep timer, last-setting memory and a removable loose-leaf basket. The 1.7L glass jug has 3kW heating for quick ordinary boiling and up to 30 minutes of keep-warm. It can replace a separate teapot for infusions, but the basket adds washing and the glass makes scale and splash marks obvious. Regular descaling is especially important in hard water. Choose it when you will use fine adjustment and loose-leaf brewing; Bosch Sky offers insulation with simpler presets, and Lakeland costs less for temperature control without the basket. Lower drink settings are not a substitute for NHS formula-preparation instructions.
Key facts
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- Capacity
- 1.7L
- Temperature control
- 40C-100C in 5C steps
- Power description
- 3kW
Strengths
- Fine adjustment for different teas and coffee
- Infuser lets the jug double as a teapot
- Steep timer helps repeat a preferred brew
- Quick boiling as well as lower-temperature heating
- Last-setting memory saves repeated adjustment
Limitations
- Glass makes scale and water marks conspicuous
- Infuser adds washing between different teas
- Less compelling if you only need boiling water
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