Chantal Swan Enamel Tea Kettle

I'm sure Amazon may delete my review since I did not buy this kettle from Amazon. I actually picked it up at the supermarket for $30 so I am not sure why Amazon, which is usually cheaper than most, is selling this item for more than twice as much money!

It looks pretty but do not be tempted by the tea kettle's shiny exterior! After a few uses, the lid starts to loosen and water and steam spew from the spaces around the lid. In addition, it is very difficult and sometimes painful to get the spout open so that you can pour your water. Not only is it awkward to open the spout because the handle is in the way but it is also annoying because if you do not remove your hand quickly you might burn yourself or at the very list water spits out of the spout a little bit. Waiting for the water to cool before opening the spout is one option but that kind of defeats the purpose.

The whistle is a very low note (not that loud shrieking, high pitched, sound) but unfortunately...Read more

Chantal is supposed to be a top quality brand but they hit rock bottom on this product. The lid is extremely difficult to get off because the handle is in the way. Also, the rubber seal is so tight you have to let the kettle cool before removing the lid or your hand will be scalded by hot water that splatters out. The whistle works only sometimes. Extreme caution is required when opening the spout, which snaps open, b/c hot waters spits out and will scald your hand if you don't move it out of the way fast enough. While the handle is attractive with the combination of black plastic and chrome, it is not user friendly. The chrome portion gets very hot and you have to position your hand just right so you don't touch it and get burned. This tea kettle is definitely not worth the high price.