Fino Pour-Over Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle
Simple 18/8 steel stovetop gooseneck for pour-over - the water path is all steel; the only plastic is the bakelite handle and knob, which never touch water.
The verdict: No-contact plastic
A stovetop alternative to expensive electric gooseneck kettles. The body, gooseneck spout, and lid are 18/8 stainless steel, so the water path is entirely steel. The handle and lid knob are bakelite (a heat-resistant thermoset plastic) positioned to keep hands off heat - they do not contact the water. Not fully plastic-free because of the bakelite grip, but nothing plastic touches the water. For a fully plastic-free stovetop, an all-metal whistling kettle is the alternative.
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Water contact |
|---|---|---|
| body / interior labeled 18/8 stainless, equivalent to 304 | Stainless Steel 304 / 18-8 | Yes primary 🔥 |
| gooseneck spout | Stainless Steel 304 / 18-8 | Yes primary 🔥 |
| lid (underside) | Stainless Steel 304 / 18-8 | Yes incidental 🔥 |
| handle bakelite (phenolic thermoset) heat-safe handle; no water contact | Phenolic Resin Bakelite / paper composite | No |
| lid knob bakelite knob; no water contact | Phenolic Resin Bakelite / paper composite | No |
The Fino gooseneck kettle is a stovetop pour-over kettle in 18/8 stainless steel with a slender curved gooseneck spout for controlled, even pouring - the narrow spout gives the slow, precise stream pour-over and drip coffee want. It works on gas, electric, and induction stovetops and holds about 1 L (6 cups). A much cheaper route to gooseneck pour control than an electric kettle, at the cost of on-stove heating and no temperature readout.
Pros
- Gooseneck spout gives real pour-over control at a low price
- Works on any stovetop including induction
- No electronics or gaskets to fail
Cons
- Bakelite handle and knob are plastic (heat-safe, but not fully plastic-free)
- Stovetop only - no temperature control or auto shut-off
- No built-in thermometer; you judge temperature separately
- Thin gauge; heats fast but retains heat poorly
Notes
- Capacity: about 1 L / 6 cups; a 32 oz narrow-spout version also exists
- Sold under Harold Import Company (HIC) as the Fino line
Common questions
Does the Fino Pour-Over Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle have plastic in it?
No. Nothing that touches your water on the Fino Pour-Over Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle is plastic or silicone — the water path is stainless steel. There is plastic in the handle and lid knob, which never touch your water.
What is the Fino Pour-Over Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle made of?
Part by part, the Fino Pour-Over Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle is: body / interior — stainless steel; gooseneck spout — stainless steel; lid (underside) — stainless steel; handle — phenolic resin; lid knob — phenolic resin.
Is the Fino Pour-Over Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle BPA-free?
No plastic touches your water on the Fino Pour-Over Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle — the water path is stainless steel — so BPA, which comes from polycarbonate and epoxy plastics, is not in play here.
Where is the Fino Pour-Over Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle made?
The Fino Pour-Over Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle is made in China.
Categories: Stovetop Kettles
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://www.hickitchen.com/43870-fino-pourover-gooseneck-kettle manufacturer (HIC) page - 18/8 stainless steel body, bakelite handle
- manufacturer https://www.amazon.com/Fino-Gooseneck-Coffee-Kettle-Stainless/dp/B0899NGJYP listing - 18/8 stainless steel, gooseneck spout, high-temperature thermoplastic (bakelite) handle
- review https://tabletopusa.com/products/pour-over-gooseneck-kettle-fino retailer detail confirming stainless body/spout with heat-safe bakelite handle away from heat
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