I have requested this tea kettle for Christmas from my children. Although I have not used it, so can't really recommend it. I usually send them a few e mails this time of year with suggestions of things that I would like and this is at the top of my list...

Here is a link that might be useful: Copper Tea Kettle

I just noticed that the tea kettle I posted was $119.00. On the other site that I sent to my kids, it was $99.00. So, you can find it for less.

My tea kettle is an old copper one that holds a gallon and has sat on my stove for about 30 years. Bought it at an auction after burning up one like is in the link that was posted.
A quart is a very small tea kettle....and that heat conductor bottom comes off.....and when it gets hot, it falls off....and can do a nasty thing to a vinyl floor! That tea kettle is not to be used!
Linda C

My tin-lined copper tea kettle has sat on my stove top for over 20 years. It has some slight dings in the bottom and at present could use a good polish, but it works for me and has become my own personal "antique." I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Though it's far from the ideal vessel for heating up water, a Le Creuset tea kettle will last forever and look good doing it.

Or you could check out these ...

Michael Graves' classic for Alessi

Japanese tetsubin

n.b. I have no experience dealing with any of these companies.

I like the Michael Graves - very similar to my kettle from Target that I think is also designed by him. I think I'm going to go with All Clad, I like and trust the brand and really prefer stainless. Thanks for the replies!

The Target version is very similar to the Alessi kettle. I understand the Alessi folks weren't exactly thrilled about that, either!

kksmama, I too am looking for a tea kettle and thought about All Clad as I have and love their pots and pans. But upon checking some reviews at Amazon about their tea kettles, it seems they are not up to their usual high standards. Maybe someone else makes them for All Clad? Just thought I'd mention it.

Bummer - but thanks for the warning mes444. What kettles are you considering?

I looked at an all-clad discounter and they said they can't get the kettles, they are made in Italy so they don't get seconds. If it isn't the All Clad I know and love I don't want it.

I do like le creuset and love the price at Chef's - thanks Steve-O. I'd rather have stainless, but the look of the zen blue kettle is pretty nice....

I got a Chantal Classic tea kettle today at Marshall's for $38 instead of $99 as it is everywhere else. It seems very sturdy and well put together. I've used it a few times and the only thing not perfect is that a few drops of water come out of the spout as it begins to boil. Maybe I have it filled to high and can adjust going forward. It works very well on my glass electric cooktop as it has a flat bottom, many others don't. I know you had a Chantal, but I wanted to let you know what I got.

Hope you enjoy it, mes444. The whistle is very cool. Do check the inside from time to time, I had cleaned mine out when I bought it but probably not much during the couple years I used it (for water only, of course) so I don't know the black residue was from (shudder).

I don't know if anyone is still looking for a tea kettle but if you are the Adware stainless tea kettle is wonderful
It is very nice looking on my stainless and black stove, easy clean and has a whistle so no burning the kettle dry.
I have had it for many years and will continue to use it for many years to come.
Have a great day

Here is a link that might be useful: Food Service Direct

I don't know where it was made, but I have the All-Clad tea kettle and LOVE it! It heats up quickly and whistles every time. I also like the looks of it. We've had for it for several years now and it looks like new. Just my two cents.

mes444 wrote:

: I ... thought about All Clad as I have and love their pots and pans. But upon checking some reviews at Amazon about their tea kettles, it seems they are not up to their usual high standards...

We bought an AC tea kettle a couple of years ago and can relate to the Amazon reviews. The spout started leaking on ours too.

To their credit, AC honored the lifetime guarantee and have recently sent us a new one. The new kettle has been redesigned such that I don't think leakage will be a problem.

Of note, the new kettle is made in the PRC, not Italy.

I bought a Le Creuset tea kettle from TJ Maxx for $29! I love it and the whistle works quite well...

It sits in my stove all of the time...

We have an electric unit, sits on the counter on it's own base. It turns off when it reaches temperature, a safety feature I cannot live without in my multi-storied house. All it would take for me to lose my house is one distraction with unit that doesn't automatically shut off.

SharB, your wished-for copper tea kettle is also offered in stainless steel with or without the bottom by Williams Sonoma. It certainly is good looking.