KitchenAid Teakettle Porcelain Enamel on Steel Globe Kettle, 2-Quart,Turquoise

 (4 customer reviews)

Why I think it's the best choice after trying a couple of the more expensive models like All-clad Stainless:

1. Perfect size, not too big (maybe not good for people who make tea for 3 or more people at a time).
2. Perfect weight. Not too heavy since it has a plastic handle and not made of thick stainless. Handle doesn't get hot.
3. Porcelain is better than stainless because I think stainless leaves more of a metallic taste infused into the tea, especially those made in China which is almost all of them. This makes the best tasting tea. However after a month or so I found a few specks of rust develop. They stayed tiny though after even a few months. Iron is also a necessary mineral.
4. Well built.
5. Stainless top and rim, so it won't chip porcelain when putting the top on, or taking off.
6. Lever/trigger for nozzle lid has a nice feel and weight to it and works well.
7. Easy to clean.
8. Nice color.

A few negative points:...Read more

This is a very basic teapot. Fluid flows out nicely when full; however, it tends to drip when there is very little water left in the canister because of the way the spout is angled. That isn't a major flaw as long as you are boiling more than approximately 1.5 cups of water. The aqua/turquoise color of the pot is lovely. We will have to wait and see if this pot lasts longer than my previous teapot which was stainless steel that rusted after a few weeks of use. While I hope the enamel coating will protect this teapot, I've only had it for a little over a week.

Bought as a housewarming gift for my sister from her Amazon "Wish List". Shipped promptly, arrived well packed. Well manufactured, cute and color popping. She loves it!