Teavana Alasdair Glass Tea Kettle

 (10 customer reviews)

Ok, if you want an unbreakable tea kettle, get something made out of stainless steel. On the other hand, if you want a reasonably durable and easy to clean tea kettle that heats your water without adding off flavors and that has a handle that stays cool, this is the one! Other models still have a metal lid and/or a metal or plastic whistle. I suppose stainless steel isn't too bad, but I prefer the purity of glass. As for the plastic tops, whistles, and handles; ick! Who wants plastic vapors in their tea? I suggest that you remove the silicone seal on the lid as well. You can't count on it holding the lid on when you pour anyway; it is much safer to remove the lid for before pouring so that the lid doesn't fall out and break. If you just remove the lid before you pour, you don't need the seal at all. The resulting quiet rattle lets you know the water is boiling without an annoying whistle. The further benefit is that the kettle is then 100% glass.

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I've bought two of these because the lid on the first one cracked while I was pouring water in a cup. The second one did the same. They both lasted about 9 months. Obviously I won't be buying another.

If you go to the Teavana website you'll find similar complaints. I wish i had read those before i ever purchased this tea kettle.

This is an outstanding product, with one exception: If the lid is too tight or too loose, return it for one that fits only tight enough to keep the lid in place when filled with water (especially boiling water). If the lid is too tight, it could cause scalding if you try to remove it; if too loose, it might come off and break when pouring. I sent one back where the kettle's lid was far too tight. The one I am now using has a lid that fits perfectly: tight enough to stay on, no matter what temperature the water is, and loose enough to come off without struggling with it. Either have the merchant test the kettle before sending or insist that the seller pay for the return if you have to send it back because the lid fits incorrectly. Except for the lid issue, this is my favorite kettle. I like that it is all glass and also that it is a heavier glass than most.