Customer Reviews

Le Creuset Enamel 2.2 QT Whistling Kettles Teakettle - Blue 2.1 L

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I was looking for a kettle with a handle that I could pick up without using an oven mitt, and one that doesn't require removal of the whistle (also with oven mitt of course) before pouring. This kettle fit the bill. The handle as well as the whistle are plastic and cool to the touch. The whistle flips up with a touch of your thumb and does not require removal.

I have been pleasantly surprised by the kettle beyond the two features above (which I would have thought would be standard on every kettle, but that is so not the case). It looks nice and is sturdily constructed. The whistle is a gentle reminder, not a screaming alarm. It holds a lot of water, enough for about 8 cups of tea plus a little water to rinse out/pre-heat the tea pot with.

My only suggestion for improvement is for the handle. Because it's a straight bar across, it's not very ergonomic for pouring. I often find my right wrist at a strange, almost uncomfortable angle. I have solved the problem by using my left hand as well -- first I tilt the kettle with my right hand, then I use my left hand to hold the kettle while it's pouring. I think a curved handle would eliminate this problem.

I received one just like this without the whistle as a bonus item, but unfortunately it was promptly burned up... When I ordered a replacement I made sure to get the version WITH the symphonic whistle! The kettle is very pretty and works well. I have seen some reviews that mention them rusting out, but I've been using this for a couple of years and it hasn't rusted. I do pretty consistently empty it, however, so water doesn't usually sit in it for long.

I leave my Le Creuset teakettle out at all times. It adds a lot of color to my white stove. I love drinking tea and I like the feeling of using a traditional, whistling teakettle (versus the microwave).