FELLOW STAGG EKG REVIEW - Does the kettle perform as good as it looks?

[@tomvillalon]

I salute your unwavering passion for reviewing kettles. Thank you.

[@michaelkoenig]

Expert review you nailed everything. I ordered two of the Staggs before they were released. Love the style, love the functionality, I have no complaints. But I’ll tell you it’s been a revelation on the speed of the pour, it transports you to a slower more relaxed frame of mind which is really why we take a break to enjoy tea anyway. I understand the zen of it now. I’ll bet you get there too.

[@illi_nois]

It's not about impatience. It's about some teas needing water to hit the leaves with more force.

[@michaelkoenig]

I Noe I am able to do that somewhat by raising the kettle while pouring for stronger flow.

[@Mr_Bacciagalupe]

Great Review. I have owned one of these for 2 years now. I bought it especially for Gong Fu Brewing tea from Mei Leaf and Ocha & Co from Japan. As far as pour speed for agitating the leaves. Instead of just pouring stationary in one place. Try pouring in a "Z" and "figure 8" type of pattern, back and forth, and it agitates the leaves pretty good.

[@Druhue]

I also just pour higher with this kettle so the water hits the leaves with more force.

[@Taeyangkim87]

@@Druhue Yes, pouring from a higher level is much more effective - there's physics for you ;)

[@ARAY314]

I bought the white version of this kettle about a year ago for my pour over coffee, but have also been using it as I've gotten into fine teas (gong fu method) purchased from your online shop. It's only for one person (me) so I don't mind refiling if I need to and I've never had any issue with the temp. control. Love how quiet it is and the speed of heating. I researched just about every kettle out there and decided on this one for build quality and design. Love your videos! Learning so much from them :)

[@crazylikeafox1000]

Same here. My old one beeps all the time, pours poorly. The Stagg is graceful, quiet, artistic! Absolutely love mine!

[@Druhue]

Glad to see the stagg reviewed on here! I bought this kettle as soon as it came out since that's also when I first found the Mei Leaf channel and wanted to get into gong fu brewing. It's easily one of my favorite brewing tools both for tea and coffee. To anyone reading down this far I cant recommend enough this kettle and paying that extra $ over other kettles. I'm always very satisfied when I invest in a high quality tool that ends up being worth paying more.

[@MsJavaWolf]

I have the Stagg Ekg for about 1 month now and I can say that so far I am extremely happy with it. Don's main criticism was the pouring speed, I think this will really depend on how much tea you brew. I can imagine that it can get annoying if you host big tea parties or if, like Don, you are tasting through several hundred teas a year but for my 100ml gaiwan it's really not a problem at all. If I didn't watch the video I probably wouldn't even have noticed it as a potential problem.

[@lindastempt2712]

Thanks for this review, Don. I was keeping an eye on Fellow’s website for a year or more (yes, I’m boring), to see when the British-market Stagg EKG would become available - saw it, then realised that it still has the American power limitation at 1200 watts. I wrote to Fellow asking why they had done that and if they would be considering ramping up the wattage to meet our higher mains voltage. They wrote back, very kindly suggesting that this is something that they may look at in the future. We are used to faster kettles (at an average of around 2800 watts as opposed to a maximum of 1500 watts for the North American market). - and I really fancied one of these; and yes, it’s okay, perhaps for tea or, indeed, pour over coffee - but I think it would drive me mad for, say, boiling water for pasta. So I’d need two kettles! Not going to happen in my tiny kitchen. So, what to do? The Sage variable temperature kettle has a higher capacity and is - wait for it - a blistering 3000 watts. But no goose neck...I’m still waiting for my particular compromise.

[@tonylawlor8833]

That is terrible, why Fellow would do this is very disappointing and the only reason I will not be buying this.

[@RabbitsInBlack]

Science says in America you can only go up to 1500 watts unless your power input is different in your little world. 2,400 if your house is maxing a 20 amp breaker at 120v. Impossible to go higher unless you switch to a industrial plug.

[@lisav8443]

Since the COVID lock down, I have been getting more and more into tea. Japanese teas, including matcha is my next endeavor. Don, heartfelt thanks for all the informative videos, truly a wealth of knowledge. As a scientist, I absolutely LOVE the high level of detail offered on both teas and equipment. Hope to visit your shop while visiting my Goddaughter who lives on the North side of London. Cheers!

