Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Electric Gooseneck Kettle

The gooseneck spout on the Fellow Stagg EKG Pro is shaped for a smooth, steady stream instead of a gush. That matters for pour-over, where the speed of the water changes how the coffee comes out, and a counterbalanced handle helps keep the pour slow and controlled.

The base is where the Pro part comes in. It heats to the exact degree anywhere from 135 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit with a 1200-watt element, shows its settings on a color LCD, and has a built-in brew timer. A hold setting keeps the water at temperature for a length of time you pick. It can also schedule a boil for the morning, adjust for altitude, and take firmware updates over WiFi. The kettle body is stainless steel and holds 0.9 liters.

This is the big-ticket gift for the pour-over person who still heats water in a microwave or a stovetop kettle and guesses at the temperature. It handles tea as well, from green tea to oolong and herbal blends, so the tea drinker in the house gets plenty of use out of it too.

The catch: it’s a lot of money for a kettle, and 0.9 liters is small. It’s sized for a pour-over or a few mugs rather than a crowd-sized French press, and the WiFi features will mean nothing to someone who just wants hot water.