Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle

Fellow Stagg EKG is an electric gooseneck kettle with a built-in thermometer, a temperature hold function. A minimal design that has made it the most photographed kettle on the internet, appearing in the background of nearly every pour-over coffee setup posted on social media. Its gooseneck spout provides precise control over water flow rate and placement, which matters for pour-over brewing because the distribution of water over the coffee bed affects extraction uniformity. Calibrated to produce a steady, narrow stream at any pouring angle, the EKG's spout performs consistently. A small LCD on the base shows the current water temperature in real time, and the dial lets you set a target temperature between 135 and 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Stainless steel with a matte powder coating in black, white, or copper forms the body. A counterweighted handle design balances the kettle's center of gravity so it pours comfortably. At 0.9 liters, it is sized for a single Chemex or Hario V60 brew, and heat-up time is about 3 minutes from cold to boiling. Fellow positions itself as a design company that makes coffee equipment. The EKG is the flagship product that communicates that identity because it looks like it belongs in a design museum rather than on a kitchen counter. At $165, it is expensive for a kettle, but the precision of the temperature control and the pour quality justify the cost for anyone who makes pour-over coffee daily. I use mine every morning and the routine of setting the temperature, waiting for the beep, and pouring in slow circles has become the most intentional part of my day.