[@maximus3730]

Great review, thank you! I have both these and can say set to the same temperatures the Stagg is 8 to 10 degrees cooler on the poor after 3 to 5 second pours to heat the spouts. Also pour speed is a deal breaker for agitation required for cupping and French press. temperature accuracy is paramount to extraction, so Returning the Stagg.

[@helpfulnatural]

I have a Krups gooseneck variable temperature water kettle that does the same thing in that the heating slows down so it doesn't overshoot the temp I set it for. I use it for tea more than coffee and I love it. For me it was a game changer for tea brewing, to have something more precise than simply boiling water, then waiting for it to cool down a bit. Especially because different teas brew at different temperatures. It holds the temperature for 30 minutes and the controls allow me to set it for any temp I want rather than having to choose from various program sets. It's not nearly as well known or expensive as the Fellow Stagg kettles but it serves my purposes very well. One of the features that the Krups has is that there is no plastic inside the kettle which is why I chose it over other brands. It's my favorite appliance in my kitchen! :-)

[@r_bear]

You kind of mention this, but the pour speed is REALLY optimized for coffee pourovers. With the Bonavita, I'd have to slow down the pour enough that it started spilling down the gooseneck. Once I got the Fellow, I quickly realized that its minimum flow rate was perfectly matched with the minimum that I would want, and the maximum was perfectly aligned as well. Doesn't help you with your tea, but it might be comforting to know that it's at least perfect for coffee 😅

[@mishatenenbaum]

I bought the Stagg EKG + a few months ago and exchanged it for the Corvo because of the pouring speed. While the Stagg looks beautiful, the slow pour drove me nuts. Don is 100% right with every element of this review. It has been my exact experience. The Corvo is well worth the money despite some minor shortcomings.

[@doc8125]

Yeah, the Stagg is definitely primarily made for pour over coffee where the slow flow is desirable

[@jerishuntington7202]

Yes. I am going to go with the Corvo ... thank you for your feedback.

[@SeraphX2]

Even at the time of you replacing this a year ago, there was a version of the EKG with a typical "quick pour" spout.

[@JohnnyLightningYoutube]

I purchased the 1.0L Bonavita and I am pleased with it! I now have a scale to weight out my tea and a temp kettle to get the most accurate tastings with Mei Leaf teas! I am in love with my Bonavita and I don't know if I could ever get my self to switch kettles.

[@JohnnyLightningYoutube]

My Bonavita has died only after a year, and I am now awaiting a Fellow EKG Stagg kettle to arrive! I had some great sessions with my Bonavita although it was short lived.

[@lizcademy4809]

I am a pour-over coffee drinker, researching the EKG. This review came up in my feed, and I decided to take a look, even though I don't drink specialty tea, This is an excellent review! Very, very detailed. Thank you. While you went through all the features from a tea perspective, I could see where my experience for coffee would be different. The capacity is perfect fo my needs, as is the slow pouring speed. It is a bit on the expensive side, but looks to be worth the money. Again, thanks for the review.

[@captainrandom6858]

When I want a in depth review you guys are king 👑 great detailed over look of this video!

[@jang.1185]

Hello, yes, Brewista is really great. No plastics inside, only silicone gasket around the thermometer pin. 1,2l volume, no crackling during the water heating :) But you can enjoy a lot of beebs :D It makes three beeps when the water reaches desired temperature. So you pour the water in gaiwan, put the kettle back in the base and if you want to use HOLD function, you press the button and you hear another three beeps, because actual water temperature is the temperature that was set - three beeps are programmed for it. Why three beeps? I think one could be enough :) Luckily when the HOLD function is activated, it make that three beeps only for the very first time (when the set temperature is reached) and then it only regularly reheats the water without any beeps. But accurancy OK, heating time - lets say OK (about 5 min), pouring can be also quite fast - not super splasch, but I usually fill 120ml gaiwan in 3,5 sec (rim pouring) or 2 sec (pouring straight on the leaves). Handle is OK, no barrier that would prevent you touch the body - but I never burned myslef while pouring or handling the kettle. Sometimes I accidentally touch it by my arm when I'm sitting in an armchair :) - you know, I usually have the kettle next to me on little table on the right. But it is OK, I can handle it :) That optical signalling is great idea. It's a pity that designers didnt have the same idea. It would be great - for example decent yellow LED when heating, turning to green when the water is ready with lovely short beep. HOLD function could be signalized with pulsating green light :) And red color if there is not enough water :D ...

