(checked 2026-10-10)The Amazon listing is titled 'Fellow Stagg EKG' and may pool the original EKG with other variants; the variant shown could not be shipped to the checking location. 3,892 ratings.
The pour-over favorite at Serious Eats: extremely accurate, with a 1-hour hold and a well-balanced pour. It is pricey and small (0.9 L), the lid can leak when tipped, and the warranty is only 1 year.
Top complaints
- Small and expensive
Wirecutter found its small size and high price impractical for most people. Serious Eats calls it pricey with a smaller capacity, and Reviewed says it was the priciest kettle it tested.
- Lid leaks when pouring
Serious Eats' kettle review says the lid leaks when pouring even when the kettle isn't close to full; its gooseneck review says it leaks a bit when tipped far over.
- Some last only about a year
Amazon's review summary says multiple customers report it lasted just a year. Serious Eats lists a 1-year limited warranty.
What owners love
- Supremely accurate
Serious Eats measured it exactly on target at 175°F and 185°F and only one degree off at 190°F and 200°F, with a keep-warm that lasts an hour.
Source: Serious Eats (gooseneck kettles) - Balanced, controlled pour
The counterweighted handle makes pouring easy at any fill level, with a consistent flow rate (Serious Eats).
Source: Serious Eats (gooseneck kettles) - Mostly steel inside
Wirecutter says it has an all-steel body with only a silicone gasket around the temperature probe.
Source: Wirecutter
- You make more than 2-3 cups at a time
- You're on a budget
- You want the fastest boil
- Serious pour-over coffee
- Exact temperatures from 104°F up
- Design-focused kitchens
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What experts say
- Serious Eats (gooseneck kettles): Best gooseneck kettle: the most accurate tested, with a 1-hour hold and a great counterweight; it is pricey, smaller, and leaks a bit when tipped far.
- Reviewed: Best upgrade: tea water in about 3.5 minutes and customizable menus; the dial takes practice and it was the priciest tested.
- Wirecutter (NYT): Performs well, but the small size and high price are impractical for most; Wirecutter thinks the Cuisinart GK-1 works just as well for much less.