Fellow Raven Stovetop Tea Kettle - Teapot with Integrated Stainless Steel Loose Leaf Tea Infuser and Thermometer, No Whistle Kettles, Matte Black, 1 Liter

I loved the look and feel from the moment I opened the box. It is truly well crafted kettle. I was worried it would be too small at first - judging from the first look - but, the shape is designed in such a way that it is deceiving (in a good way) how much water it actually holds. It holds more than I expected and is perfectly enough for our family. (4 people, ...while I wish kids were drinking more tea, it's mostly me and my husband who use it ) We also appreciate the thermometer and its scale for different teas. It makes us more thoughtful abut tea preparation.And, there is something we had to get used to after switching from an electric kettle - it doesn't make a sound & doesn't turn off automatically once water is ready. But it's been over a month, and we I don't see it as an issue. Overall, love the design and function.

Yes, this kettle is a little precious and requires a bit more care than your typical kettle. If you wanted a typical kettle, you wouldn't be reading reviews for this one. But how well does it work? This is what I've noted after a couple weeks of use:* It holds water. There are no visible seams from which it might leak. Good start.* Without seams this should be easy to keep clean, too. They say this is "food-grade" stainless steel. Keep in mind that many grades of stainless will still discolor if you don't keep it clean.* Another reviewer didn't like that this kettle had no "heft". For my part, I prefer to heat water, rather than a mass of steel. And I try not to throw my kettle. But if you are brewing tea in a war zone, note that this kettle probably will not stop a bullet. And it probably will dent if you drop it.* The lid is silicone, which is heat resistant and a good insulator (it won't get hot). As another reviewer has noted, it does expand a bit when warm, which makes it difficult to remove after you've reached steeping temp. To avoid flinging scalding condensation onto yourself when it pops off, try twisting it, rather than pulling.* Fellow says the matte black model is coated with a heat-resistant polymer. Other reviews that describe how the coating peeled off suggest it is not resistant to direct flame. So if you are inclined to heat your kettle in a sea of fire, this is not the one for you. I use mine on a gas burner, and I'm here to tell you the bottom will scorch a bit—this is fire, after all. I use the low heat so the flame doesn't quite reach the kettle. Yes, it takes longer than a flame bath. But it leaves the kettle's finish intact (so far).* Other reviewers have complained that the nylon handle melts when exposed to direct flame. Recommendation: Do not expose the handle to direct flame. The instructions that come out of the box describe how you should use a small burner to avoid this.* The base of the handle appears to be spot welded to the body. On mine it feels sturdy. If you receive one with a little give, do not wait for it to drop 200° water on you or your cat; contact the seller ASAP.* I cannot confirm the precision of the temperature gauge. But I am making tea, not not cooking meth. So "the pointer is in the little black thingey" is totally adequate for me. And so far it has not broken or filled with water vapor. For various reasons, I would discourage using it as a laboratory thermometer. Probably do not submerge it in water, either.* There is no whistle—there's not even an app! So you have to be attentive or set a timer to see when your water reaches the temperature you want. Like, so "Frontier House".* I adore the geometric perforation pattern on the strainer. Like all strainers I have used, it is reluctant to release all the bits of tea when washing. And the strainer may discolor a little if you brew black tea, like I do. I don't think this will affect flavors at all. (I suspect it's about heat and acid, but I'm no chemist.)So you may be thinking: "So many fussy little rules for a tea kettle!" Yes, it is a precious tea kettle and like most precious things requires a little...mindfulness when using. If that's not your scene—and no judgement; I have dear friends who shouldn't go near this kettle—you may find that a kettle for one quarter the price of this one will heat water just as well. (It might whistle, too!)If you dig the unique styling of this kettle and are more tolerant of a certain kind of care (and elevated price point), I think you'll find this a thoughtfully designed kettle, in spite of being fussy. For those with gas stoves who still fear exposing it to fire, there is an electric version. (I think that one has an app.)

My old tea kettle leaked, would burn my hand everytime I used it.. This one is perfect. The size is great for a single /double serving. It's clean/black lines look great in any kitchen. It does not have a whistle- but it does not need it!! Buy this.. don't way! Love it!

Very disappointed. The quality is so poor that one time in dishwasher (seller claims it’s dishwasher safe!!) and the black coating started peeling off!! Unacceptable for this price.

I got an induction range so I decided to replace my 12 year old electric kettle with a smaller profile stove top one.I understand that Raven may not work on all induction, but it works beautifully on my iLVE Majestic. It has a nice small profile that can be tucked away easily.

It works and looks great until you forget about it. It also works very well with induction and the thermometer is useful.The failure mode is the paint releasing presumably toxic fumes and peeling when water completely evaporates. Don't get me wrong, this will not happen if you monitor it closely. We all make mistakes though and do things like forget about the kettle that is on, the failure mode at worst should be a warped kettle, not fumes.The reason why I know this is the water smelled a bit off to me when I used it for the first couple times. I decided to keep it on a low boil over time to help release any leftovers from the production process, but I accidentally left on for too long (15 min after boil started on induction), I heard the last of the water boil off and it immediately cooked the paint on the bottom before I could react. This thing should have a bare metal bottom at the least and ideally not be painted at all (or at least with better high temp paint).It is a shame because I really like this kettle's design besides the paint. I'll likely keep using it after I remove the paint from the bottom.

Love the design and style, plus it works really for a metal container that heats up water.

I purchased the Fellow Raven stovetop tea kettle because it’s the nicest looking option available and, the matte black coordinates well with my kitchen. I hesitated before purchasing because it doesn’t whistle when the water is ready. I’ve always relied on a tea kettle’s whistle to call me back to the kitchen. While having the thermometer is nice, I’m not sure I understand why it also can’t have a whistle - even if it whistles at the low end of the Tea temperatures ( ie green tea etc). Given the choice of a whistle or thermometer I would choose whistle. Having said that, it looks great in my kitchen. I haven’t had it long enough to know if I’ll have some of the same issues as other reviewers in terms of handle melting and finish coming off bottom. If this had a whistle I would have given it a 5!

Can not understand why people aren’t happy.Only cons for me:- Black paint scratches if on the bottom but who cares- would love to have a little bit more volumeOtherwise I am a fan

Very nice, easy instructions,makes you love making tea...

Really nice addition to the kitchen

this is the only kettle that I fell in LOVE with, it's so beautiful, compact and has the handle on its side, with the water filler form the top! exactly what I've been looking for BUT IT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH INDUCTION. although it states that, the kettle is sadly unsuitable for the new stove we've just installed and I could not return it.

Wie lange haben wir das Internet durchforstet um diesen tollen Tee/Wasserkocher für unseren Induktionsherd zu finden... Es ist ein wirklich tolles Material, welches in seiner mattschwarzen Beschichtung klasse zu unseren anderen schwarzen Küchengeräten passt. Danke AMAZON, dass ich ihn hier gefunden habe!!!