Precision temperature control in the most beautiful kettle ever made.
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8.7
KADS SCORE
Quick Take
The Stagg EKG made the gooseneck kettle a design object. To the degree temperature control, a 60 minute hold mode, and a precision spout give you total command of your brew. At $99.95 it costs more than basic kettles, but nothing else looks or pours like it.
What We Like
- Precise to the degree temperature control
- Counterbalanced handle and precision spout
- Gorgeous minimalist design
- 60 minute hold mode keeps water ready
What We Don’t Like
- 0.9 liter capacity is small for families
- Premium price for a kettle
- Matte finish shows fingerprints
Product Details
Full Review
Quality
The body is 304 stainless steel with a weighted handle and a PID controller for exact temperatures. The LCD is crisp, the base feels solid, and the pour is slow and controllable. It is engineered as carefully as it is styled.
Value
One hundred dollars is double a basic electric kettle. What you get is precision that genuinely improves pour over coffee plus an object you will admire daily. For coffee nerds it is worth every cent; for tea only drinkers, less so.
Who Should Buy It
Buy it if pour over is your morning ritual.
Who Should Skip It
Skip it if you just need hot water fast or brew for a crowd.
FINAL VERDICT
The Stagg EKG is the rare kitchen tool that is both beautiful and functionally superior. If you brew pour over coffee, this is the kettle.
8.7 / 10
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