Toastess 57-ounce Glass Kettle

[BoldJava]

Returned the Saeco plastic kettle.  Did a ton of reading - kettle reviews.  Settled on an all-glass one, with a stainless steel base covering the heating element.  No plastic in contact with the water.  Water level is marked on the handle, avoiding a plastic tube to render water level readings.  Would have enjoyed a kettle with a "hold at 200*" feature but those all seemed to have issues.  Truth is, rarely would I use the application.

57 ounces.  Comes from Toastess, a Canadian outfit - this unit made in China.  Review in the next couple of weeks.

[ScareYourPassenger]

Wow, you sound like me! I love reviewing products and researching but dang does it make it hard to find something I like.

I was thinking a kettle might be a nice addition:)

[mp]

That one sounds interesting.

It should have at least resolved the plastic taste.

Await your review.

 

[BoldJava]

Wow, you sound like me! I love reviewing products and researching but dang does it make it hard to find something I like.


I was thinking a kettle might be a nice addition:)

Worse - even after I purchase, still read up.  OCD-lite.

[Richdel]

Sweet Marias ----> Pino Digital Kettle ----> 'nuff said.

[RobertL]

Sweet Marias ----> Pino Digital Kettle ----> 'nuff said.

+1 but I bought the older model direct from Pino for $30.

[ScareYourPassenger]

Wow, you sound like me! I love reviewing products and researching but dang does it make it hard to find something I like.


I was thinking a kettle might be a nice addition:)

Worse - even after I purchase, still read up.  OCD-lite.

Same here, Amazon's return policy is too good!

[ScareYourPassenger]

A kettle popped up in my Amazon Gold box. http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CPK-17-PerfecTemp-1-7-Liter-Stainless/dp/B003KYSLNQ/ref=xs_gb_20_left-3_2_B003KYSLNQ?pf_rd_p=451293501&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0ME30KP1C9VQ1WF9SE36

$79.42 shipped.

It has all stainless insides and the heating element is not in contact with the water.

[J.Jirehs Roaster]

Wow, you sound like me! I love reviewing products and researching but dang does it make it hard to find something I like.


I was thinking a kettle might be a nice addition:)

Worse - even after I purchase, still read up.  OCD-lite.

in my house we would fill it up, turn it on and watch the water bubble through that awesome viewing window...   

[BoldJava]

First quick look, Toastess.

Pro:
All glass, not even a plastic water level indicator.
Heating element contained in stainless steel.
Heats water to 200* +.
Quick. Boils 57 ounces in 7 minutes.

Con:
Top of kettle and electrical base are flimsy.
Design - kettle weight/shape of kettle/angle and size of handle not ergonomic
Will continue to boil if top isn't seated securely

Would I buy again?  Not sure.  Doubtful, though I will keep it.

[BoldJava]

Sweet Marias ----> Pino Digital Kettle ----> 'nuff said.

I think you may be correct.

[BoldJava]

Thermostat began to intermittently fail; kettle just boils and boils on occasion.  Returned for full credit.

Ordered a Pino digital kettle from SM's.  Should have started there.

http://www.sweetmarias.com/sweetmarias/pino-pro-digital-electric-kettle.html

[RobertL]

You could save yourself $40 and buy the Pino Express. The temp is in Celsius but who really cares?

http://www.pinoofamerica.com/shop.php