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The best pour-over kettle worth buying

Our pick is the Fellow Stagg EKG. Below: why, what actually matters when buying one, what to get for less, the step up, and whether today's price is a good one.

The kettle

Fellow Stagg EKG

Holds water at the temperature you set and pours in a thin, steady stream, which is what pour-over needs. It also looks good enough to leave on the counter.

Buy it for
Pour-over, tea at the right temperature.
Skip it if
You only need boiling water. Any electric kettle does that.

What actually matters when buying a pour-over kettle

  1. A gooseneck spout for a thin, controllable pour.
  2. Temperature control, and a hold setting that keeps it there.
  3. A handle that balances when the kettle is full.

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