Contemporary Zen whistling tea kettle holds 1-5/8 quarts
Made of enamel on steel for durable yet lightweight construction
Arched, Asian-style handle; spout flips open for pouring
Stainless-steel rim resists chips; heat-resistant phenolic lid knob
Editorial Review:
Infuse your kitchen with serenity, with the Zen teakettle from Le Creuset. Constructed of enamel on steel and finished in a tranquil Kiwi color, this unique teakettle has a locking handle for safe, easy lifting and pouring. The handle and the lid know are also heat resistant for your safety and comfort. Le Creuset's Zen Teakettle comes with a lifetime guarantee. A few simple guidelines will keep your beautiful teakettle in tip-top condition: 1) Cover the bottom with water before heating, 2) Do not overfill; -3/4 full is maximum, 3) Match the kettle base to the size of the burner, 4) Do not leaving kettle simmering for long periods in case it might boil dry 5) Wash in hot water with a mild detergent, and 6) Avoid leaving water in the kettle when not in use. Imported from France. Capacity: 1.6 qt.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Teakettle that travels:
We wash dishes part of the year in a small motorhome. Since water and hot water is a premium, my wife wanted a teakettle to fill with hot water and use to rinse the dishes. This Le Creuset matches the decor of our motorhome and works great!
substandard product received twice-Amazon send no more:
I ordered the Zen tea kettle/Caribean. I received in timely manner but had to return two kettles that were defective: chipped enamel, black marks, bubbled inside. Amazon would not ship me a third. I wonder if Amazon is selling seconds? I called Le Crueset and they said there shouldn't have been any defects. Very unsatisfied that Amazon could not ship a quality product. Are they going to re-ship the defects to another unsuspecting customer?
Beautiful Design:
A few years ago while watching a Friends show I noticed a teakettle on the stove and thought it might be interesting to own a red teakettle after years of making tea in my coffee maker. The result is a more pleasant and comforting tea experience. Not only do you drink the tea sooner, it tastes much better when the water is at a full boil. The whistle on this teakettle is amusing and you may have to adjust the temperature to get just the right whistle. Boiling the water too slowly produces a funny "who... more info
Product: Awesome, Service: Not Awesome:
I couldn't wait for my new tea kettle to arrive, I drink tea daily and had been suffering along with a broken kettle that burned my fingers and had a broken whistle. When the box finally arrived and I opened it up, the kettle was GORGEOUS. Except for a pencil eraser sized chip in the enamel. There was no return form in the box, and all of the information online instructed me to use the "enclosed easy return form." After some research, I found a customer service email to write to. The response I got was that... more info