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4 Best Gooseneck Kettles, According to Testing

These kettles feature precise pouring for coffee and temperature accuracy for tea.

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What separates a gooseneck kettle from a traditional electric tea kettle is its slender, curved pour spout that offers precise pouring control — whether you are gently saturating coffee grounds for pour-over coffee or adding just enough water to whisk up a cup of matcha.

In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, we've tested over 21 electric tea kettles, including seven gooseneck models, in the past decade alone. When analysts test gooseneck kettles in our Lab, we measure how long it takes for each kettle to come to a boil (filled with water at maximum and minimum capacity), assess the amount of settings for different types of teas and coffee as well as how well they maintain temperature, size and more.

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Gooseneck kettles can either be electric or for the stovetop. While stovetop models tend to be more affordable, many electric models offer temperature control and sometimes special features like a timer or Wi-Fi connectivity. Temperature control allows you to set the kettle to temperatures like 110ºF for baking projects like blooming yeast, 160ºF for delicate green tea, 175ºF for white tea varietals, 195ºF for oolong tea or 212ºF for herbal, black tea or even ramen.

Head to the bottom of this guide to see how we evaluate gooseneck kettles in our Lab, plus everything you need to know to shop for your perfect gooseneck kettle. Looking for other tools to upgrade your pour-over coffee setup? Check out our guides to the best coffee grinders, kitchen scales and coffee mugs.

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Best Overall Gooseneck Kettle

SAKI Baristan Electric Gooseneck Kettle

Baristan Electric Gooseneck Kettle

Pros

  • Comfortable nonslip rubber handle
  • Adjustable temperature
  • Brew stopwatch

Cons

  • No water level line on the exterior

SAKI Baristan Electric Gooseneck Kettle is a 2022 Kitchen Gear Award Winner with speedy and precise temperature control. In testing, it boiled its max capacity, 34 ounces of water in less than two minutes, which is very fast.

This model lets you adjust the water temperature between 104°F and 212°F so you can use it for baking, coffee and many different teas. It keeps track of the current temp and the target temp and can hold any temp for up to 60 minutes, but take note, it doesn't offer presets to help guide you to a temperature quickly. Plus, there's a brew stopwatch which allows for timing of brewing.

We found this kettle’s nonslip rubber handle comfortable and appreciated some of the safety features, including a red light that lets you know when the kettle is on and steam vents on the rim of the kettle versus on the lid to help prevent potential steam burns.

Like other gooseneck kettles on this list, we miss that this kettle doesn't have a window where you can check to see the status of boiling water or how much water is currently inside like some other kettles we tested do.

Capacity33.8 ounces
Dimensions8.7 x 8.7 x 11.6 inches
Weight5.3 pounds
MaterialStainless steel
SettingsStop watch, temperature control dial
WarrantyTwo-year
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Best Value Gooseneck Kettle

OXO Gooseneck Electric Kettle

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Pros

  • Affordable pricepoint
  • Built-in timer
  • Auto shut-off and 30-minute keep warm settings

Cons

  • No low temperature settings for baking

We've noticed that electric gooseneck kettles tend to be more expensive than traditional electric tea kettles, but this pick from OXO is just around $100, has a sleek design, great features and performed well in our tests. In our Lab testing we found this kettle to reach temperatures faster than other kettles tested, boiling 34 ounces in less than five minutes.

This 2023 Kitchen Gear Award Winner allows you to control temperatures in one-degree increments from 170 to 212°F. The range makes it ideal for both delicate teas and hot coffees, but not ideal for baking recipes that call for 110°F. Its built-in timer also stood out during our Lab test, which helps keep an eye on your pour-over timing by ensuring that coffee doesn't get over extracted, in turn making it bitter. Additional features include a keep warm setting, which automatically shuts off after 30 minutes for safety.

Capacity34 ounces
Dimensions10.4 x 7.8 x 13.4 inches
Weight5 pounds
MaterialStainless steel
SettingsTemperature control dial
WarrantyTwo-year
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Best stovetop gooseneck kettle

Hario V60 "Buono" Drip Kettle

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Pros

  • Affordable price point
  • Lightweight
  • Small footprint for storage

Cons

  • Only boils, cannot adjust the temperature

If you're looking for an affordable and easy-to-use gooseneck kettle, the V60 "Buono" Drip Kettle is a stovetop model that simply requires putting it on the stovetop and allowing it to come to a boil. While there isn't a built-in timer or adjustable temperature settings, this is an ideal kettle for pour-over coffee since it's normally brewed at 212°F. You can also use this kettle for French press coffee, oatmeal or a quick cup of ramen noodles.

While we haven't tested this model in our Lab yet, it's a gooseneck kettle that we've seen used in many coffee shops for pour-over coffee orders and is a best seller on Amazon with over 7,000 five-star reviews. It's a great pick if you're short on storage since it's got a small footprint without any cord or additional pieces and it's a lightweight kettle at just under half a pound.

