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. If you drink quality specialty coffee and you want to extract the best possible brew then a pour over kettle is certainly necessary.

Nigel Price is the founder and owner ofDrip Coffee Makersin New York City. Nigel has worked in the coffee industry for more than a decade. Established in 2015, Drip now has multiple locations. 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. On the plus side - very nice styling. Easy to pour. Empties completely when pouring. Appears sturdy and well made.Well the only button higher is the 212 temp- presumably boiling depending on elevation. Did not reach boil with or without the lid. 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. 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.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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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.

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. 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. 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.The best water for brewing coffee is usually between 90 and 95 degrees C. This changes between brew methods and recipes.