[@RabbitFoodFitness]

Thanks for reviewing this. I have looked at this kettle before and thought about getting one. It's really good to see the pros and cons of it from someone who really knows tea! Thanks.

[@youtub586]

I got the W&E kettle on amazon, the metal one, and have been loving it. It's only $54 USD and worth every penny. It only has 180F, 195F, 200F, 205F, and 212F and I would prefer Celsius, but it works so well for a cheap price and it looks nice. Anyone wanting to get into tea and doesn't want to drop 100 USD or more, then definitely get this kettle to get started.

[@halomegabloks97]

Don! Our daughter loves you! We plan on visiting London in the future. Our daughters are about the same age so that would be fun ! Much love from Indiana

[@Peraou]

Update, I just did a test of my Bonavita 1.7L temp variable (1500Watts), and it heated very cold filtered water at full 1.7L capacity to 100ºC at about 6:55 minutes. Calculating the ratios, the Stagg would heat 1.7 litres at about 7.55(repeating) minutes, so a little slower but not a ton. But that capacity though..... here I am sitting here thinking 1.7 is too small for a gongfu session haha [Getting geeky with teaware indeed!] - oh and about the lower limit, you can't set it lower than 60ºC, but you can just stop it's boiling before it hits the limit manually.

[@Taeyangkim87]

this calculation is mathematically flawed ;) it's not about simple ratios

[@mclark4218]

PLEASE do the Brewista and the OXO! My Bonavita also went out same way as yours after several years.

[@ecco222]

I bought a Stagg EKG about 6 months ago and it's very nice and well built. No complaints. But some kettles that cost less than half the price are perfectly suitable for tea brewing. And yes, sometimes I would like the water to pour faster but this kettle is for coffee so it was intentionally designed that way. As for the short power cord, I believe manufacturers make the cord short for safety. As for the noise, this kettle makes about as much noise as any kettle but it's one of the more quiet ones. I wish someone would make a silent kettle for discreet brewing at work. And about the power output, a typical electrical circuit in a room (in the USA at least) allows either 1800 or 2400 watts before the lights go out (breaker is tripped). A 3 kilowatt kettle would be too much. Maybe other counties have higher limits but that would require the manufacturer to modify their kettle design to be sold outside the USA with a higher power output.

[@jordanfield111]

Hey Don! I have this kettle, and I wanted to say that the temperature overshoot usually only happens when the water level is low. I never usually notice an overshoot when it's full or mostly full. The capacity is a little bit of a bummer, but i just bring my brita tank over to the counter and top it off while it's still heating 🤣

[@doryman3]

I used a Brewista gooseneck and loved it for the year and a half that it worked. I loved having the water hot when I woke up, but I refused to buy another considering how quickly it gave up the ghost. So I bought a Bonavita gooseneck and I am very satisfied with it. No auto start, but good capacity, good pour, adequate temp range, and reasonable price. A bit slow to heat up and a bit loud, but overall, if it lasts a few years, I would buy another. Re the EKG, I’d rather spend the extra money on pinnacle tea!

[@danagboi]

Just wanted to mention that the sharper the spout of a kettle, the less likely they are to drip. My Dad was a potter and made a LOT of kettles, and used to be a bit obsessive about the sharpness of the spout for this reason. Might have been taken to the extreme a bit for this particular kettle though - I don't recall him slashing his arms up. Could always hit it with a fine file to get the edge off but I guess not everyone has one of those lying around. And then it might drip... Oh and if more agitation is required because of the slower pour, just lift the kettle up higher and let gravity do the work.

[@marcusyoung5440]

Anyone else like the OXO Good Grips Adjustable Temperature Electric Gooseneck Kettle? I think it's great, not as expensive, and still stylish. 1 liter capacity, and it heats fast with 1500w, from room temperature to 100C in 4 minutes.

[@lukavuckovic4274]

I would buy it if it would be available in Europe. Sadly it is not. I bought EKG instead.

