MikeSD Senior Member Joined: 10 Jan 2013 Posts: 43 Location: Florida Expertise: I like coffee
Posted Sat Jan 12, 2013, 6:57am Subject: Bonavita Stove Top
Does anyone have one? They look like a good deal but I saw some unfavorable reviews on Amazon. There were complaints of the spout breaking, rust, and a rounded bottom causing it to rock while on a glass top stove. I tend to think the first two might be from misuse, but I have a glass top so a rounded bottom wouldn't work.
So I would like to hear anyone's experience with both the stove top version and the electric.
Posted Sat Jan 12, 2013, 7:15am Subject: Re: Bonavita Stove Top
Excellent kettle. We tested the electric one with a road show on GCBC. Received unanimous endorsement. No rust, no issues. Flat kettle. Superb pouring tip in comparison to the Hario kettle I had. Buy it with confidence.
Posted Sat Jan 12, 2013, 10:06am Subject: Re: Bonavita Stove Top
I have used all three versions but only have the electric and electric PID at home - no rust, breaking spouts, etc. for me - mine might be one of the oldest ones out there too...
I chew coffee beans with my teeth while gargling with 195 F water to enjoy coffee. What is this "coffee brewing" device you speak of?
Catallus Senior Member Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Posts: 20 Location: USA Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Sun Jan 13, 2013, 12:38pm Subject: Re: Bonavita Stove Top
I'm looking to get the electric one with the thermometer setting but am turned off by the plastic lining inside the kettle. I guess I'm paranoid of all those toxins.
diggi Senior Member Joined: 28 Nov 2011 Posts: 382 Location: Halifax, NS Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Spaz vivaldi S1 V2 Grinder: B Vario, OE LIDO Drip: Chemex, Espro Press,... Roaster: Poppery I
Posted Sun Jan 13, 2013, 3:22pm Subject: Re: Bonavita Stove Top
There is no plastic in contact with water in the design of this kettle. Some on the handle/base, but nothing to leech into the water, so nothing to worry about as far as toxins in your drink are concerned.
MikeSD Senior Member Joined: 10 Jan 2013 Posts: 43 Location: Florida Expertise: I like coffee
Posted Sun Jan 13, 2013, 5:01pm Subject: Re: Bonavita Stove Top
diggi Said:
There is no plastic in contact with water in the design of this kettle. Some on the handle/base, but nothing to leech into the water, so nothing to worry about as far as toxins in your drink are concerned.
yakster Senior Member Joined: 25 Feb 2009 Posts: 1,006 Location: San Jose, CA Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Gaggia Factory / La Peppina... Grinder: Vario / Kyocera Vac Pot: Yama 8 + Pyrex Lox-in Rod Drip: Brazen / Kalita / Chemex /... Roaster: Behmor
Posted Mon Jan 14, 2013, 5:40pm Subject: Re: Bonavita Stove Top
BoldJava Said:
Excellent kettle. We tested the electric one with a road show on GCBC. Received unanimous endorsement. No rust, no issues. Flat kettle. Superb pouring tip in comparison to the Hario kettle I had. Buy it with confidence.
MikeSD Senior Member Joined: 10 Jan 2013 Posts: 43 Location: Florida Expertise: I like coffee
Posted Mon Jan 14, 2013, 7:58pm Subject: Re: Bonavita Stove Top
The kettle came today. Everything looks good and solid. I emailed the company a few days ago and they said that there was an issue with the welding on some of them, but it was resolved. Also, for those who were wondering, there is no plastic on the inside. I was so excited when it came in I wanted to brew some coffee, but I would be up all night. Looking forward to tomorrow.
MikeSD Senior Member Joined: 10 Jan 2013 Posts: 43 Location: Florida Expertise: I like coffee
Posted Tue Jan 15, 2013, 8:09am Subject: Re: Bonavita Stove Top
Okay, so I used it this morning and couldn't be happier. It was a great pour. Very easy to control. There was no issue with it rocking the glass top stove. The only thing I can think of what that would happen with some people is because there was water on the bottom, which caused pressure and steam. Great kettle. I'm very happy with it.
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