Abstract: An electric tea kettle (2) comprising a stationary base (4) and a body (6) disposed on the base (4). The body (6) has a spout (44) and defines an inner chamber (62) wherein water is boiled. The body (6) is rotatable with respect to the base (4) between an upright position suitable for filling the inner chamber (62) with water and a pouring position in which boiled water may be enabled to flow out of the inner chamber (62) through the spout (44).