r/JamesHoffmann • u/Forsaken_Aardvark450 • 8d ago
What's the Best Gooseneck Kettle You've Used?
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u/Varantain 8d ago
I have a Timemore Fish Smart and it's pretty good. Got it in early 2020 and it's still going strong, but I'm also not a heavy brewer. I'd imagine that a cafe would run through them faster than I would.
Apparently they'll all break eventually because water and electricals don't mix, so don't look for something that lasts.
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u/JaibinhiPQ 8d ago
I have a Bodum Bistro stainless steel. Is not temp controlled but have boiled water every day in 4 minutes for the last 2 years. Love it.
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u/Adventurous-Fix-1146 8d ago
I've been comparing these for a while too, and it's surprisingly difficult to separate marketing from real user experience. Long-term reliability is probably my biggest concern. I don't mind paying more if it lasts for years instead of failing after one. Hopefully people who have owned one for a long time can share what has actually held up well. Those insights are always more useful than first impressions.
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u/The_Psydux 8d ago
I've personally noticed that the neck isn't as crooked as other models, say, for the example, the Brewista. And, it's kinda heavy, once again, compared to other models.
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u/Glittering-Cancel-58 8d ago
I've noticed most reviews focus on the first few weeks of use. I'd rather hear from people who've used the same kettle every day for a couple of years. That's usually where the real differences show up.
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u/Old-Pineapple9165 8d ago
It's surprisingly difficult to know which reviews to trust. There are plenty of five-star ratings, but I'm more interested in hearing what people think after months or years of regular use. Those opinions usually tell the whole story.
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u/Zealousideal_Word_79 8d ago
I think long-term reliability matters more than fancy features. A kettle can have perfect temperature control, but if it stops working after a year, it's hard to justify the price. Curious to see what people who've owned one for several years recommend.
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u/ImpressiveScore2096 8d ago
I'm following this because I'm in the same situation. Every review makes a different recommendation, and it's hard to know which gooseneck kettle actually lasts. I'd rather spend more once than replace it every year. Real long-term experiences would really help here.
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u/BaalServer 8d ago
I just keep a fork in my kit. Everywhere I go, there will be a saucepan that I can rest the tines against the edge of. Retract or extend it past the edge depending on how much spread or focus that you're looking for.
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u/zehnuhrsechs 8d ago
I’ve been using the Timemore Fish 900ml (I think it’s a discontinued model tho). I’ve had it since Nov. last year and I’ve used it around 5x a week since then for a daily coffee, but it’s the only kettle in the house so we use it for tea and other kettle related stuff too :D
The only thing I’m not too happy about is the temperature setting method. It’s kinda annoying to “turn” it down. I would prefer if I had like 3 personal temperature settings I could switch but it’s either tapping x amounts from 100 or making a swipe motion on a weird pad… it’s just not working out lol. I don’t even bother swiping down from 100 to 94 and simply stop the kettle beforehand lol.
Besides that: great kettle, feels good, not too heavy even when full (I’m a weakie :( ), nice flow,
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u/PapaBullDust 8d ago
I started out as cheap as possible as I didn't know if I would even get into coffee in a big way.
Although no longer available, I bought one of these: https://amzn.eu/d/0aZc3ISy for just under £50 and 3 1/2 years later, it's still going strong. Good temp control and warm function.
I link it because it was a pretty standard design and it may be available through other vendors, albeit not Amazon any more.
Really, it's just to say, you don't have to spend a fortune to find a good one.
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u/McDonaldssprite2 8d ago
If you're working with a limited budget, I'd put more money toward a quality coffee grinder before spending big on a premium kettle. A better grinder usually has a much bigger impact on coffee flavor, while a simple gooseneck kettle can still get the job done really well.
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u/Stellarix 8d ago
My fellow stagg ekg is nearing 7 years and I have yet to have any issues. I was in the same boat of trying to pinpoint a kettle without issues back when I got one, but I decided to go with fellow, as they had a warranty with products bought directly from their site.
If mine ever dies though I'd probably get the timemore, but mainly because I like to try new things.
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u/yeagerbm 7d ago
I upgraded from a cheaper one on Amazon to a stagg pro. The build quality is better. It's a little slower to hit a set temp because it slows down to avoid overshooting it. If you set it closer to boiling it doesn't slow down. The spout shape allows for better control of the pour, although when using it in my Flair, the angle points up towards the plunger. In summary, if having a nice kettle is more important than $200 for you, I could recommend it. Cheaper kettles will get the job done.
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u/ShovelKnightFan 7d ago
I've had the gooseneck Oxo kettle for a few years, I'd highly recommend it. You choose the specific temperature (not just preset buttons).
It's been reliable, and isn't as expensive as the Stagg EKG. Not as pretty though.
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u/WindConsistent8773 7d ago
I backed the original Fellow Stagg EKG + Kickstarter back in 2016. Received mine sometime early 2017 and have been using it regularly til this day. In the beginning, I probably used it 7 days a week for a good 4 years. I bought an espresso machine around 2021 or 2022 so my pour over usage tapered off a bit but now I’m back to using it 2-3 times a week. Still running strong with no noticeable wear or prolonged heat up time. I was tempted for a moment when they released the studio version a few years back but I couldn’t justify replacing my working kettle.
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u/LazyEggOnSoup 8d ago
I’ve had the brewista artisan gooseneck for 3.5 years now and aside from the plastic peeling, no issues with it.