Revere 8-Cup Stainless Steel Bottom Easy Fill Tea Kettle Review

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(More customer reviews)It seems I've spent years trying to find the "perfect" teakettle. Something that would give an good honest, audible whistle when boiling, then allow one to pour the steaming hot water without having to put a hand anywhere near the spout.

That didn't seem like much to ask, but we had a heck of a time finding such a thing. We found some that were close, but which you can fill only through the spout. It seems to me that one should have a lid on a pot like this, to be able to get inside and clean it, inspect for damage or wear, or whatever.

And suddenly, we came across this one. On Amazon there was a 4-cup version, and two 8-cup versions. There is one with a copper bottom to resemble the traditional Revereware look, but after looking at the pictures, we bought the one that is pure stainless steel top to bottom.

The entire top of the pot is a non-shiny plastic of some kind -- one of those new space-age materials that does not get as hot as metal or some other materials. The designers at Revere should be commended for making a total break with tradition so they could create a pot that is so practical. The lid on top is not centered beneath the handle, which means you can reach inside, or fill it, more easily than in the typical pot where the handle gets in the way.

The handle is very well balanced and the "trigger" to open the spout is well-positioned. You can hold the spout partly open, or pull it completely open, at which point the trigger "locks" it in the open position. This saves a lot of finger fatigue when pouring multiple cups of tea, or whatever.

To close it, one simply pushes forward on the back of the trigger. You don't need the instructions, although they are included. When you pick this thing up to pour with it, it feels totally natural in your hand, and you figure it out instinctively. It's great.

The spout has a slight diagonal "crease" in its tip for drip-free pouring, which is just another thoughtful feature in an overall thoughtful and original design.

We chose the larger size mostly to be able to serve more than a couple of people at a time if we should have company. And we're glad we made that choice, because honestly the 8-cup version looks small compared to our old kettle. The other one was more rounded and perhaps a larger capacity. I haven't measured the capacity of the Revere model, as I'm not that obsessed with it, and I'm sure it will suit our needs. I suspect that the compact appearance is most likely a function of efficient design.

This is one of those purchases that, in its own small way, makes every day better by improving a small task that one does frequently. Of course it's far too early to tell how it will stand up to long use, but we're quite satisfied with ours and expect it to be a pleasure for a long time.

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Revere 8-Cup Stainless Steel Bottom Easy Pour Tea Kettle. Includes 1-Each Revere 8-Cup Stainless Steel Bottom Easy Pour Tea Kettle. One of the first names in tea kettles, Revere offers a range of high-quality polished stainless steel models with copper bottoms for fast heating. Traditionally styled, the kettles feature easy-grip, black phenolic handles, whistling spouts and trigger mechanism for easy and safe pouring. Each of the kettles is embossed with Paul Revere's signature.

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Staub La Theiere Round Teapot Review

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(More customer reviews)This teapot was at the top of my wishlist last Christmas (except in the color "le bleu"), and I was thrilled to find it under the tree! It is, by far, the most beautiful and interesting teapot I've ever seen and it dresses up my stove and kitchen even more than I had imagined. It is always one of the first things admired when someone new walks into my kitchen. It has an almost asian aesthetic which I find incredibly unique, and I love the way the handles fold down to allow you to remove the whole top. Not only is it sooooooo cool, but it's also nice to be able to get at the inside of the teapot to clean it. All the other ones I've owned had a very small top which made it difficult to clean off those hard water spots! But while this is the most beautiful and unique teapot, it is certainly not the most practical and it falls a little short in the function department. My complaints with it are the following:

1)Its terribly small girth: I have a professional Thermador rangetop with massive burners and this poor little teapot gets swallowed up by them. I have to have the burner on medium-low to low as to not have flames lopping up the sides of the teapot. This, coupled with the fact that cast iron is slow to heat up anyway, makes the task of heating up water take WAY longer than my old stainless steel model. Also, the small size is generally fine for everyday use, but if you are trying to boil teawater for more than a few people, then this teapot cannot accomodate your needs.

2)Its weight: Don't be fooled by its petite size, this is one heavy teapot! It doesn't pose too much of a problem for me, being that I'm still relatively young and strong, but if I were much older or had arthritis or other joint problems, I don't think I'd be able to handle this teapot!

3)Hot handle: Now bear in mind that this has always been a problem with every teapot I've ever owned, but those stainless handles get super hot. So hot, in fact, that it requires the use of oven mitts to handle, but again, I expect that from a teapot.

4)No whistle: The last teapot I had whistled, which I found to be a very handy feature. It has been a difficult transition for me without one, b/c I used to rely on the whistle to let me know when the water was at a boil and now I tend to forget to check on the pot.

All that being said, I still wouldn't trade in this teapot. I am so in love with the look of it, that I am willing to compromise on the function department. It may not have all the convenient features of my old teapot, but it still serves its purpose. It does boil water after all!

So for beauty and aesthetics this teapot is off the charts (5 stars all the way), but it earns 3 stars in the function department, leaving me with a final rating of 4 stars. If you can sacrifice a few comforts associated with some other models in order to gain a striking and unique teapot that is sure to become a conversation piece, then I wholeheartedly recommend this teapot to you!

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The Staub journey begins in Alsace, France.Rich in history, food, and craft, it is a region renowned for hearty one-pot recipes. Staub has been producing the best cast iron products for professional and aspiring cookssince 1974. A synthesis of traditional, modern and international style, Staub'steapot brings eye-catching grace to the contemporary kitchen.Round design mixes Staub's signature colors with Japanese accents.

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Revere Copper Bottom Teakettle Review

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(More customer reviews)In the market for a good tea kettle?Then look no further.
When the time came for me to get a tea kettle, this was the one I looked for.I grew up with this one in the house, and it's just as great for my needs.Ok, being single, 3.5 quarts may be a bit bigger then I normally use, but I just add as much water as I need and set it on the stove.The water heats quickly.Steam sets off a whistle in the spout, and it can be heard with ease in any part of the house.
I looked at other Revere kettles, but found their handles and spout openers to be rather flimsy.Not so, here.This kettle will last for quite awhile.
As always, Revere has made a wonderful product.It's so easy, even this bachelor has no problem heating water.

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Revere 3-1/2-Quart Copper Bottom Tea Kettle. One of the first names in tea kettles, Revere offers a range of high-quality polished stainless steel models with copper bottoms for fast heating. Traditionally styled, the kettles feature easy-grip, black phenolic handles, whistling spouts and trigger mechanism for easy and safe pouring. Each of the kettles is embossed with Paul Revere's signature.

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