Lots of tea in Amazon’s Gold Box, including a Retro Style Kettle at $40 shipped (Reg. $80), more

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Today only, as part of its 12 Days of Deals, Amazon offers the Russell Hobbs Retro Style 1.7L Electric Kettle in Black or Red for $39.99 shipped. Originally $80, it had been selling for $60 the last several weeks before dropping to today’s all-time Amazon low. If you heat your water in the microwave, stop. Pick up this nifty kettle instead. Its front-facing water temperature gauge will help you brew an optimal cup of tea. There’s also a drip-free spout, so all of water ends up in your mug. Rated 4.1/5 stars. Head after the jump for even more tea-rific deals.

Also in today’s Amazon Gold Box is up to 34% off Tea Forte holiday teas and accessories. The SINGLE STEEPS Classic Sampler Loose Leaf Tea Sampler is $10.26 shipped when you choose Subscribe & Save. (You can cancel once your order ships.) Regularly $14, this is another Amazon low. It includes classics such as English Breakfast and fusion flavors like Green Mango Peach. As these are loose leaf teas, make sure you pick up an inexpensive infuser.

Russel Hobbs Retro Kettle features:

• Water Temperature Gauge – Achieve the optimal temperature for all varieties of tea, pour overs, and other recipes. The gauge on the front of the kettle shows the temperature of water inside the kettle, making it easy to stop boiling at the perfect moment.
• Quick Boil Indicator – Level markings inside the kettle are visible from above, allowing you to accurately fill 1-3 cups of water for fast boiling.
• Removable, Washable Filter – The filter attaches behind the pour spout to keep lime scale out of your beverages. Removable for easy cleaning.
• Drip-Free Pouring – The pour spout is designed to prevent dripping by creating a single water stream that keeps the boiled water safely contained.