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- Best stovetop tea kettle KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials 2-Quart Kettle *Est. $50
- Basic stovetop tea kettle Revere Copper Bottom 3 1/2-Quart Tea Kettle *Est. $30
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Basic stovetop tea kettle
- Classic design
- Heat-conducting copper bottom
- Durable
- Well-designed spout
- Narrow spout is hard to clean
- Dull design
The Revere Copper Bottom 3 1/2-Quart Tea Kettle is a kitchen classic. Like other stovetop models, it doesn't boil water as quickly as an electric kettle. However, for those who prefer heating their water on the stove and hearing a whistle, this is an excellent basic tea kettle. Testers and users like this kettle's design and dependability. Some users say the quality of this kettle has declined; Revere says this kettle is lighter than previous models, making it easier to pour. For those who find this kettle tough to fill or clean, the Revere 8-Cup Copper Bottom Easy Fill Tea Kettle (*Est. $25) has a removable easy-grip lid on the top. If you'd like a more colorful kettle, the KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials 2-Quart Kettle (*Est. $50) comes in six shades (plus stainless steel). Owners like that it boils water quickly and seems sturdy.
The most detailed review of the Revere Copper Bottom 3 1/2-Quart Tea Kettle comes from Slate.com, where it's tested alongside six other stovetop and electric tea kettles. It performs fine, but it doesn't wow the writer, who prefers the speed and functionality of electric tea kettles. ApartmentTherapy.com is a fan of the kettle, twice featuring it in tea kettle round-up articles, but there's no evidence that it was tested by editors. User reviews of this popular tea kettle are plentiful.
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1. Slate.com
In this roundup, Seth Stevenson tests seven stovetop and electric tea kettles. Although he strongly recommends buying an electric model, he says the Revere 3 ½-Quart Copper Bottom Kettle is "eh, fine" -- because it's basic and inexpensive. He says the whistle is a little weak and the handle gets hot.
Review: A Watched Pot, Seth Stevenson, Nov. 8, 2005
The Revere kettle is featured as one of the best stovetop models for its classic design and ease of use. The writer, who prefers stovetop over electric kettles, says it works perfectly.
Review: Best Tea Kettles, Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, Dec. 19, 2007
Although it has a different title, this article features the same models as the previous article. It's no surprise, therefore, that the Revere kettle comes out on top here, as well.
Review: Top Ten Kettles, Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, March 29, 2005
4. Amazon.com
Most of the more than 100 users posting to Amazon.com love the Revere tea kettle. They say it's a tried-and-true model that has earned its reputation. A few say it's hard to clean, and some question whether the quality is the same as previous generations'. Most say it's reliable and heats water quickly because of its copper bottom, which conducts heat more quickly than other metals.
Review: Revere Copper Bottom Tea Kettle, Contributors to Amazon.com
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