@morning glory asked in another thread if electric tea kettles were common in the US. I can't speak for the entire US because we are such a varied country.
First, I want to address the water issue. In some parts of the US, the water is almost undrinkable. Out here, we have water stores. We also have water and ice machines, where one can buy bulk filtered water. You can either bring your own containers or many stores sell 3 and 5 gallon jugs. You can also buy gallon jugs of water at the stores or smaller bottles of water either individually or by the case.
We also can buy sink water filters and pitchers. (Google Pur and Brita). An electric hot water out here has a life expectancy of about 5 years, unless you periodically drain it and clean the element. I can't remember if it was ours or our neighbors water heater that quit working. When we went to drain it, there was a good 3 gallons, or 10 liters of white water if not more. More minerals than water.
On tea kettles, here in my area the electric ones are not particularly readily available. You either have to go to a department store or order online. Our Target does have several different ones in stock but not sure if they are automatic shut off. But if it is like everything else at our Target, they might have 1 of each in stock.
It could be there is very little call for instantly ready hot water or it could be that many water dispensers now come with both hot and cold water sides.
You also do not want to make ice out of our tap water unless you happen to like limestone and other minerals.
Now coffee makers, they are readily available and in stock. Ranging from the 9.99 cheapie to the $200 jobs.
As to coffee, do you want beans, ground or k-cup? Those have huge selections. Instant coffee, maybe 5 brands and 3 sizes.
Note: this does not represent the entire US, but just a portion of it. Notably, western and south Texas.
The problem is that you cannot ask what is the norm of anything in the US. It varies.
First, I want to address the water issue. In some parts of the US, the water is almost undrinkable. Out here, we have water stores. We also have water and ice machines, where one can buy bulk filtered water. You can either bring your own containers or many stores sell 3 and 5 gallon jugs. You can also buy gallon jugs of water at the stores or smaller bottles of water either individually or by the case.
We also can buy sink water filters and pitchers. (Google Pur and Brita). An electric hot water out here has a life expectancy of about 5 years, unless you periodically drain it and clean the element. I can't remember if it was ours or our neighbors water heater that quit working. When we went to drain it, there was a good 3 gallons, or 10 liters of white water if not more. More minerals than water.
On tea kettles, here in my area the electric ones are not particularly readily available. You either have to go to a department store or order online. Our Target does have several different ones in stock but not sure if they are automatic shut off. But if it is like everything else at our Target, they might have 1 of each in stock.
It could be there is very little call for instantly ready hot water or it could be that many water dispensers now come with both hot and cold water sides.
You also do not want to make ice out of our tap water unless you happen to like limestone and other minerals.
Now coffee makers, they are readily available and in stock. Ranging from the 9.99 cheapie to the $200 jobs.
As to coffee, do you want beans, ground or k-cup? Those have huge selections. Instant coffee, maybe 5 brands and 3 sizes.
Note: this does not represent the entire US, but just a portion of it. Notably, western and south Texas.
The problem is that you cannot ask what is the norm of anything in the US. It varies.