OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Pour Over Kettle, 1 L, Gooseneck Electric Kettle, Stainless Steel with Timer Review (2026)

Who This Kettle Fits

This kettle suits someone with a small kitchen counter who brews both coffee and tea and does not want two separate kettles for the different temperatures each drink prefers. The adjustable range and preset temperature buttons mean pour over coffee, green tea, and more delicate herbal blends can each get water closer to their ideal temperature instead of a single all-purpose boil. A built-in timer adds a practical touch for anyone following a bloom-then-pour coffee routine or steeping tea for a specific number of minutes. It is a weaker fit for someone who only ever boils water for black tea or instant coffee, since the adjustable temperature feature adds cost without much day to day benefit for a single fixed use, and for anyone chasing the fastest possible boil or tightest temperature accuracy, since independent testing found this kettle runs a little warmer than its target, especially on cooler tea settings.

Capacity, Material and Controls

The kettle holds 1 liter of water in a stainless steel body suited to a gooseneck pour over stream for controlled, slow pouring over coffee grounds or tea leaves. Independent lab testing measured the kettle at about 1.58 pounds and rated its 1500 watt heating element among the faster boilers in its test group. Temperature is adjustable across a wide range with dedicated preset buttons for common coffee and tea temperatures, so a specific setting can be selected without dialing in a number each time. A built-in timer helps track brew stages such as a coffee bloom or a tea steep, and the base rotates so the kettle can be lifted off cordless from any handle direction for pouring.

Everyday Use and Cleanup

Day to day, picking a preset and letting the kettle heat and hold at that temperature removes the guesswork of watching a stovetop kettle for the right moment to pour. The gooseneck spout is built for a slow, controlled stream, which matters more for pour over coffee than for simply filling a mug or teapot. The stainless steel exterior is easy to wipe down after use, though like most steel kettles it will show water spots and fingerprints if not dried after each use. Because the kettle lifts free of its base, pouring does not require managing a cord, which helps when pouring over a dripper set on a scale. Independent testing noted the display and controls are easy to read without needing to slide the whole unit closer on the counter.

How It Compares to Rival Gooseneck Kettles

Independent testing that included this kettle alongside rivals ranked Fellow's Stagg EKG Pro models above it for more precise, to-the-degree temperature control and a color display, though those kettles hold less water and cost more. The original Fellow Stagg EKG, without the Pro upgrades, sits closer in price and still edges ahead on temperature precision according to that same testing. Against similarly priced electric gooseneck kettles like the INTASTING and Greater Goods models, OXO's larger 1 liter capacity is an advantage for brewing more than a single cup or a full pot of tea at once. Buyers who mainly want the tightest possible temperature accuracy for delicate green tea should weigh the Fellow lineup instead, while those who want more water per heating cycle may prefer sticking with this OXO kettle.

Final Verdict and Who Should Look Elsewhere

This kettle earns its place for a small kitchen that regularly brews both coffee and tea and wants one appliance with adjustable temperature and a built-in timer rather than a single fixed boil setting. Its 1 liter capacity and gooseneck spout make it a practical, if not class-leading, choice for pour over routines. Independent testing found it runs a touch warmer than its target on cooler tea settings, so anyone chasing the most precise degree-by-degree control for delicate tea should look toward the Fellow Stagg EKG Pro lineup instead, accepting a smaller kettle and a higher price for that precision. Someone who only needs a basic kettle for boiling water without adjustable temperatures will likely find the added cost hard to justify.

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