TEEM Stainless Steel Gooseneck Kettle

With the TEEM gooseneck kettle, fill it with cold water (up to the 700ml mark), and place it on your smallest burner since it's a compact kettle. Use medium to medium-high heat. It takes about 10 minutes to reach a boil — a bit longer than larger kettles because of the smaller size. Once it's hot, the wooden handle stays cool enough to grip comfortably. Pour slowly using the gooseneck spout — that's where the magic is. The precision spout lets you control exactly how fast and where the water goes.

It's made from 304 stainless steel with a polished finish and a wooden handle. 304 stainless steel is food-grade — the same quality used in professional kitchens and high-end cookware. Reviewers consistently mention the high-quality materials and durable construction as standout features. The wooden handle is both a practical choice (stays cooler than metal) and an aesthetic one that gives the kettle its distinctive elegant look.

About 10 minutes on the stovetop, which is longer than larger kettles. This is a function of the compact 700ml size — it needs to go on the smallest burner, and there's just less thermal mass to work with. If speed is your top priority, this might be a downside. But for pour-over brewing where you often want water just below boiling anyway, the slower heating can actually work in your favor — it gives you time to prepare your grounds and filter.

Fill the TEEM kettle with cold water (it holds up to 700ml), place it on your stovetop on the smallest burner, and heat on medium-high. Expect about 10 minutes to reach a full boil — it's a smaller kettle, so it takes a bit longer than larger ones. You'll hear the water start to simmer before it reaches a rolling boil. The wooden handle stays cool during heating, so you can safely grab it when ready. No whistling mechanism on this one, so keep an eye on it.

With the TEEM gooseneck kettle, heat fresh cold water on the stove until it reaches the right temperature for your tea (boiling for black tea, around 175°F for green, 160°F for white). Then use the gooseneck spout to pour slowly and evenly over your tea leaves or bag. The precision pour is especially nice for loose leaf tea — you can gently saturate the leaves without splashing or agitating them too much, which can cause bitterness. The 700ml capacity is just right for 2-3 cups of tea.

Place your loose leaf tea in the infuser basket, set it in your cup or teapot, then heat water in the TEEM kettle to the right temperature for your tea type. The gooseneck spout is actually perfect for infuser brewing — you can pour in a slow, circular motion directly over the leaves in the infuser, ensuring even extraction. This controlled pour is one of the reasons tea enthusiasts love gooseneck kettles. Pour until the infuser is submerged, let it steep, and remove when ready.

The wooden handle is designed to stay cool while the kettle heats on the stove, which is one of the practical advantages of the wood-and-steel design. Wood is a natural insulator, so it doesn't conduct heat the way an all-metal handle would. This makes it comfortable and safe to grip even right after the water has boiled. The wooden handle is also part of what gives the kettle its elegant, distinctive look that reviewers love.

This kettle is ideal for two main groups: beginners learning pour-over technique (the size is forgiving and the gooseneck makes controlled pouring easy to learn), and enthusiasts who appreciate precision brewing and beautiful equipment. Reviewers call out the elegant design and how it enhances the brewing ritual. It's perfect if you brew for yourself or one other person and value aesthetics alongside function. It's not the best fit if you need to boil water quickly or brew for a large group — the 700ml capacity and 10-minute boil time won't work for that.

It's actually a great beginner kettle for anyone getting into pour-over coffee or precision tea brewing. The 700ml size means you're not wasting water while you learn your technique, and the gooseneck design makes controlled pouring accessible even if you've never done it before. It's straightforward to use on any standard stovetop. The quality 304 stainless steel construction means it's forgiving of beginner mistakes — durable enough that you don't need to baby it.

The gooseneck spout and 700ml size actually work well for gongfu-style brewing, where you need precise, controlled pours into small teapots or gaiwans. The slow, steady stream lets you fill a small vessel without overshooting. That said, serious gongfu practitioners might prefer a smaller kettle or a traditional tetsubin. But as a versatile option that handles both pour-over coffee and precision tea brewing, the TEEM is a solid choice.

304 stainless steel is generally compatible with induction cooktops, though this can vary depending on the specific construction. If you're using an induction stovetop, it's worth checking with a magnet — if it sticks to the bottom of the kettle, it'll work on induction. The TEEM is designed for standard stovetops, so this is something to verify if induction compatibility is important to you.

