Arspic Electric Gooseneck Pour Over Kettle for Coffee and Tea, Variable Kettle with 5 Temperature Control Presets, Stainless Steel, Keep Warm Function, 0.8L

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Bodum has a long history of manufacturing affordable non-electric coffee makers, particularly French presses, and the company applied its signature touch in crafting this simple, lightning-fast kettle. Just press the power switch and you'll have hot water in around three minutes. Anything above 95C though and you are in danger of burning the coffee and suddenly over extracting the grounds resulting in bitter burnt tasting coffee.

Blooming is an important step in the brewing process where coffee grounds are lightly saturated with water before the rest of the water is poured. It makes the coffee release CO2, also known as "degassing," which leads to a purer taste. The only other significant area of criticism from long-term owners is one that many steel kettles face: rust. But some added TLC, like routine cleaning and towel drying, should stymie rust issues. We found this kettle’s nonslip rubber handle comfortable and appreciated some of the safety features, including a red light that lets you know when the kettle is on and steam vents on the rim of the kettle versus on the lid to help prevent potential steam burns.

Customer reviews

Well the only button higher is the 212 temp- presumably boiling depending on elevation. Did not reach boil with or without the lid. Stovetop kettles can take a beating, particularly for those who have open-flame gas burners. But this simple stainless steel kettle from Coffee Gator is up to any task, and it comes at an affordable price. In addition to being durable and affordable, the stand-out features include a temperature gauge, finger-groove handle, and a precise, reliable spout that you can depend on to up your coffee or tea game for years to come. On the plus side - very nice styling. Easy to pour. Empties completely when pouring. Appears sturdy and well made.

This is probably because they are used much of the time as a vessel to hold hot water and pour at a steady rate. I personally heat my water up in an electric kettle and pour it into my kettle for pour over coffee. Aside from that, the Lardera Smart Electric Kettle offers its weight (light as that is) in style, performance, and quality of materials. It's also one of the smoothest-pouring kettles I've used. Editorial Director Taysha Murtaugh received a sample to test and found the kettle easy to control, with a steady flow rate. "This kettle is comparable to my old Hario model, with one significant advantage: I love that I'm able to control the temperature of each drink, which is critical to my morning French press or pour-over," she says. "When heating up, it does create a louder 'whirring' sound than others I've tried, but if you can even call that a con, it's a small one for great coffee." In contrast anything below 90 C and the water may not be able to extract the complex compounds from the grounds resulting in sour under extracted coffee. I really wanted to like this thing, but the drip annoyed me and caused me to wonder about other qualities.. before you know it, I had 3 kitchen thermometers in this thing and was just heartbroken.This piece was written by Derek Rose, the coffee and tea expert for The Spruce Eats. He researches a variety of coffee products, from measuring scoops to commercial espresso machines, and interviews field experts for their insight. He's a fan of non-electric coffee makers, typically using the Bodum Brazil French Press at home. The temperature can be adjusted between 100 and 212 degrees. A downside to the manual buttons, however, is that you have to press them for every degree you want to change. For instance, if the kettle is set to 170 degrees but you want the water to be 200 degrees, you have to press the button 30 times. While this is more frustrating than using a dial, I've personally never had an issue with it after testing the kettle for a month. I primarily brew pour-over coffee between 198 and 203 degrees, so I don't need to adjust the temperature too often or too drastically. There have been times that I made matcha with 176-degree water, but even then it wasn't much of a hassle to adjust the temperature. I also consider this one of the easiest-to-use kettles that I've tested because the display is so intuitive. You can unbox the kettle and understand all the features right away, unlike some kettles that require a glance at the instruction manual first. Unfortunately, even when care is taken, mine drips when I pour. Every. Single. Time. Regardless of the angle. There is no obvious defect or damage, so it seems like a slightly bad fit. Which is fine until you're pouring scalding hot water into a cup you are holding. Temperature is close...all 5 selectable temps run about 5-7 degrees low (I used 2 different thermometers to verify and stirred to pot to make sure the full pot had the same temp). The thermometers had gone thru a 2 point calibration verification with ice and boiling water prior - os I knew they were working and agreed with one another.

The design is beautiful and useful. The spout has an elegant design and is nearly perfect for my pour over coffee brewing. The auto shutoff (that is not obvious in the instructions) works well. The Lardera Smart Electric Kettle is a high-end option that fits any coffee lover's setup. And I mean "fit" literally because the kettle is compact and saves valuable counterspace. It measures 10 inches from spout to handle, and the base is about 6 inches on each side. Materials: All electric kettles that we tested had stainless steel on the interior and exterior. Some stainless steel models are double-walled which helps the kettle retain heat even once the kettle has been turned off. Glass models allow you to monitor the boiling of your water; we find stainless steel models more durable and easy-to-clean. There are also a few ceramic models on the market as well, which are less durable than stainless steel models, but resemble traditional tea kettles in design and style.Even though you’re only boiling water in your kettle, you’ll occasionally want to make sure you’re removing any built-up scale residue. Kettles with a large opening may let you fit your whole hand into the pot for cleaning, while a smaller opening might require a brush. Some stainless steel kettles are also prone to rust if not properly maintained. The best water for brewing coffee is usually between 90 and 95 degrees C. This changes between brew methods and recipes. Re-ran tests a few times. Sometimes the results were adequate, Sometimes they were a complete miss.

Pour over coffee makers are a method of coffee brewing where ground coffee is placed into a paper filter (usually conical or flat bottomed) that sits in a similar sized dripper. Water is then poured over the grounds in intervals and the brewed coffee is collected in the server (jug/carafe) below. When you use a button (with indicator light) to select a temperature, you have to use a separate button to start it. Not obvious. If you drink quality specialty coffee and you want to extract the best possible brew then a pour over kettle is certainly necessary.

In testing, this kettle received high scores in speed and temperature accuracy of boiling water and the control panel was bright and easy to follow. One thing we noticed in testing is that the steam is released through a small oval hole in the lid and the consumers should use caution around the hole when the kettle is boiling water to prevent any steam burns. Lately I have been rather obsessed with hot drinks (I live in the tropics so it doesn't get very cold here so usually I'm crazy about cold drinks). I already own an electric kettle that I bought from Costco, but it was too big for my late night need for a hot drink just for myself. This was the smallest one within my price range I could find and I like it very much! Not only is it in my favorite color blue, but it also heats up fast, the spout pours cleanly, and overall is perfect for my needs. I could see it doing a good job of providing enough hot water for 3-4 mugs when filled to the limit. I do think it probably performs best keeping it to 2-3 mug fulls. My only complaint is that the lip at the top makes it hard to completely empty it out, but that seems to be a common problem with most models anyway from what I've seen. Still I liked that it was full metal since I'm worried about glass breaking. Not the end of the world. I was looking for something in the 190-205 range. There is a 190 setting, but I started with the 200 because it was in the middle of my range. Poured water out.. it was about 180. Far too low. My main complaints are about the minimal instructions - stuff that should be detailed is simply left for you to discover, and the temperature being a little low. The thermometer is fastened to the lid and has a shaded area over the optimal brewing temperature of 195 to 205 degrees. Customers add that the spout has a consistent flow rate and is easy to maneuver. There's also a great deal of praise for the handle, which is sturdy, ergonomic, and always stays cool to the touch.