Thursday, June 30, 2011

Bialetti 6800 Moka Express 6-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker


Product Features

*Stovetop brewer makes 6 2-ounce cups of espresso in just 4 to 5 minutes
*Made of durable polished aluminum in a unique octagon shape
*Flip-up top and side-pour spout provide added convenience
*Wash by hand with warm soapy water and rinse clean; made in Italy
*Measures 4-1/4 by 8 inches


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Customer Reviews

Follow these tips for a unique coffee, February 3, 2007
By T. Speidel (Canada)
"Every family in Italy owns one of these coffee makers. Here are a few tips:
1. In Italy this is NOT called an espresso machine, but a Moka machine. An espresso is what you would drink in bar made with a steam or high pressure machine with the crema on top.
2. Smaller size Moka machine tend to make better coffee.
3. Never wash the Moka with detergents, just rinse it under tap water
4. You've gotta use it often for a good coffee.
5. If you haven't use it in a while, make a weak coffee ("lungo") and discard
6. DO NOT put the MOka in the dishwasher.
7. Use drinking water. Avoid tap water especially if very chlorinated
8. Never compress the coffee.
9. For a strong coffee fill the filter with ground coffee and make a small cupola that slightly protrudes beyond the rim. Do not press down.
10. For best coffee, heat at very low heat. It's ok if it takes 10min.
11. As soon as coffee reaches the top, remove from heat
12. Do not let the coffee boil
13. Use good quality coffee, not too strong, medium grind (try Illy for a good commercial brand)
14. Sip while still hot, enjoy! "


Break it in first 10-15 pots+, June 26, 2011
By shotokun16
"I rarely write reviews and this probably my second or third review on a Amazon . However, i purchased my Bialetti 6-cup Moka express at Bath & Beyond

I sure do love Italian clothing, cars, women, life-style, food, and the Bialetti Moka Express! This monumental 1933 Italian stove-top espresso design is still one of the best machines out there. Considering the price and its low-maintenance (i.e. replace that little plastic ring after 1-2 years) characteristics, i think this machine will last you forever with quality espresso. After 10-15 pots later i think this espresso tastes similar or even better than those $500-700 espresso machines that you see at commercial or boutique cafes. Why 10-15? i honestly cant tell you. If you use the same beans over time i think the bialetti starts building a cake and the flavors start maturing into fine wine.(IMHO)
I would like to give you guys some tips in making quality coffee with this timeless devic

My method:
* About 80% of the time, i purchase my whole beans from Whole Foods (e.g. Espresso kind) and I usually pay attention to its roasting date. Try to get your beans either on its roasted day or within the 2-4 day mark. Store your beans in a tight mason jar where light & air cannot seep through. STAY AWAY FROM STARBUCKS or other non-organic grocery stores
* Always grind your own coffee. I grind my coffee around second to the third last level in fine. [My 5-month grinder and going strongCuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill (CCM-16PC1) I wouldnt recommend this grinder for high end espresso machines just for french pressing and bialetti moka express
* While grinding your beans fill your bialetti to the the indicator line with cold, fresh, and filtered water
* Turn on your stove around medium to medium-low
* Fill your moka express to the top (where you can see grounds falling off from the side; try not to over-tamp it will just take a little bit longer for the espresso to come out) and brew her. (Set your timer around 5:45 to 6minutes. After numerous pots on my electric stove i think 5:45-6minutes is a good indicator in checking up your bialetti. Remember this isnt a tea kettle so stay close so you can hear the low rumbling pitch)
* When the noise starts screeching and stops its time to pour.

Optional:
* I add 1-tsp of Organic Vanilla Syrup
* Raw Organic Brown Sugar Cane
* Heavy whip cream (not recommended for the calorie cautious)
* And a dash of raw Cocoa (Organic Cocoa)

Stir and enjoy!
When a coffee takes 8-10 minutes to make by hand you know its gourmet and going to taste amazing. Enjoy!
NOTE: Only clean it with hot water refrain from any heavy detergent applications. I sometimes use a mild soup mix after 1-2months with hot water. Treat your Bialetti with respect and kindness and she will paint you the world after every sip. "

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Hamilton Beach 47665 BrewStation Plus 12-Cup Automatic Drip Coffeemaker

