Review on 🔌 Bodum 12019-16US Ottoni Stainless Steel Electric Water Kettle, 34 Oz by Crystal Johnson

I love **everything** about this teapot! It's great and like almost everything from Bodum, it's well made and thought through to the smallest detail. I'm picky about what I keep on my counter - there's not a lot of space, so I tend to look for things that I enjoy looking at and that are also as functional as possible. I have severe chronic pain and some nerve problems in my neck, back and shoulders, so over time my previous kettle (Bella 1.5L ceramic electric electric) became too heavy and painful for me to pick up and pour out, especially when it was filled with water. I must have looked at ALL the Revain kettles in my search for a replacement - mostly plastic (no thanks), glass (no thanks) plus slow drain models with digital displays, temperature controls and multiple settings. . But none of them looked like something I would really like to look at and use. So I'm glad I found it. He is so perfect! It's much lighter than my old one, so I can fill, transport and pour a full kettle without pain. It holds less water than my old giant ceramic kettle, which is a big weight difference, but the stainless steel of this kettle is also lighter than ceramic when empty. And this one also holds the perfect amount of water to fill my 34oz Tealyra Jove porcelain teapot to the brim or to fill my Fashy heating pad. The lower part of the kettle does not heat up, so it can be placed on a tree or other surface without a hot stand. She had to be! Lol This kettle has been used MANY times a day - we actually counted and some days we will use it up to 10 times a day averaging at least 5-6 times a day - for almost 4 months and it's still looking great works just like the day we got it! The kettle heats up quickly and reliably, and the spout design allows you to fill even the awkward tight holes of the heating pad without burning or spilling a drop! And because it's also easy to hold and manipulate, I can't imagine anyone really needing another slow-flow spout for brewing coffee (I have a traditionally shaped, handcrafted copper watering can with a long, curved spout for watering plants and botanicals I can control the pouring more easily with this kettle than with the watering can, if that gives you any idea). We mainly use this to heat water to make mugs or teapots. And since some green teas or herbal teas require a lower temperature than those used to brew black tea or coffee, I simply poured the water in and checked the temperature of the water at various stages of boiling with an instant-read thermometer to get a to get "feel". . because I knew when my kettle had reached the perfect temperature for what I was cooking. It's actually not difficult at all, which is why I can't overlook the lack of digital temperature control on the kettle itself. You can hear the water boiling in the kettle (it's not annoyingly loud or anything, but all the boiling water in the pot or stainless steel kettle makes a noise) and you might see steam coming out of the spout for a little more clues as to the temp. That's how it will be quick easy to see, hear, and know the correct temperature range through observation, especially if you've ever taken the time to check it with a thermometer earlier. So since we already have an instant-read thermometer, the digital controls on the kettle become redundant and just one more thing that could potentially break. And I would rather have a kettle that works well and makes me smile every time I go into the kitchen! The lid closes well and stays closed regardless of the pouring angle, the blue switch lights up when turned on and makes a soft, satisfying "click" sound when the auto shut-off reaches the correct temperature. The sides and top will be hot, but I've never burned. The handle is not heavy and does not get hot. The cord is long enough for most countertop outlets, and extra cord can be stowed away by wrapping it in the integrated cord wrap under the base. Come on, the inside of the lid and the full fill mark are plastic (the full fill mark is on the inside at the opposite end of the spout). But your water won't even touch that mark unless you overfill it, which you shouldn't do anyway to avoid overflow problems. And I'm not worried about swallowing a little water that might condense under the lid. The amount of water that comes into contact with the plastic is minimal, it's food safe anyway, and you can't taste it if that bothers you. I avoid plastic when I can, but it's so minor that I'm not worried at all. If you're still concerned, you probably need to use a stainless steel pot or kettle on the stovetop to heat the water, as all kettles I've seen contain a small amount of food-grade plastic or silicone. the same areas (some have more plastic than others). A polished stainless steel kettle is a lot easier to clean than it looks (just wipe the outside with a clean towel), and because it's so pretty, I *like* to keep it clean and dry. ;) I don't keep water in the kettle because I prefer to use fresh water that hasn't been stood or pre-boiled (fresh always tastes better), but it's probably best not to leave water in anything metallic anyway. . I don't dry the inside of the kettle after draining between uses and I haven't seen any rust. I'll update if I ever do, but I don't think I will. After a month, some had collected at the bottom of the kettle (due to the minerals in the water heating up) but it wasn't anything like a little vinegar or Bartender's Friend and a quick wash with water and dish soap doesn't help. Take care of (I used BKF as it came in handy, but Bodum recommends soaking with vinegar from time to time. And I probably won't use an abrasive like BKF or anything other than a small amount of cream of tartar to remove water stains by polishing external surfaces - until now this was not even necessary). Can you tell how much I love this teapot?! ;)