Fellow – Stagg EKG Electric Pour-Over Kettle – Matte Black
$165.00
Last updated on July 29, 2024 2:21 am Details
The electric kettle that pours as good as it looks! Uniting stunning design with thoughtful features and a simplistic user interface, Fellow’s Stagg EKG Electric Pour-Over Kettle packs a powerful punch. With to-the-degree temperature control, a quick heat time, and a Brew Stopwatch, this kettle takes the home brewer’s coffee game to the next level.
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Fellow – Stagg EKG Electric Pour-Over Kettle – Matte Black
$165.00
NyVetteGuy –
I was very excited to get the Stagg EKG Kettle as the most important thing to me is tea and coffee that are at the proper temperature.
Operation is simple as plugging it in and turning it on.
Once you add water, turn on, set the desired temp and within just over 5 minutes your water is ready to go, lower temps will be reached at quicker times, I tested for the max at 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
You can also set a hold temp that will be held for up to 60 minutes. If you don’t set a hold time the kettle will only maintain temp for 5 minutes.
Overall I think this is a great kitchen addition.
The only complaint I have is there is no beep or noise to let you know you have reached your desired temp, otherwise it’s perfect.
Pics are of the Stagg EKG and of the timer indicating the amount of time it took to get to 212 degrees.
DaveW –
The Fellow Stag EKG is an electric kettle designed for coffee drinkers who want to use a pour-over method. I myself am not a coffee drinker, but my partner is a bit of a coffee aficionado. I do tend to be the one that makes the coffee, and apparently I do a solid job of it. Prior to using the Stagg we used several coffee prep methods – traditional drip, French press, Keurig pods, cappuccino machine, and pour over. We had just started trying the pour-over style a few weeks before getting the Stagg because we were gifted a pour-over carafe.
Prior to the Stagg I used a regular electric kettle with a spout at the top. My results were mixed because it was difficult to control the flow and the weight of the kettle made it even more difficult. My batches were hit and miss, so I was happy to change things up and try out the Stagg.
My first impression with pulling the Stagg out of its box was that it was very well made. The matte black finish looked striking, and the overall design is aesthetically pleasing. The heater base is also well designed and simple. I set it up on my countertop, and I really liked the look – this is an appliance that doesn’t need to be hidden away when not in use because it looks sharp. The handle is sturdy and very well attached to the kettle body. The shape of the handle is also ergonomically designed to help you balance the kettle as you pour it. The lid for the kettle fits snugly into the opening, and doesn’t feel like it would pop out while pouring. The spout comes from the bottom of the kettle where the water is the hottest – this also means it starts pouring with a small amount of tipping, and it doesn’t slosh. The flow of the water coming out of the spout is very smooth, so you won’t be splashing water about as you pour.
Heating up the water is a pretty easy task. I usually fill up the cup that will be used and dump that into the kettle, and then add a little extra for wastage. After that you pop the lid on and drop it onto the base. The base has 3 buttons to interact with – 2 can be found by reach to the back and then the main knob. When reach to the back the button slider on the left changes from Fahrenheit to Celsius, and the other sets the temperature hold. The main knob controls the set temp – range is from 104-212 °F. The help documents say the ideal temp setting for coffee is 195-205 °F. After bringing the water up to temp you press and hold the knob down for a few seconds to start a countdown timer from 3. Once the timer starts you begin your pour. The guide tells you to pour a certain amount based on how much coffee you added, and then wait 30 seconds for the coffee to bloom. From there it tells you to continue your pour over the next 2.5-3 minutes. You can vary this time based on how strong you want your coffee to come out. While you are doing this the digital readout screen is keeping time for you, so you can maintain a consistent pace.
I found that the kettle could heat up a mostly full pot from 115 °F tap water to 200 °F in about 2ish minutes, so pretty quick to be honest. The kettle itself is easy to handle even though it has a sturdy weight to it. I did find myself getting a bit tired pouring a big multi-cup carafe, but only because I did it on my kitchen countertop, which made me have to raise the kettle higher to pour. When I moved the operation to my kitchen table I had a better height advantage and could maintain a much easier pour for a full 3-4 cup carafe. The coffee I was able to make for my GF came out great. I had been dialing in the pour times to get it to the strength she likes. She likes to add a splash of creamer and whipped cream, and I add a little chocolate sauce drizzle for her. I brewed the coffee at 200 °F, and that combined with the creamer made the drink the perfect temp to be able to sip it right away without it being scalding hot. This was a big plus for her because the temp control on the drip and Keurig can sometimes be a little hot, so she has to wait a few minutes for it to cool off. I also used the Stagg to heat up water to use in our French press, which has made that experience even better as well due to the ability to precisely control the temperature. Overall, when rating her coffee experience she ranks the pour over with the Stagg at the top. It gave the best/strongest/most consistent cup out of our array of coffee making gadgets. The drip still makes a great cup and is the most convenient when she is in a rush, so we won’t be getting rid of that anytime soon. The French press will get some more usage as well because of Stagg.
