Showing posts with label teakettles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label teakettles. Show all posts

7/19/2011

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

Revere 8-Cup Stainless Steel Bottom Easy Fill Tea Kettle
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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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4/02/2011

Paula Deen Signature 2 Quart Traditional Polished Kettle, Stainless Steel Review

Paula Deen Signature 2 Quart Traditional Polished Kettle, Stainless Steel
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First positives: it is stainless, looks good, shiny on the outside, lid fits tight, handles on kettle and lid stay cool enough.

Negatives:

This kettle neglects the law of communicating vessels:the outlet of the spout is high above the top of the kettle.
If you fill the kettle full and tilt it to pour water into your glass, water flows over the top of the kettle not through the spout.

Paula Dean recognized this flaw, and on the outside of the kettle, there is a short line with a notice "MAX FILL". This mark is on the outside and is invisible inside, so you may easily overfill.To be on the safe side you have to measure exactly 2QT of water or less.

Two quarts fill about half of the kettle.
If you are an optimist you can say that your kettle is now half full; if you are a pessimist you would say it is half empty.

Another draw back: Handle does not rotate out of the way for filling; it stays upright obscuring the opening.

Functionality is a prerequisite to elegance.

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"I have always said the heart of the home is in the kitchen. No kitchen would be complete without a teakettle. You can spend hours upon hours with a good cup of tea and a cherished friend. Best Dishes!"- Paula Deen

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3/25/2011

Revere Copper Bottom Teakettle Review

Revere Copper Bottom Teakettle
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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 6-Cup Whistling 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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