GULUBLOG Pour Over Gooseneck Coffee Kettle 1.4L Stainless Steel Drip Pot for Coffee & Tea ¡­

Let us start with the packaging: This arrived in a box with ZERO packing surrounding it and it was "Not damaged". I read the directions and it immediately appears this is a stainless steel "COATED" kettle and one is advised to use on medium heat which takes longer for the water to boil-not so great. Secondly, one is advised to pour out excess water and dry out after use. I find the LIP around the top prevents all the water from being able to be drained. I am following these directions as this is my second foray into these type kettles and one does not always get what one pays for. My son spent over $50 for one and it leaks around some rivet joints on the handle. I will update if I see any changes.

I bought this for a replacement. The first one rusted, so I learned my lesson about leaving sitting water in it. I dry it out after each use and it works perfectly for frest pour over coffee.

great gift.

I originally ordered this pot to use for pour-over coffee. While it heats quickly and is perfect for my purpose, I have found that the long spout makes it easy to target small areas when I want to pour water without a mess. Great product for coffee-making and the avoidance of mess-making.

I did a lot of research before getting this. I learned about stainless steel and found will share my findings for future shoppers (below). As you can see this kettle is made of the highest quality stainless. It is direct from the stainless steel manufacturer in China. It does not have any marking on it that identifies that it is indeed the version of stainless it is advertised to be, but you know, China... and trust, and you get what you pay for. That aside, it has been working flawlessly for me. I use it then drain the water and set it on the warm burner to dry completely. So far no rust, it seems solidly made, pours well. The only addition I would like is a bigger whole in the top so that I can stick in a thermometer. The kettle sounds like the water is rapidly boiling when it is just heating up, so you have to take the top off to see when it is actually coming to boil. It's a fine workaround, but not as elegant as a thermometer. The large size is perfect for 2-3 large mugs of output. I never have to worry about overfilling it.18/8 and 18/10 These are the two most common grades of stainless steel used for food preparation and dining, also known as Type 304 (304 Grade) and are part of the 300 series. The first number,18, refers to the amount of chromium present and the second represents the amount of nickel. For example, 18/8 stainless steel is comprised of 18% chromium and 8% nickel.304 grade stainless steel is also comprised of no more than 0.8% carbon and at least 50% iron. The chromium binds oxygen to the surface of the product to protect the iron from oxidation (rust). Nickel also enhances the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. Therefore, the higher the nickel content, the more resistant the stainless steel is to corrosion.18/0 - Contains a negligible amount of nickel (0.75%) and therefore has a reduced corrosion resistance (is more likely to rust than 18/8 or 18/10 but still high quality) 18/0 is also referred to as Type 430, is part of the 400 series and, unlike 300 series stainless steel, is magnetic.200 series: You may often find stainless steel food containers made from 200 series stainless steel. These are typically less expensive than 304 grade as manufacturers essentially substitute manganese for nickel. Although food safe, they are not as resistant to corrosion and not as high quality as 304 grade.