Aside from brewing coffee I found the Stagg EKG to be useful brewing other drinks like hot chocolate and tea. Due to the speedy heat up times I could brew these drinks much quicker than with my old electric kettle or even stovetop. I also used it to make some ramen bowls and cup-o-noodles for a snack. These are obviously off label usages but the Stagg worked great for them. Now I don’t have a need really for my other kettle, which is what I had used to make these items.
Overall, I really like the Fellow Stagg EKG. It is very stylishly designed which is important for an appliance you may wish to leave out on the counter. It also performs exceptionally well in my usage. It heats the water quickly and accurately. Its also easy to pour in a consistent manor. The base has a simple design that is fairly intuitive to use. It also has a the ability to serve multiple roles in my kitchen, so its not a single task appliance. I don’t really have a negative thing to say about the Stagg EKG.
Androidaholic –
The Fellow – Stagg EKG Electric Pour-Over Kettle is a great example of a small kitchen appliance done right. With the simple push-button/ dial on the right and the round aesthetically matching LCD screen on the left getting your water the right temperature for a great pour-over of freshly ground coffee beans of your choice has never been easier. Mine came defaulted to Fahrenheit which is great for me but you can switch it to Celsius if that is your preference. Other than that just set the warmer to 60 minutes or less depending on your use scenario and morning routine perhaps and you are ready to have this sleek little kettle as part of your daily routine or perhaps a weekend special occasion coffee adventure trying different fresh beans. While this kettle may be aimed squarely at the fresh coffee pour over market lets not forget that there are many other uses in a variety of food preparation situations where it will also come in very handy. Boiling water at precise temperatures is a very useful option to have in your arsenal of small kitchen appliances. This Fellow – Stagg EKG Electric Pour Over is a well executed piece of artistic kitchen appliance that can come in handy for the coffee pour over expert or for other things like making some instant mashed potatoes or ramen noodles. It is a little pricey I suppose but I have not seen anything else that does what The Fellow does while doing it with such simplified elegance. I would definitely recommend it to someone looking for such a device!
TECHBEENGOOD –
The checklist for a successful pour-over, coffee-making experience must include a way to heat up the water in a manner that is accurate and repeatable. If you’ve done this before, you know that a controlled, slow pour of the heated water is a critical feature. This Fellow Stagg EKG pour-over kettle is an attractive counter-top appliance that we’re adding to our kitchen tool kit.
The Fellow Stagg EKG kettle has the simplest of controls which includes (viewed from the front):
1- an LCD readout on the left,
2- a POWER switch with dial-in temperature setting on the right, which also has a stop watch function,
3- a Fahrenheit/Celcius slide switch on the rear left panel, (set and forget)
4- A slide switch on the rear right panel switch which HOLDS or maintains the desired temperature for an hour. (you can probably set and forget this, too.)
Operation requires FILLing the kettle with water up to the MAX line, setting the temperature and waiting for the 1200 watt heater to do its thing. It’s fast and, if you’ve set the hold, it maintains the water temperature for the hour. This is where the Stagg EKG design makes your coffee predictable and repeatable. The spout design means it is virtually impossible to pour too fast. We found the speed is just right and controlling the flow is easy. The kettle capacity at the MAX line was sufficient to fill almost 4, 8oz coffee cups.
The EKG has a nice balance to it which helps compensate for the tilt required to get the hot water flowing.The lid fits snugly so it’s not popping off. You will need to be careful with the vent holes, which, though they are off to one side, sends steam toward the knob. It wasn’t a problem, because we don’t fuss with the cap while pouring.
This is a lovely addition to the pour-over coffee-making process. It looks good while improving our coffee. It helps make us look like we know what we’re doing. We can endorse that.
emiliosic –
This kettle is much form as it is functional.
Let’s just say it looks great (And it comes in several color options), so it’s something people would like to ‘show off’ in the kitchen.
The base is a perfect square, very minimalistic with a matrix display on one corner that is barely noticeable when off, and a single control knob on the other. On the rear of the base there’s the power cable and two switches: One for the hold function and other for the F/C reading setting.
The kettle is all metal, except for its base where it holds the heating element, and the handle is a high-quality plastic (for my black model) or real wood for other color options. The manufacturer also sells replacement handles in walnut or maple if you feel like splurging on a wooden handle.
The gooseneck design and the balanced handle allows for a very precise and steady pouring. This design manages to make it comfortable to hold while pouring, and the narrow gooseneck lets pour the right volume of water.
The precise temperature control is incredible, with precision up to a single degree. It uses a ‘PID Controller’, which is a system used in industrial applications. Basically, it continuously measures the current water temperature and adjusts the power level appropriately to reach the target temperature, without ‘overshooting’ like conventional kettles.
Why is this precision important? Coffee burns acid at the boiling temperature of 212 degrees, but is much less acid if brewed around 190-195 F.
