Does this Tea kettle get hot on the outside
2070617
No it does not get hot. It might get hot because it does not turn itself off. But I did not try that.
2070618
It does get pretty warm, but not so hot that you can't touch it - if you need to hold the kettle with your other hand to support/pour, however, I would indeed use a hot pad to be protected. I love this tea kettle!!
2070619
not alarmingly so. just enough to warm up cold hands when you put them on it. :)
1593599
When I use a tea cozy, it does get hot. My biggest problem is that the pot drips when pouring.
1908929
It gets warm but not hot. I often pour boiling water in mine just as I'm walking out the door and never have a problem with it getting too hot to hold. Drink yes; hold no.
1191028
I don't know for sure but my feeling is I would not because it is so delicate. Normallyif you heat it with hot water from faucet before you put the tea in it will stay hot.
1843730
If you look closely at the photo, the handle is metal as well as the pot itself. Yes, it will get hot, but if you use a hand towel or potholder, it is just fine. I used this for my morning tea, and for heating water to wash dishes with. It is a great pot. Do not run in your dishwasher. Only hand wash, just as you would your other camping enamelware.
422596
We have not had any problems with the unit and it does not get HOT on the outside, only warm to the touch. We however are not the manufactorers and they might have a differing opinion.
188180
No. It is a nice little tea pot and very pretty but it does not have the feature. I drink a lot of tea so I just bought an electric tea kettle that is red and made by Aroma. The reviewers say it rapidly boils water. We have a gas stove and it takes about 5 minutes for the water to boil. So I am thinking this may be better.
64246
With owning whistling kettles in the past, I can see how it can get too hot on the handle and top. If I walk away and am not conscious about the time, it can get warm, but I've only had it too hot to handle once. Sounds like it might have been over filled if it boils over. Technically only meant for drip, not massive amounts of coffee or tea.
477090
No, but the further down you go on the handle it will get hot. And one other thing to keep in mind, the inside of the pot the finish comes off. I returned the one I bought because of this problem.
339151
The kettle comes up to temp and then stays there for a period of time... it automatically shuts off. You will love it!
1034260
the temperature on the outside is ok. you can make hot tea and then transport it easily. for me is perfect. simple , nice and very usefull
599299
No, the heating element is not exposed. When the water comes to a boil, it shuts off automatically. I have always poured the water immediately and have not noticed if the kettle maintains heat for an extended period of time.
1866946
We also used the kettle mainly for heating up water and then pour it over the tea or coffee. Never had any problem with it.
1975475
I think it heats all around. I use it for family get togethers and I love it. I don't believe it gets real hot on the outside though, so that makes it real nice to set on counter tops. Hope this helps your question.
651775
This is a very thin glass pot and I would not expect it to retain heat. We brew over another kettle of water or another heat source, ala samovar-style, so that is what keeps our tea warm.
2050833
Yes, the kettle is stainless steel so it is hot. only the handle is insulated.
2082615
No. I tried it but it comes to a boiling point so it's hard unless you are right there and turn it off as soon as you see it about to boil. None of the electric tea kettles are able to heat milk without scorching because it was designed to boil.