FellowStagg Stovetop Pour-Over Coffee and Tea Kettle - Gooseneck Teapot with Precision Pour Spout, Built-In Thermometer, Matte Black, 1 Liter

Oh, where do I even begin with the Fellow Stagg Stovetop Pour-Over Coffee and Tea Kettle? Let me tell you, it's truly a life-changing experience. I mean, who would've thought that a kettle could be the best thing since sliced bread? Not me, that's for sure.First of all, let's talk about the precision pour spout. Wow, what a game-changer! I'm sure you've always dreamed of pouring water with the utmost precision, as if you were a master barista at a fancy coffee shop. Well, this kettle will make all your wildest dreams come true. Forget about those clumsy regular kettles; this one is specifically designed to make you feel like a pouring prodigy.And let's not forget about the built-in thermometer. Because, you know, using a separate thermometer to measure the temperature of your water is just way too inconvenient. With this kettle, you can proudly show off your multitasking skills by keeping an eye on the thermometer while you pour, all in the pursuit of that perfect cup of coffee or tea. It's like being a mad scientist in the kitchen, except without the cool lab coat.Now, here comes the best part. This kettle saved my life from a grizzly bear during a camping trip in the northern wilds of Norway. Yes, you read that right. Picture this: I'm peacefully enjoying my morning pour-over coffee in the serene wilderness, when suddenly, out of nowhere, a grizzly bear charges at me. But fear not, for my trusty Fellow Stagg Stovetop Pour-Over Coffee and Tea Kettle comes to the rescue! I valiantly swung it at the bear, distracting it long enough for me to make my escape. Thank you, Fellow Stagg, for being the hero I never knew I needed.In conclusion, this pour-over coffee and tea kettle is clearly the epitome of innovation. It's not just a kettle; it's a life-saving, precision-pouring, grizzly-bear-distracting marvel of modern technology. So go ahead, treat yourself to this extraordinary kettle and bask in the glory of its caffeinated greatness.My only regret is that I didn’t get the copper one.

I use this little pour-over kettle every day for my coffee when I'm working on the road in my RV and I like everything about it. The spout does a nice slow pour (perfect for coffee pour-overs, which is what this is designed for...if you're wanting to make tea get a tea kettle). The kettle is beautiful, has nice attention to detail in the manufacturing, the thermometer works perfectly on top, and it's easy to store. Couldn't be happier.

I felt a strong urge to correct some of the negative reviews complaining about the handle melting when heating this kettle on a gas range, claims which I find unfair to the manufacturer and quite frankly angering. These are the people who do not comprehend the relationship between plastic and fire. As with any other type of plastic, if you burn the handle of this kettle with a live flame, it will melt. If you do not burn the handle of this kettle with a live flame, it will not melt. See the attached picture for the appropriate size of the burner to put your kettle on. See how the handle isn't melting? This is because it is NOT IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH A LIVE FLAME. Most people who know how to use a stove understand this concept. If you are in doubt about the size or power of your burner, do what I did: The first time you use the Stagg, put it on the appropriate burner and hold your hand underneath the handle to feel whether it is too hot. I did this a few times throughout the first boil and had no problems whatsoever.Thus far, I am extremely satisfied with this kettle, which not only looks amazing, but offers excellent flow restriction and very fine control when pouring. It is a beautiful gem in my morning ritual, which has been considerably enhanced since receiving the Stagg. It is designed for pour-over coffee brewing, and works perfectly for this purpose. It is virtually impossible to pour too quickly with it, it is comfortable to hold, and the thermometer is sooo handy! The little brewing range indicator soothes my obsessive heart.As some other reviews point out, a little steam gets into the thermometer gauge at around boiling temperature, but who cares? It goes out as soon as the boiling stops. If you're an adult, this is a non-issue. Equally a non-issue is the short metal part of the handle which people complain about burning themselves on. This is an engineering compromise: If you don't want the handle to melt up top, you have to protect the plastic from the heat of the vessel itself. Sure, they could get around this. Or you could just slightly move your thumb, mama's boy. The construction seems sturdy, and I am particularly impressed with the solid joining of the gooseneck to the vessel itself, and the thickness of the gooseneck. This said, I have only had it for a few weeks and thus cannot say anything for long-term durability. The plastic of the handle is perhaps the one thing they could improve, as it feels a bit cheap for a 70-dollar kettle. But it's totally worth it, just get the damn thing.The fact that the thermometer is removable is great since I can use it for my tea kettle or other things. You could also put some other thermometer in there if you have one you prefer. If you're considering other kettles for pour-over brewing but like the design of this one, do yourself a favor and get the Stagg.