Customer Reviews

Copco Avanti Whistling Teakettle

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I 'm writing this review the day after Xmas 2005. We wrote on a family pollyanna we wanted a "whistling tea kettle". A relative gave us this. I just used it to make my favorite tea- Barrys Irish. The person who wrote the last review was right- it DOESN'T whistle! Also the lid doesn't go down after you press the lever. I had to manual squash it down. I followed the directions- I mean this isn't rocket science. The whole point is to get a sound so I know the water is boiling. I am going to be donating this to the thrift store and buying another brand that DOES work. We previously had a Revereware kettle that worked until the whistle part fell out and down a black hole in the stove. I am sad because this clearly is a defective product and should not be sold as a whistling kettle. I wish they had a no star option on this review. I let it pass for one star because I liked the chartreuse green color.

Great, stylish tea kettle. The whistle is nice; audible but not too loud. Flips aside easily to pour. It looks grand on my black stove, the red really pops out.

Pours very nicely- I've had others that kind of splattered everywhere.

Good design, the red handle is a plus in the looks department.

It is a well-designed, smart tea kettle.

I got mine the day after I ordered it! Way to go, Amazon.

i love the shape and the color....unfortunately my son boiled water one night for probably one hour before we figured out that the whistler did'nt work!!! this was the first time it was used....so what to do????

i can handle the whistle not working only because i love the shape and color and i'm dreading the post office line to return the item...this is so cute!....maybe i should have purchased the le creuset kettle for about 40.00...it was red too!!!

i think red is so hot!

if you have to have a whistler.....here's hoping you will get one that whistles away your first use!!

This tea kettle (which I purchased in white) served us well for about a year; it was fairly durable and did not rust on the inside. The handle and pour spout were also well designed. We often used it several times a week to make coffee and tea with no apparent problems. However, I recently discovered, to my dismay, that whatever material this kettle is made of/coated in was sloughing off on the inside. In other words, when I touched the inside of the pot, it felt grainy, as though coated in fine sand, and my finger came away looking like I had dipped it in white paint. Needless to say, I promptly threw it away. To me, this does not suggest a reasonable standard of craftsmanship. I don't want to use a kettle that might endanger my family's health.

The price is right and the kettle is so cheery in my kitchen. Some kettles blow steam out of lid area - this one does not. Works just great! You do need to make sure the whistle is properly positioned or it will not function correctly, but it is not an issue as long as you know that going in. Love it!

This little (but not too small) teapot feels sturdy and looks nicer than any of those I had owned before. The bright red color adds liveliness to my kitchen. The handle, designed to keep the hand away from the steam, serves that purpose well. It is comfortable to lift and pour with a single hand. The whistle works fine, too. I've used it every day for about a month and haven't seen any rust on the inside bottom. Well, I've been careful to leave no water in the teapot after each use, or wipe the inside with a paper towel if it is wet. The lid is tight enough to stay in place but easily removable so adding water/cleaning is a breeze.

This is a very cute looking teapot. It brings the kitchen to life with its excellent design. After all a kettle is a kettle, so why not go for one which brings cheer to the face. Go for it.

Love the color, the design, the weight is nice & even. Lid is perfectly snug. Whistles very loudly. It was shipped quickly. No complaints. I would purchase from again.

My wife loves this tea kettle. Its color is vibrant and matches nicely in our kitchen. Not only does it look great but it works great. You won't be dissappointed!

When I needed a new kettle, I checked out the better Mall stores. Anything that impressed was also overpriced. The collection on Amazon was truly impressive.
I choose by looks and function. It sits there in all its red, round glory. It sits on my glass top stove like a piece of art. The fit of spout cover does not allow it to whistle.
The steam comes out and runs down the kettle, to the stove. Be very cautious when refilling. Wait till it cools down or the steam rises up to the handle - with you hand on it.
I still love it but you have to be really careful or you will get burned. Not for kids.