Kitchens: Breakfast Club

We know the first meal of the day is serious business, so we consulted an expert in the kitchen on how to pick the essentials to help make your mornings run smoothly and deliciously

- Laura Barry

Breakfast is the time of the day when many of us grab our first cup of coffee, make a soothing brew of tea or rely on the humble toaster to produce a crispy slice of sourdough for our smashed avocado on toast. With this in mind, we spoke to appliances expert Gary Brown, senior brand manager at Harvey Norman, to find out what you need to know before investing in a new kettle, toaster or coffee machine for your home.

According to Gary, when buying breakfast essentials, it’s important to be across the latest technological innovations, and decide what features you really need. For example, toasters of the future are set to be driven by smart technology and some high-end models are equipped with the ability to pre-set toasting preferences for colour and crispiness. As kettles are predominantly now used by tea-drinkers, you can buy options with pre-sets for specific types of tea, such as black or green tea, to optimise your brew.