[@Kiefy6886]

I use a Cosori variable kettle for $60 USD and it works and pours amazing. Heats up very quickly

[@crabbybrat]

What a coincidence. My Bonavita gooseneck kettle also stopped working after three years! And I also bought the same Fellow Stagg EKG kettle as a replacement (it was literally one of the last few available kettles in the market). I didn't know about the pour issue but I personally don't mind it (it sped up when I take my thumb off that small flat knob at the top) -- I had problems controlling the pour speed with the Bonavita. But frankly I don't think I'm making a fair comparison because I didn't realise I'd been abusing my Bonavita with regular tap water when I should've been using filter. I was educated that filter water not only improves the longevity of the kettle but also the taste of my drink.

[@chrisladouceur4093]

The capacity is the killer for me. Bonavita has a 1.7L version, and I love it.

[@kaiwoolner-pratt9196]

yeah i am trying to decide between this one and the 1.7L bonavita. right now I have the 1L bonavita and it is annoying me.

[@chrisladouceur4093]

@@kaiwoolner-pratt9196 I’ve had the 1.7L for a few years now and I wouldn’t trade it for anything

[@djlimits]

Great review! When listening to the cons, I can’t help but think the Brewista Smart Pour 2 would be the best fit for Gong fu brewing, hope you can review it too as I’m looking to purchase a new variable temp kettle haha! The Brewista Smart Pour 2 had a bit more capacity (1,2L), a nice design though subjective, a touchsensitive dock, hold function up to 60 min, and that lovely pour control. The company was apparently founded by the guy who designed the first Bonavita. Interesting!

[@DecayingReverie]

I'm rocking a Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp 1.7-Liter Stainless Steel Cordless Electric kettle. I've really liked it mainly because of the capacity and the different setting particularly for tea. Granted, there is no ability to select the exact temperature you want, just six different presets. I also wish it had a goose neck but it has been a great kettle.

[@AmbidextrousCrafter]

I have the Cuisinart CPK-17 Perfect Temp 1.7-Liter Electric Kettle and I love it. Love the capacity and how easy it is to select the temperature of commonly brewed types of tea. I figured that if I needed to brew tea at a temperature that is in between the presets, I just pick the lower temperature preset in that way, I'm not bruising the tea leaves. And I love how it beeps to let me know that the water has come to temperature. No more bitter tasting tea for me ever since getting this kettle and this kettle is the hardest working appliance in my home, being worked 2-4 times per day. And cleaning off the limescale buildup is not that hard with 3 limes/lemons sliced up, toss it inside the kettle, fill it halfway with cold water, bring it to boil then cool it down. Another trick is to use 1 cup distilled vinegar, bring it to boil and rinse it out. Takes no time at all. I prefer limes/lemons to vinegar because of the vinegar smell.

[@TheVigilantStewards]

Immediate thumbs up for doing nicer kettle reviews... I JUST WISH this would come with a pure silver interior or somehow in glass... just not stainless steel. Global tea hut has an article out about fire and it's effect on water for tea. They say that coals are the best and fire or gas is second best, citing that electric kettles are like microwaving your water. It sure is convenient though! I have been using a trendglas jena kettle for the stove which is a borosilicate kettle. Thank you so much for diving into nicer tea ware reviews, I look forward to silver, tetsudbin, earthen stove etc etc if you ever do it

[@annathy]

I just purchased a Kam Jove this month and eagerly awaiting the arrival.

[@azayn2434]

Excellent review! I have a gooseneck kettle with a built-in analog thermometer that I use with a mini induction burner. It doesn’t have the bells and whistles of the Stagg EKG but it gets the job done for a lot less.

[@aliekoffeman6194]

I would also love a review of the Brewista Smart Pour 2. I already ordered it, but I would love a good Don Mei assessment of the kettle to see if I made a good judgement call :D

[@FreyaSkarin]

Beautiful, perfect kettle

[@Chris-nj2jz]

Have you noticed a lot of oxidation buildup on the inside heating plate and as a result floating sediment in the water? Mine builds ups within a few days of using and then almost every time I add new water and heat up I get that floating sediment. Whereas a standard stovetop stainless kettle doesn't have any.

[@desertfox432]

They must now make a limited Mei Leaf maroon/walnut version that's gong fu friendly. 0.9 works for me for solo/2-3 people, especially when the boiling time is decent.

[@MrAnecro]

Why boil 900ml of water if you only need hal of it fo a cup of coffee?

[@mickaelliparimayer]

@MeiLeaf Another great video!! Thank you for an amazing content as always!! I’ll continue sipping on my 2010 Fujian Foshou... Cheers everybody!

