Bodum 34 Oz Gooseneck Electric Kettle, Matte Black

Have it in the office for making tea/coffee. Here is the summary:

Likes:

1. The all matt black finish. (Long term review pending for longevity of the the finish). It’s very subtle and blends into pretty much any type of aesthetic.
Year 1 edit: The matt black finish is still good.

2. Boils pretty fast. Without a couple of minutes you’ll have water that melts the flesh of your enemies. Although I do not recommend melting flesh of your enemies, I think it’s against the Geneva convention.

3. The branding is subtle so it’s not screaming for attention like your least favorite child.

4. The switch is transparent and the blue led indicates operation. Don’t touch the body of the kettle when its lit.

5. It holds enough water to caffeinate 4 people.

Dislikes:

1. It doesn’t have any variables temp settings. (But you get what you pay for, it’s cheaper than those models).

2. The matt finish does attract a bit of prints and dust.

3. The base feels a bit cheap and plasticy unlike the the ones with a more premium finish (not a deal breaker for me personally).

4. Just like the variable temp settings, it does not have any temperature indicator. When the blue led light by the switch goes out you know the water is ready.

Summary:
Looks good makes hot water good for regular people. Not for caffine extremists or coffee Karens that demand the perfect temperature for every drop.

Simplistic goose neck kettle. Gets the job done quickly. Use it everyday and no regrets

I am new to the world of kettles in general, but I wanted something that would heat up fast for convenience. But I feel like I got so much more from this purchase. First, the look of it is just perfect for any kitchen theme. Second, it is quality… From the color to the overall build… it is very well made. And boy does it heat up fast. I thought for sure that I would have to wait several minutes, but no. No. No. No. I add a bottle of water and literally within less than a minute, I have piping hot water. This is easy to clean, easy to store, and sits perfectly on it’s base. The only thing I would change (or not change) is the cord. It’s rather hefty/sturdy, so tucking it away is a bit of a challenge. But thick cord or not, this was a very good use of my money.

I have several Bodum coffee/tea products: A Santos, vacuum coffee maker, an Assam tea press. Both bought years ago and still working. When looking for a water boiler (hot pot) to make coffee and tea at my work desk, I looked at many choices and then decided on a Bodum Bistro Gooseneck Electric Water Kettle.
This heats water surprisingly fast. I used filtered water (so as not to create a mineral buildup, and then plunged the little glowing blue press button and within a minute, a sizzling sound, like a choir of singing angels waiting for their tea, came from the pot. It clicked off soon after, automatically leaving perfect coffee or tea temperature water.
The pot is made of stainless steel so it does get warm– use the handle. I got the matte black version which is lovely and very sculptural. I would not think twice about having this in the public area of a cool minimalist or modernist house or office. The design is super. The 32 ounce size is not super large, and holds about 4 cups of water.
It seems so well made, as long as an elephant does not step on it, I am sure to have this for the rest of my life.

This hot water pot is a must if you do pour over coffees! It heats up super fast and the gooseneck is perfect for pouring the slow stream necessary. Plus the stainless steel 34 oz one I bought is beautiful and in my kitchen it is out on display all the time. Very good quality. The lid fits tightly and you don’t worry about it slipping off when you are pouring. Lastly, the auto off feature is the BEST because it clicks off when the water is ready to be poured. Just listen for the click if you are off doing something else in the kitchen. Of course the blue “on” light also notifies you by turning off.