Product Features

*12-cup coffeemaker with enclosed brewing system and no need for a carafe
*1-handed dispensing; brew-pause function; thermal-lined insulation
*Programmable for "wake-up" coffee; simple push-button controls
*2-hour auto shut-off; digital clock/timer; removable water tank; drip tray
*Measures 6 by 8 by 17 inches; 1-year warranty


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Customer Reviews

Finally, no carafe, October 28, 2006 By G. Boggs "another critic" (Memphis, TN)
"My bride and that i have owned in all probability a half-dozen or therefore coffeemakers throughout out 15-year wedding. we have a tendency to each love coffee within the morning, and that we prefer to have it piping hot and prepared after we rise. We've had some superb coffeemakers and owned a spread of brands and models. however all however 2 had one major Achilles' heel - a glass carafe. but onerous we'd strive, those glass carafes perpetually got broken. And once they got broken, the unanimous refrain from stores and makers was: "Sorry, we do not provide that version anymore." So, it absolutely was a replacement coffeemaker or nothing.

We conjointly owned one among those fancy units with an insulated carafe. Well, a minimum of for the unit we have a tendency to bought, that cuts 2 ways that. Yes, the coffee within is insulated from the frigid winds of our kitchen. it's conjointly effectively insulated from a hotter (which the unit failed to have or, obviously, need). currently I will tell you that, with the attainable exception of the foremost secret analysis bowels of NASA, there's no insulated carafe within the universe that's as effective as a hotter unless one consumes one's coffee terribly quickly.
Not solely will this unit create nice coffee, there's no carafe to break!! Or wash!! many thanks, thank you, many thanks Hamilton Beach. We love it.
One caveat: when the user's manual tells you to frequently descale the unit, do so. Else the machine can get sulky and easily refuse to brew your coffee. It's in all probability unionized, who knows, however it will effectively sit down on the work. currently the manual has been fine tuned by an attorney and recommends descaling monthly. Given the degree of dissolved mineral in our water, we have a tendency to descale once each six months and every one is okay.

I love this coffee maker, June 27, 2011 By Rook
I just started drinking coffee again and this coffee maker is very easy to use. No carafe to break. I can make 12 cups of my favorite brew.

I will say this..it did have a plastic taste at first but it is gone now. I recommend this coffee maker.

Monday, June 27, 2011

Mr. Coffee Programmable Coffeemakers

Product FeaturesColor: Black | Size: 4-Cup

*On/off indicator light lets you know when your coffeemaker is on or off
*Removable filter basket lifts out for fast and easy filling and cleaning
*Brewing pause 'n serve lets you pour a cup of coffee while the coffeemaker is still brewing
*Dual water window shows the amount of water in the reservoir for accurate filling
*Cord storage safely stores excesscord to keep your counter neat



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Customer Reviews

Perfect for families with 1 coffee drinker, January 11, 2006
By D. Huang (SoCal)
"We all understand that too much coffee is terrible for the body in many ways in which. So, rather than using the 12-cup coffee maker, we tend to determined to travel with a smaller one - to force me to drink less coffee. i really like this product for variety of reasons.

Pros:
- excellent size for one coffee drinker.
- Timer is nice. each different 4-cup maker that I found were switch based mostly while not a timer setting. Timer settings are extremely useful after you wish to only get your coffee and go.
- straightforward to scrub. This product incorporates a removeable filter cup for straightforward cleaning. Also, the auto-pause in brewing is useful to each permit for fast removal and fewer spilling.

Cons:
- It takes slightly longer to brew four cups with this maker because it will in an exceedingly larger maker. this might merely be owing to the dimensions of the merchandise.

Summary:
- i actually like this product. It makes coffee perfectly. it's compact and takes up little area. it's excellent for my coffee wants."