[@FireBlade57]

I still use my 30€ Amazon variable temperature gooseneck kettle. It works fine.

[@achukmvlid.johnson9588]

I use the Bodum gooseneck. I love it. Sometimes it makes a strange sound but it is perfect for gong fu tea brewing!

[@Kiefy6886]

What kind of sound? I've debating getting that one

[@76jmlaw]

Is the Corvo still not available in England? I would love to see Don review it. If not, maybe someone stateside could send him one. I assume it would be a better fit for Gong Fu brewing. Any thoughts?

[@vratkokabina8967]

Playing wormie on a kettle has convinced me 😂😂

[@kaiwoolner-pratt9196]

the time to play wormy is the 3m50s that you are waiting for the water to boil lol

[@Salaaran]

What are your thoughts on the Brewista vs the bonavita, based on what you, based on what you can see? I feel like the bonavita is much harder to get in Europe when compared to the brewista :)

[@Peraou]

Great review but here is the main issue, the Bonavita comes in a 1.7 Litre version which is what I and most people I know use for gongfu brewing. It has of course the larger capacity, but most importantly it has a 1500watt heating element that will heat more water faster than either of these. Just something to note, and the chief reason why I still use bonavita instead of fellow. (Also why I didn't buy bonavita's beautiful and fancy new glass kettle - too small). Love your videos, as usual!! ^_^

[@Druhue]

I notice all these people complaining about vessel capacity, but I've owned this kettle for years and I'm not bothered by filling it up maybe once during a session. What kind of life are you guys living where you can't take a few seconds to pour more water in and wait two minutes for it to boil?

[@Peraou]

Druhue over the course of a long morning if I have more than one type of tea I can refill or top up my kettle maybe 12 times or more, even more if I’m drinking with others. That’s not quite the ‘once’ you’re suggesting

[@kaiwoolner-pratt9196]

@Mei Leaf Is there any way you could review the Stagg Corvo, as well?

[@northshorepressurewashing]

Nice review, for me the pour is a deal breaker. 👍😁✌️

[@daveslater6156]

I've got a 0.9l Brewista. Much like the Bonavita in usage if your review is anything to go by (presets and then +/-) although it does look way nicer (Good point on the visibility of the temp though. The Brewista is the same as the Stagg there). Does the job for me but I would love that Corvo. Can you put some pressure on them to release it over here for the teaheads?

[@ShaneyElderberry]

For smaller gaiwans (~150ml) and teapots under ~220ml, the pour will probably suffice. The pour would test a user's patience with an average-sized European teapot.

[@benjaminvanwey1385]

I really enjoyed the Value of value podcast.

[@jacktaylor6933]

Just out of interest, do you use filtered water when brewing your tea? If so, do you have any recommendations for a water filter to buy?

[@ItsMisterEp]

The bonavita cosmopolitan would be a good follow up review. It's glass so thats worth noting for taste differnces and its 1.3L! the magic number I think for gong fu sessions

[@CozyBearLatte]

What would be you second coating choice other then the black?

[@kwool5151]

Can't you just flip the base around so that the dial and display is facing you?

[@kaiwoolner-pratt9196]

i think he wants to show it to the camera so that we know what it looks like as if we are the user.. we can't really see it so much but it is still a thoughtful detail on his part

[@tvine1]

I just recently bought the Stagg EKG. My main issue is exactly what you point out at the end of your review, regarding the pour. This kettle is simply too slow. It would actually aggravate me. I would try to speed it up by increasing the angle of the kettle, and then water would start coming out of the holes in the lid! Really extremely annoying. So... I’m returning it to Amazon, and have ordered a Brewista Artisan. It appears from my research that the Brewista has every feature I require, but we shall see. By the way Don, have you reviewed the Brewista? I can’t find the video if you have. Anyone? Thanks for a great and thorough review! Cheers, all.

[@grantmurray5640]

I just got the Brewista Smartpour 2 - v similar to the artisan and the same base. For me, the base takes up too much room and there's an inflexible cable coming out the back, so it takes up even more space on the counter. But the deal breaker is the beeping. Beeps for everything. Loudly.

[@tvine1]

@@grantmurray5640 - The Artisan also has a larger footprint than most, but it’s not a problem for me. The beeping can be disabled on the artisan - not so on the smartpour? Overall, I’m more than satisfied with this purchase.

