The solar-powered kettle that fits on your bicycle

A solar kettle small enough to be carried on a bicycle in place of a water bottle, offers the prospect of a cup of freshly-brewed tea on every ride. Just as long as the sun comes out.

The solar kettle looks like a conventional thermos, but uses fold-out reflectors to harness energy.

In Britain, our national obsession with tea means we down as estimated 165 million cups a day – a habit that consumes a considerable amount of electricity.

The solar kettle requires sunlight to boil water, but even in dull weather it can be used to pre-heat the water to 55-60°C and offers obvious advantages over a conventional thermos.

The solar kettle costs £35 to buy, weighs about one kilo and holds a pint of water.

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