Capacity27 ounces
Dimensions21 x 18 x 13 inches
Weight5 ounces
MaterialStainless steel
SettingsN/A
WarrantyN/A
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Best smart gooseneck kettle

Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Studio Electric Gooseneck Kettle

Stagg EKG Pro Studio Electric Gooseneck Kettle
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Pros

  • Sleek design
  • Easy-to-read control panel
  • Up to 3-year warranty

Cons

  • Expensive

This electric gooseneck kettle is not your basic gooseneck model, featuring the most amount of special settings out of all the kettles we've tested. Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Studio Electric Gooseneck Kettle features an easy-to-read control panel with precise temperature control, brew stopwatch, guide mode with temperature presets, remote scheduler mode, adjustable temperature hold and Wi-Fi connectivity.

In testing, this kettle received high scores in speed and temperature accuracy of boiling water and the control panel was bright and easy to follow. One thing we noticed in testing is that the steam is released through a small oval hole in the lid and the consumers should use caution around the hole when the kettle is boiling water to prevent any steam burns.

While this kettle is an investment, it comes with a two-year warranty automatically and if you register your kettle, you receive an additional year of protection. We've also tested the Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle, which at a lower price point performed well too.

Capacity30 ounces
Dimensions10.4 x 6.8 x 7.9 inches
Weight5 pounds
MaterialStainless steel
SettingsTemperature control dial, brew stopwatch, guide mode, scheduler, adjustable hold mode
Warranty3-year, if you register product
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How we test the best gooseneck kettles

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In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances & Innovation Lab we've tested over 21 kettles in the last decade, including at least seven gooseneck models. We've collected almost 1,000 datapoints, including hundreds of water temperature readings to determine temperature accuracy and consistency of each kettle.

how we test electric kettles
Philip Friedman

In Lab testing, we measure how long it takes for kettles to come to 110ºF (for baking), 160ºF (green tea), 175ºF (white tea), 195ºF (oolong tea) and 212ºF (herbal, black tea or coffee) both at maximum water capacity and minimum.

Kettles are ranked high if they boil within 1.5 minutes or less per 8 ounces of water and also how well they maintain temperature in the keep warm phase. Temperatures are also taken at each temperature setting to ensure that kettles are accurately heating to the correct temperature.

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tools for testing gooseneck kettles
Philip Friedman

When it comes to gooseneck kettles we consider data points like programmable temperatures and settings for different types of teas and coffee, size, plus overall ease of use. We also pay extra attention to the gooseneck spout and how much control you have while pouring the kettle. The temperature of high touch points on the kettle are also evaluated with an infrared thermometer.

Pictured here are just a few of the tools that are used to test each gooseneck kettle: two types of thermometers for water and surface temps, timer and measuring cups.

What to look for when buying a gooseneck kettle

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✔️ Materials: All electric kettles that we tested had stainless steel on the interior and exterior. Some stainless steel models are double-walled which helps the kettle retain heat even once the kettle has been turned off. Glass models allow you to monitor the boiling of your water; we find stainless steel models more durable and easy-to-clean. There are also a few ceramic models on the market as well, which are less durable than stainless steel models, but resemble traditional tea kettles in design and style.

✔️ Stovetop vs. electric: There are two main types of gooseneck kettles to choose from based on your specific needs and desired price point.

  • Stovetop gooseneck kettles tend to be more affordable and have fewer pieces involved, however you cannot control the temperature and they require access to a stovetop.
  • Electric gooseneck kettles often have more features than stovetop options, commonly you can adjust their temperature and sometimes set a timer for timing out your brew time. They can be more expensive and require access to electricity.

✔️ Features: Some gooseneck kettles offer more features than others. Some helpful features to look for are the ability to adjust temperature, temperature presets, a brew timer and cord storage in the base of the kettle.

✔️Size: Majority of the kettles we tested had a 34-ounce capacity, which is enough for two to three cups of coffee. Thanks to the small size, these kettles boil water fast and the smaller size allows for you to have precise control while pouring.

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    Is a gooseneck kettle worth it?

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    A gooseneck kettle is worth purchasing if you want to elevate your coffee bar setup or if you simply take your morning pour-over very seriously. Gooseneck kettles have a sleek and stylish design by nature and offer great uses besides just for coffee. They can be used for various teas, soups or oatmeal, but there are many other tea kettles that can accommodate those use cases as well. Consumers primarily choose a gooseneck over a traditional kettle because they are looking for the precise control that gooseneck pour spouts over.

    Why trust Good Housekeeping?

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    Eva Bleyer has professionally tested all kinds of kitchen equipment, from oven ranges to juicers to kitchen scales to blenders. Eva has rigorously tested over 11 kettles (including some many gooseneck models) in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab. Eva's electric gooseneck kettle is one of her most used appliances, which she uses daily for everything from matcha to pour-over to oatmeal.

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    Eva Bleyer
    Kitchen Appliances Lab Reviews Analyst

    Eva (she/her) is a reviews analyst in the Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she tests kitchen gear, home appliances and culinary innovations. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor of science in food studies, nutrition and public health and is a trained chef through the Natural Gourmet Institute. Eva has more than 10 years of experience in the food industry, working as a food stylist, personal chef and marketing manager.

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