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Enjoying a cuppa several times a day is a pleasure many of us enjoy. But there is a way of cutting the cost of your brew - and it isn't switching brand or reducing the amount you drink.

According to Justin Nielsen, an energy consultant at Wolf River Electric, an electrical and solar installations company, overfilling your kettle, a practice most of us are guilty of, is

adding unnecessary costs to your energy bill. The good news? A simple change in how much water you boil could save you nearly £40 a year. Making a cup of tea or coffee is a daily ritual for

millions of Brits. The Tea Census estimates around 10 million cups of the beverage are consumed across the UK each day. And for those who like a change coffee is the order of the day. But

with so many being consumed it's hardly surprising that many people don’t think twice about how much water they pour into the kettle yet overfilling when boiling water for a cuppa can

lead to significant energy waste. For those who drink five to six cups a day, the extra water adds up quickly. If you're overfilling the kettle by just half a cup each time, it could

add £39.62 to the typical £84 a year spent on boiling the kettle. That’s a £40 hike on an annual energy bill for a habit that's easy to change. Taking a moment to assess how much water

you truly need could make a world of difference, not just for your energy bills, but for the planet too. But it's not just the amount of water you're boiling that affects energy

use, it’s also how you care for your kettle. Justin says that descaling kettles regularly can lead to noticeable savings. He explains that “even small appliances like kettles contribute to

overall energy use,” and that keeping them in good working order helps ensure they’re operating efficiently. He adds, “Using kettles with low minimum-fill lines and promptly descaling them

can result in noticeable energy savings.” Kettles, like many other appliances, accumulate limescale over time, which forces them to work harder to boil water. Regular descaling helps keep

them in peak condition and ensures they use less energy when boiling the same amount of water. It’s not just the kettle that’s guilty of unnecessary energy consumption. Overfilling the

washing machine, running the tumble dryer when it’s not full, and leaving lights on can all add hundreds of pounds to your annual energy bills. However, the good news is that most of these

habits are easy to fix. Whether it’s simply boiling the exact amount of water you need or using the eco-mode on your appliances, small adjustments can make a huge difference. “We’ve all been

guilty at times of leaving the lights on or overfilling the kettle, but it’s important to remember that these habits can all add hundreds of pounds a year to our bills,” says Justin.