From French press users to Chemex lovers, two subtle factors make a drastic difference in the quality of your coffee: water temperature and the evenness of the pour. The Coffee Gator Coffee Brewing Kettle covers both these areas thanks to a built-in temperature gauge and a precision-flow spout. 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. 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. If you drink quality specialty coffee and you want to extract the best possible brew then a pour over kettle is certainly necessary. 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.Blooming is an important step in the brewing process where coffee grounds are lightly saturated with water before the rest of the water is poured. It makes the coffee release CO2, also known as "degassing," which leads to a purer taste. This piece was written by Derek Rose, the coffee and tea expert for The Spruce Eats. He researches a variety of coffee products, from measuring scoops to commercial espresso machines, and interviews field experts for their insight. He's a fan of non-electric coffee makers, typically using the Bodum Brazil French Press at home. 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.

Got this today, set it up, put water in and tested the controls. All settings failed to be accurate. Tested the pour and was scalded by a drip. Aside from that, the Lardera Smart Electric Kettle offers its weight (light as that is) in style, performance, and quality of materials. It's also one of the smoothest-pouring kettles I've used.Stovetop kettles can take a beating, particularly for those who have open-flame gas burners. But this simple stainless steel kettle from Coffee Gator is up to any task, and it comes at an affordable price. In addition to being durable and affordable, the stand-out features include a temperature gauge, finger-groove handle, and a precise, reliable spout that you can depend on to up your coffee or tea game for years to come. 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. The best water for brewing coffee is usually between 90 and 95 degrees C. This changes between brew methods and recipes. On the plus side - very nice styling. Easy to pour. Empties completely when pouring. Appears sturdy and well made.