Just what I wanted, June 24, 2011 By Cidvicious (USA)
"I live in a very tiny apartment and needed alittle coffee maker that would not take up all my counter house. This one takes up concerning the maximum amount area as my blender. conjointly i like the "Delay Timer". I set the timer to travel off at an equivalent time my alarm will, thus within the morning I rouse to the smell of freshly brewed coffee :)"

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Black & Decker GC3000B carafe


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Friday, June 24, 2011

Universal Keurig K-cup Storage Rack 35 Capacity Can Be Used on Countertop, Inside Drawer or Mount on Wall, Chrome Finish

Product Features

*Can be used on the countertop, in a drawer or mounted on a wall
*Sleek chrome finish
*Rack does not include K-Cups
*Includes hardware for mounting in wood (for other surface mounting additional hardware may be required)
*15-1/4" L x 10-3/4" W x 2-1/4" H


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Product Description

Keep your K-Cups close at hand and displayed so it's easy to find what you're looking for with the Keurig K-Cup holder. This handy accessory holds 35 K-Cups in individual pod holders, and has a sleek chrome finish that goes with any style kitchen decor. Its ingenious design also allows you to use it three different ways: on the countertop, in a standard size drawer and even mounted on a wall or inside a cabinet.
K-cups are not included and are sold seperately


Thursday, June 23, 2011

BUNN BCF100-B 100-Count Basket Filter

Product Features

*Home-brewer filters made of 100-percent pure virgin fiber
*Continuously checked for proper porosity, flowrate, and structure
*Produced for freshness and purity; designed to eliminate overflow
*100-percent biodegradable box and filters; FDA approved
*Measure 2-3/4 by 3 inches


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Customer Reviews

Best for your Bunn!, December 27, 2002 By William Taber "coffee fiend" (Indianapolis)
"This is the sole filter to use together with your Bunn 10-cup pourover coffee brewer. The store-brands and therefore the Mr. coffee brand filters aren't tall enough to properly contain the grounds within the basket, as a result of the superior sprayer nozzle found on the Bunn coffee brewers."


Only filter that works well for Bunn Home Pots, April 12, 2011
By S. Naude "Slathessia" (Dunedin, FL USA)
"We love our Bunn Brewer (actually on the second... initial one lasted for years and eventually burned out).This is the acceptable size filter for a home Bunn coffee Brewer. Generic or alternative name brand filters are too short and end in grounds within the pot -- therefore it's well definitely worth the more money to urge real Bunn filters. I used to be ready to get Bunn filters at Walmart and Publix however no additional (why?), that is frustrating. once doing alittle of analysis I discovered that if you've got the area it's really cheaper to shop for directly from Bunn. For a box of 1000 filters (equal to ten individual boxes of one hundred shown here)the worth, as well as shipping and handling, comes all the way down to aprox $1.80 per box of one hundred -- that could be a bit quite i used to be paying at Walmart however [*fr1] the price i used to be on the brink of pay here."

Monday, June 20, 2011

Proctor Silex K2070 1-Quart Automatic Electric Kettle

Product Features

*1000-watt electric kettle rapidly boils up to 1 quart of water
*Detachable cord and nonspill spout for graceful serving
*Immersed heating element; automatic shut off; boil-dry protection
*Dual water-level indicators; easy-open lid with security lock for safety
*Measures approximately 9-1/6 by 5 by 7-1/3 inches; 180-day limited warranty


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Customer Reviews

Faster & Hotter than Microwaving, June 15, 2006
By W. Zollo ""the queen"" (MA, USA)
"I initial became hooked on electrical kettles when traveling within the U.K. and have kept pushing aside obtaining one. this is often excellent for my six (O, heavens did i actually say six!) cups of tea each day. Faster than the microwave (only as a result of its really boiled and hot) and no worrys concerning...did I leave the stove on because it incorporates a sensible auto shut-off. It even stays masses heat enough to extra service the primary cup of tea. I love it, am solely sorry it took this a few years to indulge my self with such an easy product!

P.S -- Terrific on snowy days when the kids come in and want hot coco...FAST! (Makes one feel like SuperMom for the rare second or two!!! <g>) "

Great for College, June 13, 2011 By TrappiTurtle
"Before my friend bought this for me, my roommates and that i had to heat our water within the microwave. This was such a trouble, as a result of we tend to solely had one cup that was microwaveable and it did not hold plenty of water. therefore like i said, my friend bought this on behalf of me as a present and it's been fantastic. i am not 100% positive concerning the plastic style most are talking concerning since being school students, my roommates and that i use it for Cups of Noodles, or alternative fast foods that require hot water, particularly hot chocolate. There are not any issues I've had with it and it's worked perfectly when. therefore if you recognize of a school student you care concerning, this may be a good gift."

