Farberware 50123 Classic Tiburon 2-1/2-Quart Whistling Stainless-Steel Teakettle
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Farberware 50123 Classic Tiburon 2-1/2-Quart Whistling Stainless-Steel Teakettle
Customer Review: Incredible Buy at $12.99 Sale Price
Summary: 5 Stars
I had my Revereware whistling tea kettle for 20 years, and it finally developed a little rust spot on the interior and lost part of its whistle mechanism this month. I used that little kettle an average of twice a day, so I estimate I boiled water in it over 14,000 times! When I tried to replace it, I found the 'new' Revere kettles are flimsy in comparison .... a pale ghost of the old workhorse. I searched and searched for a replacement kettle I could live with; price was not an issue. I got my Tiburon teakettle last week and have had a chance to take it for a test drive. After reading some of the reviews on this kettle, I didn't know if I'd be happy with the spout mechanism, but it is really a nice feature and easy to use. I especially like the way it 'locks' open until manually closed. The little top-fill lid is a great feature and will allow me to keep the inside spotless. The way this kettle flares out on the bottom to completely cover the large electric burners on my stove is impressive .... water heats very quickly, and the top and sides of the kettle stay cool. The handle is sturdy and pretty, and it stays completely cool to the touch. The whistle is delightful ... more than strong enough to alert me to boiling water, but it doesn't set my dog to howling if I leave it whistling for 10 seconds. This is a really pretty design, much nicer than kettles I looked at in my local department store that were priced at 3 or 4 times as much. This kettle seems to be worth the $40 full retail price, but if you can get it on sale for $12.99 (as I did), grab it! I don't really expect 14,000 servings of tea from any kettle in this day of throwaway appliances, but this is a good buy.Customer Review: Good for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had this tea kettle for 4 years and it is still working fine. No parts have broken, the whistle starts of low then quickly builds in volume, and it remains shiny. The handle never seems hot to me at all, not by a long shot. It also seems to boil water very quickly. That said, I am usually only boiling the equivalent of a cup or two at a time. The one time I filled the kettle to the brink, it did take a while to boil. I still didn't notice the handle heating up any, but I can see how theoretically that might happen if the kettle had to be on the fire a long time to heat a full kettle of water.
I'm frankly quite surprised by the amount of negative comments and am wondering if something has changed in the manufacture of the kettle so that new purchasers are getting a worse kettle than I got 4 years ago. I came on here to buy another one simply because I am noticing some discoloration at the bottom of the kettle (because I accidentally left it on the fire with the whistle lid open, so that it burned the kettle after the water was all gone). Not sure if it is a health hazard, but for only $20, why take a chance.
Though I probably shouldn't deduct a star on that account, since I am the one who burned the kettle by forgetting to close the lid and then forgetting I'd left it on the stove, I can't quite bring myself to give a perfect rating to a kettle I have to replace after only 4 years. I think if it was thicker steel it still wouldn't have been so damaged by the time I could smell the burning, but who knows. Anyway, if you're looking to get a decent kettle for $20, this one is a good buy.
Customer Review: I've searched a long time for this one!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've searched a long time for a decent teakettle. I actually drink a lot of tea, and have been through about 8 teakettles looking for one that I could love. I've found it! This teakettle has a cute little design (the flared bottom) that is also very practical. It covers more surface area, so it boils faster - and it really does. I've always hated the whistle on teapots, and usually find myself tripping over the cats on my way to grab the kettle off the stove because I couldn't handle the noise. This whistle is nice and gentle, it doesn't make me jump out of my skin, and my husband can sleep through it. I haven't experienced the diminished whistle mentioned in other reviews. The handle is comfortable from whichever position you grab it, and high enough so that you aren't burning yourself when you grab it, you can get the lid off easily, and since your hand isn't right over the spout, no danger of steam burns. The only thing I would recommend is flipping the cover open before you pick up the kettle - it's slightly awkward until you get used to it.
When I was ready to buy a new teapot, I was prepared to spend a lot of money to finally get a decent one. I didn't need to - this economical find has everything I was looking for. I've actually purchased three - one for me, one for my sister-in-law, and one for my mother. We're all very happy!
Customer Review: I use this to make coffee
Summary: 5 Stars
This kettle is great for boiling water for French Press and Melitta Cone coffee. Because of its efficient design, this kettle boils water almost as quickly as an Electric Kettle (it takes less than 4 minutes to boil a quart of water on an electric stove). The upside to this kettle, unlike an Electric Kettle, is it doesn't eat up more counter space, and looks nice sitting on the stove. Also, its stainless steel design will keep the water from cooling down while you pour the hot water on the coffee grounds. This is absolutely critical for a good brew.
I really love the spout. With many kettles, you have to constantly push a button in order to keep the spout open. With this kettle, you can keep the spout securely open without having to constantly press down on a button. This makes it easier to carefully pour the hot water over the coffee grounds.
The whistle isn't very loud, but it is loud enough to tell you the water is boiling. Honestly, I don't understand why some reviewers want a whistle that is loud enough to wake up the neighborhood. You can pretty well figure out how long it takes to boil water in this kettle after using it a few times. You might not hear it if you want to go upstairs and scream at your kids, but it is never a very swift idea to leave things boiling on a stove unattended.
Customer Review: Dissappointed - don't do the same mistake
Summary: 2 Stars
Oops, the price is down. I bought it for $19.....yeah anyway,
I have had this pot for around a month. At first, I was impressed with the look, size and the good built. It has a good handle with a firm cap that makes it boil really quickly. Unfortunately, right after my first use , multiple 0.5cm red/brown spots appear right in the inside. They kept the same throughout the next uses, they don't affect the use/taste but just annoying. Another down side, its nice appearing bell-shaped pot is making the round smaller and I had troubles getting tea bags inside without hurting myself with hot steam. Its shape also makes it harder for water to dry out after washing and water tends to collect at the sides. Last thing, I noticed that the screw that holds the handle right down at the back was gone. I don't know when exactly that happened. So, It is now harder to use with one-sided screwed handle. I used this pot for less than ten times and I never filled it up more than an inch-1/2L. Apparently, it couldn't stand even a couple of months with light gentle use.
Pros: Nice look, great cap, heats up pretty quickly
Cons: not sturdy enough --- cheap aluminum material
Bottom line: I don't recommend this to a friend. Get your business somewhere else.