Revere Copper Bottom 3 1/2-Quart Tea Kettle

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.