Customer Reviews

Calphalon Collectors Edition 2-Quart Stainless Steel Tea Kettle with Glass Lid

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(10)

 

 

Look carefully at where the spout is mounted. If you fill above this line, with the lid on tight, when it boils, boiling water shoots out of the spout. And the lid fits so tight it is hard to remove without burning.

I'm suprised to see this still being sold.

I really loved my tea kettle until it began to leak at the weld line where the spout attaches to the kettle. Needless to say I was none too happy. But, Calphalon was really nice about returning/ replacing.
We've had our replacement for about 4 months and now we are getting corrosion at the same weld line. I am getting pissed off, Calphalon usually has high quality, but this tea kettle sucks.

Another leaky teapot! I've had this teapot about 2 years now and it developed a leak at the weld joint on the spout. I was going to return it, but after reading the other reviews the scrap yard sounds like a better place for it. Previous to this,I had another style anodized teapot from Calphlon, that one didn't last either. Maybe they should get out of the teapot business and stick to pots and pans.

I liked the look and it is a great size for most jobs. But unlike most of the tea kettles I have previously owned there is no visual/aural indication that the water is boiling. No whistle, no light nothing. As I am often doing multiple jobs in the kitchen, I really wish it had something. SO unless you are going to be checking it often, it is probably not the product for you.

It's a lovely tea kettle, but mine also started leaking where the spout is welded to the body.

I liked the look and it is a great size for most jobs. But unlike most of the tea kettles I have previously owned there is no visual/aural indication that the water is boiling. No whistle, no light nothing. As I am often doing multiple jobs in the kitchen, I really wish it had something. SO unless you are going to be checking it often, it is probably not the product for you.

This kettle has so many design flaws I don't know where to start. It doesn't whistle when it boils so if you leave the room you could have serious overflow before you get back. The spout is at such a steep angle that it often pours beyond the cup. The shape (especially the angle) of the handle means that it gets very hot -- I can't hold it without a pot holder -- and your hand gets scalded by the steam when you pour the water. Mine also already started rust on the outside.
I purchased this kettle about six months ago and I'm going to have to now buy another one.

Who had the bright idea with putting the spout so low that this thing will boil thru so easily? since it doesn't make any noise that it is boiling, you know when the water start to burst thru the spout area and it is not a good thing. And what is up with the leaky spout in the weld area anyways? Welding is a skill that if done right, it would NOT leak! The handle will get hot so wear your glove. On the plus side, the stainless steel looks very nice which is why i bought it in the first place. I use to have a cheap tea pot that cost half the price of this one and it was more reliable (lasted 2 years) so that just goes to show that just because it cost more, it don't mean it would last longer. Mine start to leak after 4 months. I am going to buy that cheap one again if they still makes it.

Overall, i cannot recommend this tea pot due to the spout flaw.

After several months of use the spout leaks at the weld point. This is the SECOND time I will be returning this teapot for the same issue.

I would give this tea kettle 10 stars if i could. I've never had any problem with it being leaky like some other reviewers have noted. In fact, It is the best tea kettle I've ever owned.

It's well very well made and the handle stays cool.