[@grantmurray5640]

@@tvine1 I don't think the beeping can be disabled on the Smartpour2. It's not in the manual anyway. Odd, because I though it had the same base as the Artisinal

[@tvine1]

@@grantmurray5640 Funny how they add and subtract very small features like that.

[@agskater1914]

"A little game called Wormy" hiding simple games in the product, this is the Tesla of electric kettles

[@jeeheon]

Hey Don, out of curiosity - are you a fan of specialty coffee as well?

[@nabil8513]

The brewista have 1.2L kettle, i think it would be great for gong fu.

[@FireBlade57]

Can you please test the KitchenAid Kettle ARTISAN 5KEK1032?

[@thiagocavila]

Have you tried Xiaomi smart kettle?

[@wesdashman]

The sharp spout, the hot spot on the handle, poor looking LCD, low capacity. For the price I would expect a bit better.

[@Cookie-tv2bb]

So it’s actually supposed to be held like a thumbs up position with your thumb on the top so it’s no where near the metal bit and well 900 mills is more than enough for coffee and that’s what it’s designed for

[@Miidha]

Nice video. Do you have a review from of kamjove kettle?

[@MeiLeaf]

Link is in the description for other kettle reviews which I talk about Kamjove but since it is not available easiky outside Asia I have not made a full review.

[@Miidha]

@@MeiLeaf ok thank you

[@Catnip2011]

I had to return this kettle simply because of the pouring, an exaggeration to describe it is "dribbling". Otherwise I love all the features.

[@SeraphX2]

cables can be lengthened with extensions though. why gripe at all. it should be minor as well. on my counter, there is STILL too much cable. * LID - The friction fit is not perfectly watertight and I am getting a few drips of water leaking from the lid when pouring vigorously. Except you can't pour "vigorously" because as long as you are angled enough to get full flow, there is really only one speed. holding the kettle at a more aggressive angle doesn't speed up the pour rate because that is the inherent nature of a gooseneck. So not exactly sure what "vigorous" means when full speed of this kettle is pretty slow. once the water level in the kettle is above the spout, you can't get any faster than that no matter how much more you angle the kettle.

[@Pylean]

Re: temperature controlled kettles: when i became more of a teahead, i became curious about my Cusinart variable Temp Kettle.....i suspected it wasn’t doing 90c & 95c! So i stuck a thermometer in the water, i was right, it was doing 85 -88 for 90&95 settings & 95c for 100c . Do i have defect?

[@kevinjohn9244]

Damn that kamjove has outlived the bonavita

[@JasonDainter]

Fellow released the EKG plus in the US which has a Bluetooth app. Anyone know if you can get that in Europe?

[@godhash]

Some say that it not worth it. Check those comments on reddit.

[@JasonDainter]

Ths plus isnt available in Europe. No idea why tbh.

[@overlandvan8833]

Mine came defective, turns off heating at 145° F

[@pde442]

Awesome video

[@glennsak]

A longer wire will eventually carry less current, because the resistance increases as the length increases. A shorter wire can carry more current than a longer wire.

[@Lascarnn]

Does anyone know about a kettle where you can put it back and it still keeps the same temperature you originally requested? So essentially you can set temperature once for the whole session.

[@TheTrooper424]

The Stagg ekg will do that

[@hallo-tienan]

My biggest negatives: • The water flow is precise, yes, but not fast enough for French Press b.e.. There are other kettles which provide both. • The lid is not sealed - it's leaking when I our out a bit faster. Why not seal it? And by the way: I do not think the built quality is that good.

[@swedensilke7959]

Like the shape of the kettle, but otherwise this is the kettle I use that I like www.electrolux.se/kitchen/small-kitchen-appliances/kettles-water-filters/kettle/eewa7800/ and I'm afraid this link is in swedish, but perhaps you can find it on english. A thing with this is that you have about 1m cable that you can rulle up under the platform. Then my brother uses this one www.severinshop.se/frukost/tekokare-3479 that he bought after me and like , but he don't use the step setting on it. But otherwise this ones are good and keep the temp as they say it is, even if you only have the set temp it has from the start. But other then that is has a good pur and don't drip at all.

[@colinmalsingh2667]

Interesting how many people say theirs stopped working after a few months. :(

[@ize1000009]

Try the brewista stout spout. Seems like the perfect Gongfu Kettle.

