Newey & Bloomer
Simplex Buckingham No.1 Copper Kettle
Newey & Bloomer have been making the traditional, authentic and genuine English Simplex copper kettle in Birmingham, England since the Victorian era.(seller description)
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Parts & evidence
| Part | Material | State | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| body | solid copper | non-plastic | “100% solid copper body” brand page ↗ |
| fittings | solid brass | non-plastic | “Solid brass embellishments (nuts and handle brackets)” brand page ↗ |
| handle | beechwood | non-plastic | “Hand turned, beechwood handle” brand page ↗ |
| interior lining | tin | non-plastic | “100% tin lined interior” brand page ↗ |
Research on plastic in kettles
Peer-reviewed journals, government agencies, and standards bodies.
“This review fills this gap by proposing the direct release of MPs from common sources such as food packaging, kitchen utensils, and household appliances, linking the release mechanisms to human health risks.”
Toxics · 2026
“The research found the first boil in a new kettle released almost 12 million nanoparticles per millilitre – equating to almost 3 billion particles in an average 250ml cup of tea.”
University of Queensland · 2025
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