Reston Lloyd 2-Quart Teapot Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought one of these for the cottage, because I didn't want to spend much, wanted a splash of color, and didn't need a large kettle at camp. I love it and plan get one for home as well to replace my aging kettle. (I really admire the classic teapot shape of this. Very nice! The larger size in this line is humdrum in comparison.)

I assumed this would be too small for me, but I boil water (daily) to make either tea or French press coffee. Obviously, this is large enough for the tea (including tea for two or three)... the pleasant surprise is that it's large enough for the French press as well (a 35-oz Frieling). Well, of course because a quart is 32 oz, but I just didn't do the math before and thought this kettle would be "too small". Now instead I'm wondering why did I ever think I needed a larger kettle?

Yes, there is no whistle. But with the smaller size, maybe you'll put less water in it and won't feel the need to walk away. (This seems to be true for me. Again, I've always had a larger kettle... but why did I fill it as much as I did when just making one cup of tea?)

I haven't had any problems with the handle. But yes, keep it straight up and don't let it touch the enamel when hot.

Update, a few months later: I did get a second kettle, and while I'm happy I did, the color is not consistent, which is a disappointment. Both kettles are blue; the first one was the bright blue I was expecting; the second one is a duller/grayer shade... though the lid is a brighter shade. (Yes, I am particular about colors. :-)

But I'm very glad for the functionality... my older larger kettle had a lousy pour, requiring it to be at nearly a 90-degree angle to get the last of the water out. This one pours so nicely, it's really a pleasure. Sounds silly, but true!

Notes (after seeing other's reviews):
1. I don't bother to empty this out and can't see that this is causing a problem.
2. You should never put ANYTHING enameled in the dishwasher. The reason is that the dishwasher is very hot and the metal and the enamel will expand at different rates and the result of that is that the enamel will chip. I have never felt a need to put a kettle in the dishwasher, but if that's something you want to do, you probably want stainless.

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Product Description:
Calypso Basics presents a fresh lemon colored teakettle to brighten up the cooktop. This two quart enamel on steel teakettle and non fading finish teakettle is perfect for any kitchen. This teakettle can be used on an electric or gas stove, not to used on induction cooktops.

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