Is the Staub Cast Iron Tea Kettle Worth It?

Why

America's Test Kitchen called Staub's enameled cast-iron kettle "gorgeous but lacks a whistle and boils silently." Despite the 1.25-quart name it holds 3½ cups, it took over 14 minutes to boil a full kettle, and "The petite base requires a very small burner." It is sturdy: "The kettle survived abuse testing unscathed." ATK's top-rated stovetop kettle, the Chantal Anniversary, holds a full 2 quarts, whistles, boiled a full kettle in 11 minutes and earned full marks for performance, for a fraction of the price. ATK's own verdict on the Staub: "If you’re tired of flimsy kettles and don’t mind this model’s price or small size, it’s a good choice."

Cheaper alternatives, scored against the Staub Tea Kettle

Our pick

Chantal

Anniversary Enamel-on-Steel Whistling Teakettle, 2 qt, Chili Red

$68

Performance vs the Staub Tea Kettle10/10 Matches

From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen

Durability vs the Staub Tea Kettle9/10 Close

From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen

America's Test Kitchen's top-rated stovetop kettle, with full marks in every category (the Staub scored 2 of 3 for performance). "Lightweight and easy to lift, this nicely designed kettle held plenty of water for its size—a full 2 quarts." "The kettle whistles loudly, and the spout pours neatly." It's tough too: "The kettle showed no damage from our abuse testing and cleaned up nicely." ATK tested the Glacier Blue version; this listing is the same kettle in Chili Red.

Tester's ratings, out of 3 stars (higher rating in green)

Criterion	Staub Tea Kettle	Chantal Anniversary
Performance	2/3	3/3
Ease of use	3/3	3/3
Cleanup/durability	3/3	3/3

From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Stovetop Kettles (updated Sept. 1, 2022)

Check Chantal Anniversary on Amazon →Staub Tea Kettle vs Chantal Anniversary, side by side

Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Stovetop Kettles (updated Sept. 1, 2022), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing

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