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Medelco 1-WK112-BL-4 12-Cup Glass Stovetop Whistling Kettle

Product Features
*12-cup whistling kettle made of thermal-shock-resistant borosilicate glass
*Removable lid; heat-resistant phenolic handle; drip-free spout
*Can be used on gas or electric stovetops; dishwasher-safe
*Includes metal heat diffuser for safe use on electric range coils
*Measures approximately 9 by 6 by 7-1/2 inches



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Customer Reviews

one of a kind, June 5, 2011 By zebulon division
"cheap. glass. boils water. whistles. made in germany and usa. no one else even makes a glass whistling kettle. this one is used directly on a ceramic cooktop without a metal adapter. handle heats up if the handle is placed directly over the burner. surprise. does not make water taste like metal. "whistling kettle" printed on glass vessel in case an alien opened the kitchen cabinet and was unable to identify the object. "

Perfect Kettle for Coffee!, March 24, 2005 By Tim (United States)
"I bought this kettle strictly for heating water for French press coffee making. Since this kettle is glass there's no likelihood of it imparting off flavors to the water (then the coffee). I got bored with my metal kettles changing into discolored and rusted, even with correct care. i like the concept of glass for coffee making and this kettle by Medelco is indispensable for coffee making!

It is conjointly simple to wash (dishwasher safe) and appears wonderful. It holds sixty four ounces of water when crammed to the lowest of the rim, but don't boil that a lot of because it can erupt and shoot steaming water up out of the lid. I feel safe but boiling fifty to fifty five ounces of water, that is quite enough for even the biggest French presses.
I like to use a look thermometer to observe the water temp and stop at 200F, that is that the ideal temperature for coffee brewing. This kettle will have a whistling lid that i exploit (I merely insert the thermometer into the whistling hole). The plastic handle is durable and remains cool (remember you cannot use HIGH heat and expect the handle to remain cool, i prefer medium-high heat) to the bit and pouring is simple (the lid should be removed to pour). All the componets are thick and sturdy (especially the glass). With minimal care this kettle ought to last a lifetime.
All the options I wished during a coffee kettle and raise that an incredible worth. though cheap this kettle doesn't feel low cost. a beautiful value!"

Friday, June 17, 2011

Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill (CCM-16PC1)

Product Features

*Elegantly styled, heavy-duty, automatic coffee mill
*Burr grinding mechanism for uniform grounds and optimum flavor
*18-position grind selector, from ultra fine to coarse
*Slide dial from 4 to 18 cups; capacious grounds chamber with lid
*Measures 6-3/4 by 9-3/4 by 5 inches; 18-month warranty


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Customer Reviews
Excellent coffee maker, June 14, 2011 By Vince
"I simply repurchased a brand new Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill (CCM-16PC1) once my original identical unit died once ten years of usage. i used to be happy to visualize that i used to be able to purchase the precise same unit together with stainless end. I hope to urge another ten years out this one. I highly advocate the grinder. it's additionally pretty snazzy looking!"


An attractive, efficient, and competent grinder, March 13, 2004
By Trey Harris (New York, NY United States)
"This is the second automatic hopper-type burr grinder that I've owned. the primary was the similarly-priced Capresso 551.01, that died once a handful years of use. i do not understand what the lifespan of this Cuisinart grinder are going to be however, however thus far i am very impressed with the comparison between the 2. begin with the burden, at nearly four pounds--it merely feels a lot of substantial. (The Capresso could be a comparatively diminutive a pair of lb. 9 oz.) The casing is a beautiful stainless-steel (which may be a veneer over plastic, however it actually appearance nicer than the Capresso's black plastic) and also the hopper and grind chamber are of thick, good-quality acrylic.
The Capresso had to be emptied before changing the grind coarseness, and had atiny low, finger-bruising wheel with that to regulate it, however the Cuisinart's entire hopper turns freely to regulate the grind, crammed or not. i am additionally more than happy to search out that the Cuisinart does not dirt the countertop with a sprinkling of coffee once use, because the Capresso did. The motor is not whisper-quiet by any stretch, however it isn't as noisy as several home grinders.

There are solely 2 disadvantages of this grinder, in my opinion. First, the timer will solely be adjusted in two-cup increments (minimum of four cups). It will this with a satisfying click, but still, i might wish to nudge the slider somewhat for a weaker morning brew or a stronger nighttime one. Second, the hopper contains nearly four cups' value of coffee below the visible space, within the machine. That, combined with the grinder's heftier weight, makes it a chore to empty it if you wish to vary coffees (say, if a guest requests decaf). Not solely does one got to flip this brute upside-down, however you furthermore mght got to flip it each that approach so all the coffee within the machine works its answer.
But these are minor quibbles. Overall, this is often a wonderful machine."