For pour-over brewing specifically, a gooseneck kettle like the TEEM 700ml is one of the best options. The precision spout gives you full control over water flow — which is the single most important factor in pour-over. Reviewers confirm it makes a noticeable difference in their coffee and tea preparation quality compared to regular kettles. The 700ml size is actually ideal for pour-over since you're typically brewing one cup at a time anyway.

The TEEM kettle is made from 304 stainless steel, which is one of the safest and healthiest materials for boiling water. It's the same food-grade steel used in professional cookware — no plastic parts touching the water, no coatings to degrade over time. Reviewers specifically call out the high-quality materials and construction as a standout feature. If avoiding BPA, plastic leaching, or questionable coatings matters to you, a solid stainless steel stovetop kettle like this is a great choice.

It depends on how you brew. If you're doing pour-over coffee or precision tea brewing, a quality gooseneck kettle like the TEEM genuinely changes your results — reviewers confirm the precision spout makes a real difference in cup quality. The 304 stainless steel construction also means it'll last for years. That said, if you just need to boil water quickly for tea bags, a basic kettle will do the job. The TEEM sits in a sweet spot — quality materials and design without breaking the bank.

The main things to consider are material (304 stainless steel is the gold standard for safety and durability), capacity (the TEEM's 700ml is perfect for 1-2 cups but too small for family use), and spout design (gooseneck gives precision, standard spouts pour faster for general use). If you brew pour-over coffee or delicate teas, water flow control is crucial — and that's where this TEEM kettle really shines. Also think about whether you want stovetop or electric — this one is stovetop, so no built-in temperature control.

For tea specifically, think about what types you brew most. Delicate teas like green and white benefit hugely from controlled pouring — a gooseneck like the TEEM lets you pour gently without shocking the leaves. The 700ml capacity works well for personal tea sessions. If you primarily brew for a whole family or need to fill a large teapot, you'll want something bigger. One thing to note: this is a stovetop kettle without a built-in thermometer, so you'll need a separate thermometer or learn to judge temperature by sight if precise temps matter to you.

The TEEM's 304 stainless steel is naturally durable and resistant, which reviewers confirm holds up over time. For regular cleaning, just rinse with warm water after use. For mineral buildup (which happens in any kettle over time), boil a mixture of equal parts water and white vinegar, let it sit for an hour, then rinse thoroughly. The polished finish can be maintained with a soft cloth — avoid abrasive scrubbers that could scratch the surface. The wooden handle should be kept dry and can be occasionally treated with food-safe mineral oil.

Heat water in the TEEM kettle to the appropriate temperature — rolling boil for black tea, slightly cooler for green or herbal. Place your tea bag in your cup, then use the gooseneck spout to pour water directly over the bag in a slow, controlled stream. The precision pour might seem like overkill for tea bags, but it actually helps — you get even saturation of the bag without splashing, and you can pour exactly the right amount. Let it steep for the recommended time, then remove the bag.

Always start with fresh, cold water. Cold tap water has more dissolved oxygen than hot water, which actually helps bring out the flavor in tea and coffee. With the TEEM kettle, just fill it with cold water and heat it on the stove. Avoid re-boiling leftover water from previous sessions — fresh water each time gives you the best-tasting results.

You can, but the TEEM is actually a stovetop kettle, not electric. For pour-over coffee specifically, a stovetop gooseneck like the TEEM gives you excellent pour control — reviewers confirm the precision spout makes a real difference in brew quality. The tradeoff compared to electric goosenecks is that you don't get built-in temperature control, but you do get a simpler, more durable design with no electronics to fail. If you specifically need electric, this isn't the one — but for stovetop pour-over brewing, it's a strong choice.

Wattage is a consideration for electric kettles, but the TEEM is a stovetop kettle — so wattage doesn't apply here. Instead, the heating speed depends on your burner and the kettle's size. The 700ml capacity means you'll want to use your smallest burner, and expect about 10 minutes to boil. If fast boiling is your main concern, an electric kettle with 1500+ watts will be quicker. But if you want precision pouring and beautiful design for pour-over brewing, the TEEM's stovetop approach has its own advantages — simplicity, durability, and no electronics to break.

Before using the TEEM kettle for the first time, give it a good rinse with warm water and a mild soap to remove any manufacturing residue. Then fill it with fresh water, bring it to a boil on the stove, and discard that first batch. Some people repeat this once more to be thorough. After that, it's ready to go. The 304 stainless steel doesn't have any coatings to worry about, so the break-in process is simple.