So this kettle is ideal for pour over, which is basically pouring the coffee beans into a (paper) filter, let it bloom with a bit of water (this is key to control acidity), wait about 30 seconds to let the beans air out the acid chemicals and then slowly pour in circles for an even brew, into a decanter or mug.
I can now consistently get brew my coffee without heartburn and tastes great.
The hold function (switch on the back) sets it to keep the water temperature for up to 1 hour.
Also note that holding on the knob activates a brewing stopwatch. They though of everything.
Now the tea drinker in the house also loves this kettle, so much that we put away the tea kettle and just use this exclusively. The temperature control also works great for different teas that need to brew at different temperatures (212 F for black tea also works great with this kettle).
There are a couple of considerations however: Because it’s all metal, the body of the kettle gets uncomfortably hot, and particularly, the cover has vent holes so it gets too hot to remove without using kitchen mittens. Also pressing the on button sometimes does not turn on the kettle. I found that pressing the button, lifting the kettle and pressing it again works. Not sure if this quirk is a safety feature, but I did not find an explanation for it on the manual.
Overall, if you’re nearly obsessed about good coffee, a precision kettle makes a big difference, and reduces the acidity of the brewed coffee, and let’s be honest, it looks great.
Naztynestor –
My fiancé had her eyes on this Fellow STAGG electric kettle and we finally have it! we drink a lot of warm tea at night, pouring hot water from Fellow electric kettle is way faster than warming a pot of hot water with a kettle using the stove, first time owning an electric kind but I could why she wanted this particular brand, the look is very modern/ simplistic and for me it looks elegant. from the box you get the main kettle it self and the warmer station for it. the kettle and the warmer have a matted black look to it, with a very thin pointed tip. the warmer station literally on have one button, you can press it to turn it on, turn it left and right to change your temperature all the way max of 212 F. on the left you have the LED lights that shows the current temperature of the kettle and for keeping the warmer on it will hold it on that temperature as well. again for me it’s so simple and such an amazing product that i’ve started to love from the past few days of using it.
i’ve tested to see how fast it will reach certain temperature, having 200F as the temperature goal, the kettle got there in 47 seconds. that’s crazy quick! I decided to test the kettle on my 4th day of having it. and this time with more water inside. for this test I wanted to check how fast it will reach the max temperature of 212F. from 75F to 212F the warmer took 2 minutes and 39 seconds. it’s so impressive considering it takes more than 5 minutes on regular kettle using gas stove.
pouring hot water out from the kettle was also been an amazing experience for us, you get zero spills from this electric kettle. the design is amazing it’s well thought out spilling issues with this was definitely on their high list because anybody want a hot water spilling out when you pour. if you’re into simplistic look that delivers i’d highly recommend you Fellow STAGG Electric Kettle, this will get heavy uses in my house hold.
SimpleLiving –
I am very pleased with this kettle. For starters, I love its minimalist, modern design. It is also super easy to use and gives me so much control over the water temperature. I am especially excited for its 60 minute hold feature because sometimes there are things you need to do in between preparing the perfect cup of coffee and tea that take longer than expected. The water will not get cold if I take a few extra minutes to finish what I am doing. I also love how quickly the water heats up in the kettle. It is just very convenient and efficient. Moreover, the Fahrenheit and Celsius feature is super helpful, especially when following a recipe and specific and precise temperatures are needed. The water pours so smoothly! Honestly, I do not have any complaints or concerns about this kettle. It does not overheat, and it makes making a delicious cup of coffee or tea super easy. In a household of coffee and tea lovers, this kettle is wonderful!
elitegangsta –
If you are a coffee or tea enthusiast/connoisseur this is the kettle for you. It checks all of the boxes: simple, functional, aesthetically beautiful.
Setup is simple. Plug it in, place kettle on heating element base, pour in desired water, click disk, turn knob to desired temperature and wait for water to heat to desired temperature. I found using 1 cup / 8oz of water it takes about 1 minute to fully hear to 190 degrees. There are buttons on the back which alter the operational behavior. There is a toggle to go between Celsius and Fahrenheit. There is another to toggle hold on or off. Hold means when the kettle is placed on the base, it will maintain the set temperature. When this if off, the water heats to the desired temperature then turns off.
Functionally this kettle does what it needs to do. It heats water and feels great when pouring. The weight of the kettle favors the pouring motion. The handle is angled in such a way to facilitate a smooth and comfortable pour. I found it to be very ergonomic and could maintain a smooth pour. There are also holes in the top of the cap to allow steam to pass through. The cap also fits on very tight so there is no chance of it falling off when turning the kettle at extreme angle, or even upside down. Despite being a tight fit, it is easy to open and close. The base is made of a rubber material on the top which allows the kettle to gently be placed down.
All in all, this is simply an outstanding kettle and I enjoy using every day when making my coffee. I recommend it to anyone who is an avid coffee or tea drinker.