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Bodum Chambord Coffee Press

Product Features

*Brews 32 ounces of coffee; retains beans' oils for rich, complex flavor
*Sturdy, chrome-plated brass frame; easy-to-clean glass carafe
*Stainless-steel press mechanism; replacement parts available
*Turn lid to close spout; not for stovetop use
*All parts are dishwasher-safe



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Customer Reviews

Best coffee I've ever had, June 17, 2003 By Stefohnee "stef" (Redmond, WA United States)
"I previously owned a (much) smaller version of this press, that created a superb cup of coffee. however that was the matter. It solely created a CUP of coffee. I typically have 2, and what if others wish coffee? It takes a jiffy, going one cup at a time.
Needless to mention, I upgraded to the current larger press, that makes regarding three times additional coffee. It makes the most effective coffee ever - I might never return to a junky previous drip coffee maker once this. Yeah, it's additional work than a drip coffee maker, but really, would you rather have fast, simple coffee that tastes dangerous, or a delicious cup of coffee that takes five minutes more?

Using this is often like steeping tea - you boil some water, grind some coffee beans (I hope you are grinding your own coffee beans!) and pour the water over the coffee grounds to allow them to steep for four minutes. Then you push the knob down, that filters delicious coffee into the water and leaves the grounds at the lowest of your pot. Then, voila! you have regarding three cups of yummy coffee, reckoning on to what extent you water your cup down with cream and sugar.
If you are one in every of those people that simply cannot anticipate their coffee, you would be comfortable obtaining a typical drip coffee maker. however if you're keen on coffee, and need it to style nearly as good because it probably will, you've got to shop for this press."

The BEST!, June 9, 2011 By Annie Wagener (Denver, CO)
"Who knew? After years of coffee machines, and the latest $150 machine breaking after just 6 months, I decided to try this. Not only is the end product far superior in taste, but this is classic, beautiful design that takes up much less room than a coffee maker. I bought the milk frother as well so who needs the fancy coffee shops at $6/a cup?! Highly recommend this. "

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Hamilton Beach 40911 2-Quart Electric Iced Tea Maker

Product Description

Coffee drinkers have their automatic brewers, why shouldn’t tea drinkers? Ideal for family gatherings or summer picnics, this ingenious Hamilton Beach machine brews up a pitcher choked with iced tea in but 10 minutes. when the pitcher is stuffed with ice cubes, tea (either loose or bags) is placed within the special paperless filter, and an adjustment for delicate, medium, or sturdy brewing is chosen. The lid snaps on. A receptacle slides out from beneath the heating unit that then holds the pitcher snugly in place. Water is added to the heating unit, the ability button pushed, and therefore the hot water drips through the tea filter into the pitcher of ice. When brewing is complete, the ability automatically shuts off for safety. Complete directions to be used are embossed on the slide-out receptacle, that eliminates worries concerning losing a user guide. though the iced tea maker appearance bulky when assembled, the pitcher inverts snugly over the heating unit for compact storage. able to slot in most refrigerator doors, the 2-quart pitcher options a hollow, comfy handle and a thumb unleash for the lid, however isn't dishwasher-safe. Assembled, the machine measures 17-1/2 by 11-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches. --Ann Bieri

Product Features

* Measures 17-1/2 by 11-1/2 by 4-1/2-inch; wash only by hand.
* Slim, 2-quart pitcher fits in refrigerator door
* Indicator light and automatic shutoff
* Adjustable brew-strength selector
* Fresh-brewed iced tea from leaves or bags in under 10-minutes