[@Kiefy6886]

How do you set the temperature? Says variable but I only see a thermometer

[@Soleniae]

Disagree on your comment on the cables, on both this and the bonavita review. Short with the option to add an extension is WAY better than long with the obligation to store/tuck/manage when it's not needed.

[@juliehanson2247]

Mine doesn’t even turn on. It’s only come on twice. Very frustrating

[@labalo5]

Over a couple days of use, the noise is really loud. Someone should take the decibel levels on this thing. I think mine may be defective. It’s really loud and it makes really loud popping and cracking noises.

[@mrrandomness15]

I really need a good looking, high capacity gooseneck.

[@alinasvids]

honestly i have both this one and the regular version for the stove, and this one has rusted over inside so bad compared ot the other. Also the capacity is just very small, if you are looking to make cofee than yes this is good but for someone who drinks alot of just tea or hot water this is not good

[@RabbitsInBlack]

Weird. I've had a Kettle for way longer than his kettle and use is everyday. Called varieTEA kettle Mar '14.

[@calvinye9853]

I looked at one in person and thought the build quality was terrible. Every switch and the dial was extremely cheap plastic and wobbly. The gooseneck felt like I could pull it out of the kettle with my bare hands. Anyone else agree? Or did I just see a worn out product?

[@reubenk1615]

These expensive kettles to me just aren't worth their salt. For that price you can get a cheap glas kettle for boiling & a thermos to hold the boiled water (ofcourse preheat with a little hot water to keep the water temperature). For temperature control just pour into the fairness cup before pouring onto the tea. As for the limescale buildup use a filter such as brita and vuialla, no limescale. These kettles just aren't worth it for now.

[@TheDigitalMedia]

Ok I just stopped watching the video as soon as you mentioned that the end of the spout is sharp and potentially dangerous. For this price level I expect that to be nicecly rounded off. Scratching this kettle off my list!

[@TheDigitalMedia]

If you take into consideration that this kettle is at the top in terms of cost, I don't think you are being picky about the less-than-top-quality switches in the back. I mean you pay top dollar, you shouldn't get "plasticky" switches. No?

[@MommaZim2]

Long cords are more dangerous...safe just the way they are...use a portable power charger..you can use it anywhere then...that what I do for road trips

[@Zeuzere]

The best, a removeable cable... a short and long one...

[@meira574]

The biggest transition for me to using this kettle is simply during it on and off. It’s almost a double click to get it to turn off. Very annoying IMO.

[@Tech419z]

My kettle just broke is this divine intervention??

[@BS38114]

I am happy with my 10€ Kettle...;-)

[@BS38114]

@Adamastor Same here...

[@THEYOUTUBEBIKERIDERS]

I was considering one of these until I saw this review. Great design but a very poor finish with a big price tag.

[@johnmcmunn3827]

A kettle that: CUTS YOU and BURNS YOUR HAND when in use .. A Winning combination ...Plus a Short Cord with a spout just asking to be damaged .... It's crap call it like it is ....

[@overratedprogrammer]

There is no alternative

[@ДмитрийАлександрович-с9я2с]

I was ready to buy the kettle but noticed it has a printed "MAX" inside the kettle which is SUPER disappointing because those prints often contain lead and you better believe they leach with high heat! I wish they had just gone with a metal outdent...

[@jasonschultz637]

Just found your review. Nice kettle, but too bad their business practice is sketchy - I have ordered 3 of them in the past 6 months. 1 was cancelled with no explanation. 2 were ordered while listed "in stock" only to then get email after email saying their inventory was delayed in arriving (they cancelled the 1st after the third email; I cancelled the 2nd after the 2nd email). So clearly NOT in stock. I can't give my money to a company who so freely lies to customers.

[@solaris100]

5 people like buttons 😂

[@macronchampion]

In the scope of tea, 70% of the carbon footprint is made by the boiler , and the fastest the more energy consuming. Be careful...

[@safewaydriving3463]

This tea kettle does not get great reviews at William Sonoma. Purchasers indicate that the kettle did not last very long.

[@gmonay2k]

$145....skip.

[@Laughing_Chinaman]

£150 for a kettle that can burn and cut you? no thanks i'll stick to my £35 piece of glass crap thats lasted me for 4 years now