Fellow (Matte Black) - Raven Stovetop 1L Tea Kettle + Large Tea Filter (Matte Black)

Can not understand why people aren’t happy.Only cons for me:- Black paint scratches if on the bottom but who cares- would love to have a little bit more volumeOtherwise I am a fan

Very nice, easy instructions,makes you love making tea...

I loved the look and feel from the moment I opened the box. It is truly well crafted kettle. I was worried it would be too small at first - judging from the first look - but, the shape is designed in such a way that it is deceiving (in a good way) how much water it actually holds. It holds more than I expected and is perfectly enough for our family. (4 people, ...while I wish kids were drinking more tea, it's mostly me and my husband who use it ) We also appreciate the thermometer and its scale for different teas. It makes us more thoughtful abut tea preparation.And, there is something we had to get used to after switching from an electric kettle - it doesn't make a sound & doesn't turn off automatically once water is ready. But it's been over a month, and we I don't see it as an issue. Overall, love the design and function.

Really nice addition to the kitchen

Yes, this kettle is a little precious and requires a bit more care than your typical kettle. If you wanted a typical kettle, you wouldn't be reading reviews for this one. But how well does it work? This is what I've noted after a couple weeks of use:* It holds water. There are no visible seams from which it might leak. Good start.* Without seams this should be easy to keep clean, too. They say this is "food-grade" stainless steel. Keep in mind that many grades of stainless will still discolor if you don't keep it clean.* Another reviewer didn't like that this kettle had no "heft". For my part, I prefer to heat water, rather than a mass of steel. And I try not to throw my kettle. But if you are brewing tea in a war zone, note that this kettle probably will not stop a bullet. And it probably will dent if you drop it.* The lid is silicone, which is heat resistant and a good insulator (it won't get hot). As another reviewer has noted, it does expand a bit when warm, which makes it difficult to remove after you've reached steeping temp. To avoid flinging scalding condensation onto yourself when it pops off, try twisting it, rather than pulling.* Fellow says the matte black model is coated with a heat-resistant polymer. Other reviews that describe how the coating peeled off suggest it is not resistant to direct flame. So if you are inclined to heat your kettle in a sea of fire, this is not the one for you. I use mine on a gas burner, and I'm here to tell you the bottom will scorch a bit—this is fire, after all. I use the low heat so the flame doesn't quite reach the kettle. Yes, it takes longer than a flame bath. But it leaves the kettle's finish intact (so far).* Other reviewers have complained that the nylon handle melts when exposed to direct flame. Recommendation: Do not expose the handle to direct flame. The instructions that come out of the box describe how you should use a small burner to avoid this.* The base of the handle appears to be spot welded to the body. On mine it feels sturdy. If you receive one with a little give, do not wait for it to drop 200° water on you or your cat; contact the seller ASAP.* I cannot confirm the precision of the temperature gauge. But I am making tea, not not cooking meth. So "the pointer is in the little black thingey" is totally adequate for me. And so far it has not broken or filled with water vapor. For various reasons, I would discourage using it as a laboratory thermometer. Probably do not submerge it in water, either.* There is no whistle—there's not even an app! So you have to be attentive or set a timer to see when your water reaches the temperature you want. Like, so "Frontier House".* I adore the geometric perforation pattern on the strainer. Like all strainers I have used, it is reluctant to release all the bits of tea when washing. And the strainer may discolor a little if you brew black tea, like I do. I don't think this will affect flavors at all. (I suspect it's about heat and acid, but I'm no chemist.)So you may be thinking: "So many fussy little rules for a tea kettle!" Yes, it is a precious tea kettle and like most precious things requires a little...mindfulness when using. If that's not your scene—and no judgement; I have dear friends who shouldn't go near this kettle—you may find that a kettle for one quarter the price of this one will heat water just as well. (It might whistle, too!)If you dig the unique styling of this kettle and are more tolerant of a certain kind of care (and elevated price point), I think you'll find this a thoughtfully designed kettle, in spite of being fussy. For those with gas stoves who still fear exposing it to fire, there is an electric version. (I think that one has an app.)