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Customer Review
We made not only the right choice but the Best Choice!, November 3, 2006
By Gary B. Kendrick (McDonough, Georgia USA)
"For years we've used the Mr. coffee Iced Tea makers and have purchased 2 of them. this point around we tend to selected to induce the Hamilton Beach 40911 2-qt Iced Tea Maker. albeit I/we haven't used the feature that permits you to position loose tea within the basket for brewing we tend to totally just like the Hamilton Beach methodology of brewing tea over the Mr. Coffee. initial of all the style (using Luzianne Family Tea luggage was superior to any tea we tend to ever brewed using the Mr. coffee makers. conjointly one terribly massive downside with the Mr. coffee maker is that the basket, for the luggage, sets within the reservoir and maker and most on every coffee you brew a pitcher and take away the basket you have got leakage of tea down within the manufacturers bottom that over time makes for a really ugly trying reservoir, where you place your clean water to brew your next pitcher. as a result of Hamilton Beach placed the basket directly within the Pitcher itself there's never any tea that finds its approach into the lowest of the tea maker. conjointly as a result of ridges within the bottom of the Mr. coffee maker it has always virtually not possible to totally clean the pitcher and restore it back to the clean condition at the time you initially used it. This feature alone makes the Hamilton Beach a much better obtain over the Mr. coffee however i assumed, before my purchase, that surely the 2 would build equivalent tasting tea however using each Lipton and Luzianne Family Tea luggage the Hamilton Beach not solely brews the tea faster however the style is healthier. On the Mr. coffee the strength of the tea is managementled by a sliding knob on the front of the maker whereas with the Hamilton Beach it's 3 rigid clicks of control on the lowest of the basket (mild, medium, strong), we tend to typically use Medium. We get pleasure from "Sweet-Tea" being from the South and anyone that produces smart sweet tea is aware of you sweeten it whereas it's hot at the time of brewing. Our methodology is to initial fill the pitcher to the road and fill the reservoir and refill the pitcher to constant water level and then add a pair of 1/4 to a pair of 1/2 cups of sugar and stir with a whisk till alright mixed. Once the tea is brewed you have got to stir the tea once more however you get good sweet tea every-time. If you get pleasure from tea, albeit you never thought-about an electrical tea maker, the Hamilton Beach are one purchase call you may not regret. Having 2 Mr. coffee makers before this Hamilton Beach i do not see myself ever getting another Mr. coffee unless they create several changes to their product and even then style is that the final call maker. I HIGHLY advocate the Hamilton Beach model and would gladly obtain it once more albeit it had been higher priced than the Mr. Coffee, it's very worthwhile."

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Medelco 1-WK112-BL-4 12-Cup Glass Stovetop Whistling Kettle

Product Features

*12-cup whistling kettle made of thermal-shock-resistant borosilicate glass
*Removable lid; heat-resistant phenolic handle; drip-free spout
*Can be used on gas or electric stovetops; dishwasher-safe
*Includes metal heat diffuser for safe use on electric range coils
*Measures approximately 9 by 6 by 7-1/2 inches



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Customer Reviews

Love this kettle, April 30, 2011 By pandagirl
"This was a great purchase. It is my first kettle so I don't have anything to compare it to, but I have had no problems with it. It is easy to clean, heats up fast on my electric stove, and the whistle is loud enough to hear in any part of my apartment, but might be too quiet for a house. The handle does get hot, so I use a towel or a pot older to lift it from the stove and to pour the water, but that isn't a big problem. I also love the way it looks. I would definitely recommend purchasing this product. My tea tastes great!! "


Perfect Kettle for Coffee!, March 24, 2005 By Tim (United States)
"I bought this kettle strictly for heating water for French press coffee making. Since this kettle is glass there is no chance of it imparting off flavors to the water (then the coffee). I got tired of my metal kettles becoming discolored and rusted, even with proper care. I love the idea of glass for coffee making and this kettle by Medelco is indispensable for coffee making!

It is also easy to clean (dishwasher safe) and looks wonderful. It holds 64 ounces of water when filled to the bottom of the rim, however DO NOT boil that much as it will erupt and shoot steaming water up out of the lid. I feel safe however boiling 50 to 55 ounces of water, which is more than enough for even the largest French presses.
I like to use a probe thermometer to monitor the water temp and stop at 200F, which is the ideal temperature for coffee brewing. This kettle does have a whistling lid that I use (I simply insert the thermometer into the whistling hole). The plastic handle is sturdy and remains cool (remember you can't use HIGH heat and expect the handle to stay cool, I like medium-high heat) to the touch and pouring is easy (the lid must be removed to pour). All the componets are thick and durable (especially the glass). With minimal care this kettle should last a lifetime.
All the features I wanted in a coffee kettle and add to that a fantastic price. Although inexpensive this kettle does not feel cheap. A wonderful value! "