This kettle was a replacement for my dualit which suffered a sudden and shocking death. i bought it in John Lewis and didn't have the benefit of any reviews prior to purchase and my decision to buy was based soley on looks, price and weight. Looks wise, if kettles can be attractive then this is an attractive kettle. It fitted nicely in with my kitchen and I also liked that it wasn't polished chrome as i find polished chrome impractical in the kitchen - very difficult to keep looking good. It also has a very sleek design, the handle is easy to hold and the swivel base means that it can be moved around easily so that you can hide the cord away. ...  Read the complete review

I bought this kettle 3 months ago now along with the 2 slice toaster. (See my review about the toaster) I had heard mixed reviews about this kettle and was in 2 minds whether to buy it or not. The reviews were saying it left a metalic taste in your mouth, but because it looks amazing I bought it. Ok so the first few times, I must admit there was a metalicy taste in my cuppa. All I had to do was boil the kettle a few times with a slice of lemon in and hey ho. Perfect. However another problem I noticed when I had family staying (who drink a lot of tea) - I found it difficult to take the lid off because it is metal and the lid becomes too hot. You have to pull ...  Read the complete review