Demeyere Resto 6.3-qt Stainless Steel Tea Kettle

We use very large tea bags (Paradise 1 ounce tea bags sold elsewhere on Amazon) and use gallon pitchers to make them in. Most tea kettles are less than 4 quarts. This kettle is 6 quarts and well over a gallon. In about 20 minutes on our propane burners, we can heat a gallon of water to a boil, and make a pitcher of tea which will last a day or so. The tea is consumed hot, cold with milk, and iced as iced tea with or without sugar (but often with lemon). The kettle is beautiful, though it needs to be cleaned occasionally. The machining is well done, there was no residue, or solder that concerned us with this kettle. It is very large and has much heavier gauge steel than other smaller kettles. It's very heavy empty, and amazingly heavy when full of boiling hot water. Though my wife, who is not a body builder, has managed for years to operate this kettle and loves it. We needed a second kettle for a new kitchen we acquired and ordered a 2nd kettle. Our older kettle was listed as 6.5 quarts, and sold for $84.95 from a different company (but shipped via Amazon). I was pleased to see the same kettle still being sold, but at a lower price. In 2 years of daily use, our older kettle has shown virtually no sign of wear. The only con for this kettle is no whistle, you must check on it, or set a timer. I have thought about looking for an after market whistle, but it really hasn't been an issue. With over 2 years of use we have never run this kettle beyond it's ability to hold water. It takes a long time to boil off a gallon. If you make a gallon of water at a time, it's a great quality product and looks wonderful in a kitchen.

This is a beautiful kettle and I love how well made it is. So glad I made this purchase!

This unit is easy cleanup with the good quality stainless steel. Wide top provides easy access for thorough cleaning.

Great kettle!

I needed a no frills induction compatible tea kettle. Many I tried, including one from China on Amazon are crap. The Chinese kettle had RUST in the bottom! This demeyere kettle is beautiful, strong stainless steel. Handle is tight so I have control when I pour. Capacity is awesome. The Packaging was above and beyond (not packaged by or shipped by Amazon) great shipping box, inside packaging was wonderful. Looks exactly like the picture, and can be used on any cooking surface. Zero buyers regret.

The first 4.25 quart Bistrot by Demeyere (so-called "Belgium") Resto Water Kettle, arrived with its cover knob broken in two. The second one came with a dent in its side. Both were from Kitchen Kapers. The third, from Healthy Home and Kitchen, is expected tomorrow. Will it be "strike-3" or a slow grounder to the pitcher? Stay tuned. Can't comment on its serviceability because I haven't had the chance to use it yet. But, yes, having "Belgium" in the title of this Indonesian-made product is deceptive advertising. Amazon should correct this for its own reputation's sake. Were it not for Amazon's excellent return policy ("you don't like it, send it back at our expense") I would have certainly gone elsewhere after the second strike. Bistrot by Demeyere Belgium Resto Water Kettle 4.25-qt. EDITED REVIEW: The 3rd kettle arrived in perfect condition. I've used it for about a week and, with one exception, find no problems. The exception is the comparatively small circumference of the heating area on the kettle bottom. I agree with other users that this restriction unduly lengthens the boiling time. That's because a high gas flame would exceed the kettle's heating area, sending flames up the side of the kettle. The lack of a whistle is a minor nuisance. However, the steam issuing from the spout is an adequate boiling signal. I especially like the long gracefully designed spout that is functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. The handle gets only mildly warm, so no problem there. The cover is excellent: tight fitting yet removable with moderate pressure. The general design is extremely attractive. Good value for the price. Based on my further experience, I will change my rating to 4-stars out-of-5.

Just received this tea kettle. Washing it out was not difficult, except that neither in the description nor in the reviews did I see mention of a strainer at the interior end of the spout, and I don't recall any mention of whether it was dishwasher safe. I would have liked for this to be an item I could put in the dishwasher, but the instructions indicate that one should hand wash only. Had I known this, I might well have decided against it, as I cannot clean the other face of the strainer. The kettle certainly is lovely and it is ample in size. I can't say it comes to the boil especially quickly, but as this is my first ever tea kettle, I can compare it only to boiling water in a medium saucepan which has a wider base, therefore allowing for a larger flame on my gas stove. The kettle features a very faint, rather half-hearted vent/whistle, which will only alert you if you are near the stove, so remember not to go far from it. Pouring is smooth and easy, the handle remains cool enough to hold without a potholder, and the lid is secure enough to stay in place during pouring. It is not worth the trouble to return it and then to shop all over again for the perfect replacement, but I might not have purchased this particular kettle had I the chance to examine it first in person.

Update vom 06.12.2021 Der Kessel hat am Boden (innen) ein Loch. Der Boden ist am Loch etwas nach oben gekommen. Ich habe den kleinen Riss in meiner Schlosserei etwas zuschlagen und danach einen Schweisspunkt darauf setzen lassen. Abschliessend mit der Flex wieder plan schleifen lassen. Handwerklich okay. Der Kessel selbst hat einen so dünnen Boden, daß der Erfolg des Schweissens eben auch nur so lala ausgefallen ist. Die Anschaffung des Kessels war ein Flop. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ein grosser 4 Liter Edelstahlwasserkessel der auf einem Induktionskochfeld tadellos funktioniert. Der renommierte Belgische Hersteller Demeyere lässt diesen Kessel heute leider auch in einem Billigland produzieren. Die Produktionskostenersparnis geht in die Taschen von Demeyere. Die Qualität ist trotzdem gut.