I was on the fence about buying a kettle, but this has made me a believer. I specifically picked it because there’s no plastic parts inside that touch the water. Plus, it’s easy to use, heats up quickly, and makes tea time feel like a soothing ritual. And it doesn’t hurt that it looks beautiful sitting on my counter. The wood handle is worth the extra cost. Highly recommend.
(If you don’t know, there’s a Snake game you can play directly on your kettle! Super fun Easter egg.)
I was looking for a temp control kettle. The chipper ones may look almost the same but I feel they wouldn’t last long or built with the same quality. You get what you pay for. Finally, I caved and got Corvo. I like teas, black, green, herbal. I didn’t realize how much the water temp affected the taste. My green teas before never tasted right. Or I didn’t really like Oolong because I didn’t know the right temp for it. With the Fellow kettle it’s night and day! If you’re on the fence because of the price, just buy it. And you’ll thank yourself with the great tasting tea. It’s a great investment for tea lovers.
Pass on this one unless you want a decorative item.
on September 16, 2024
Posted by: Nate
Looks great, aside from the wood handle being much darker than the marketing photos. That's what you're paying for here. The knob is feels very cheap, and there is no app connectivity for temperature and scheduling. Scheduling is also very limited (once or daily). The description says it can OTA receive updates, but I don't see how.
The kettle is very easy to set up and use. It heats up the water quickly to the desired temperature. It is also easy to clean the stainless steel interior. The coating on the outside is durable. The chime could be louder and it seems the clock only works if you setup a schedule.
I am very pleased with this kettle. Easy to use and intuitive and consistent in terms of temperature and flow. I do think it is quite a long time to bring up to the temperature for the price point (premium). I think the form factor and controls distinguish this kettle in the marketplace and the 20% sale price I purchased at helped. I would buy this again but wish it was a faster boiler at this price point.
Only 4 stars because it's a bit smaller than I expected and it's hard to remove the lid without the steam hitting your hands. Generally, the build quality is good and I love the look.