Is my relatively unknown kettle bottlenecking my setup?
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Hello,
I have just pre-ordered a Lagom P100 yesterday, and started wondering if my (Dualit) gooseneck kettle is not up to task? I say this because everyone and their mom seem to have the Stagg EKG Kettle and I can't see why. It's far more expensive and I'm not sure of the returns.
I am for spending money on coffee gadgets when I think it's sensible in terms of connivence and results.
I have just pre-ordered a Lagom P100 yesterday, and started wondering if my (Dualit) gooseneck kettle is not up to task? I say this because everyone and their mom seem to have the Stagg EKG Kettle and I can't see why. It's far more expensive and I'm not sure of the returns.
I am for spending money on coffee gadgets when I think it's sensible in terms of connivence and results.
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The advantage of the stag is temperature control and a restricted spout that makes pouring accurately easy, other than that and it's looks, it's just a kettle.
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I am also wondering how superior its flow accuracy is
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If you can pour in a way that makes you happy, it matters not. If you can't, you can always put something in the spout where it meets the kettle to slow it down. It was a common discussion point in the past.
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I know of people who find the Stagg too slow for some techniques. I'm happy with a couple other kettles that aren't as expensive.
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Unfortunately, my current Dualit kettle simply doesn't get slow enough. What other kettles are you happy with?
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Funny enough, my mom bought one after seeing mine so you are spot on.I say this because everyone and their mom seem to have the Stagg EKG Kettle
I had a Breville kettle before the Stagg. It was bigger and a bit bulky. I really liked the size of the Stagg when I saw it in person at a local cafe. The baseplate is small, the screen is very legible, and the controls are simple. I haven't had a recipe I couldn't pour fast enough through the Stagg yet. It looks nice and heats quickly.
Fellow runs coupons quite often. I think I got mine when they did a 15-20% off sale, so it wasn't too bad.
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Because we also use it for tea, this is a big advantage. You set the target temperature and forget it as you are working on other things.ira wrote:The advantage of the stag is temperature control.
It's too slow for something like a Clever Dripper. For me, anyway.Jeff wrote:I know of people who find the Stagg too slow for some techniques.
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I've used a Bonavita for years, long before the Brewista mess here in the US and the price increases. I also have a Timemore that works well for me. Both seem to me to be relatively high-flow kettles. They may not be what you are looking for if you want a kettle that restricts the flow more than what you have.
There may be some useful insights in James Hoffman's review, which includes the Dualit.
There may be some useful insights in James Hoffman's review, which includes the Dualit.
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If all you're doing is tea and Clever, Fellow makes a tea kettle version of the Stagg.Quester wrote:It's too slow for something like a Clever Dripper. For me, anyway.