Some do, but because of the prevalence of automatic coffee machines and microwaves there isn't as much of a need outside specialty coffee drinkers.

The argument about speed and convenience doesn't work in the US because of the outlet voltage as well. The 110-120v outlets don't provide the same level of power to kettles so they can't heat up as quickly. If you have a microwave it's just as fast or faster.

Uh we do.

We...do.

120v vs 220v

Also tea, as in tea time. Americans don't have this custom, so it's not a big driver.

I use them all the time! Unfortunately though our power system uses 120v and not 240v so our kettles aren't as effective here. Still, MUCH more effective than boiling on the gas or electric stovetop/range.

Ironically it was after I spent time in Europe for work in the early 2000s that I picked up on this and bought one for my house. Now with my family of four, we use them regularly.

Edit - also Technology Connections (my favorite nerd out YouTube channel) did a video on this.

And I'm an absolute bonehead for missing that this is the same video as OP posted. Please forgive me for being excited as an American that uses kettles!

Does nobody just microwave water?

I'm American and I use one. It's great.

Got into French press coffee a few years ago and bought one.

We do? I've had one for over a decade

Why do people think we don’t use these? Almost everyone I know has one.

Three reasons I can think of.

• Americans don't drink much tea. And soo...

• Not many stores carry electric kettles.

• Microwave tea.

I...what? I do, most of my friends do. They're amazing.

The niche coffee scene in the US uses them, they are excellent for pour overs, French press, etc. But they are not widely popular since dedicated coffee machines are most commonly used.

We do? I have one. Know lots of people that have them. They sell them at Walmart for like 20 bucks.

I use an induction kettle on the induction stove top in Australia (240v).

Australian looking bewildered with their kettle and microwave I like making a cup of tea while I reheat my lunch.

Too much clutter on my counters already. I can just leave the kettle on the oven.

Now coffee drinkers than tea

Mainly lack of marketing I think. When I went to England a few years ago they were everywhere. I bought one as soon as I got home. Fantastic invention!

Because we have microwaves.

I do, buy metal not plastic.

I’ve used one for ages, it especially helps when boiling water on the stove. I heat it in the kettle first and then pour it in the stove pot. So much faster!

They are not universal but reasonably popular in Canada.

Cause I'm not cooking noodles backwards