Fellow Stagg EKG Review: Gooseneck Kettle for Slow Coffee
The Stagg EKG kettle from manufacturer Fellow is considered by many as the best gooseneck kettle for filter coffee brewing. With its elegant design, precise temperature control, and ergonomics designed for manual brewing methods like the V60, Chemex, or Aeropress, it appeals to baristas and slow coffee enthusiasts alike.
In this comprehensive review, we analyze its features, strengths, limitations, and explain why it has become an essential reference for anyone looking to elevate their filter coffee experience.
Modern and premium design
Available in white or black, the Stagg EKG captivates with its minimalist style and stainless steel finishes. With its ergonomic handle and compact electric base, it combines aesthetics and user comfort.
For those seeking an even more refined finish, the Pro version offers wooden handles, reinforcing the premium aspect.
Precise temperature control, ideal for slow coffee
One of the major strengths of this kettle is its precision temperature control to the degree. You can adjust the temperature between 40°C and 100°C, which is perfect for adapting the brew according to the chosen method:
- V60: 92–94°C for a clear and balanced coffee
- Chemex: 93–95°C to reveal smoothness and roundness
- Aeropress: 85–90°C for more flexibility and less bitterness
The LCD screen displays the temperature in real time, in °C or °F, and allows you to check the heating at a glance.
Practical Functions
- HOLD button: maintains temperature for 60 minutes
- F/C button: quick switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
- Dial button: smooth adjustment of temperature to the degree
- Silent: no aggressive sound alarm when temperature is reached
- Return to base: automatically resumes keep warm after preheating cup/filter
Gooseneck Spout: Pouring Precision
The gooseneck spout of the Fellow Stagg EKG is specially designed to offer a steady and precise flow. This is a crucial element for manual methods like the V60, where every gesture influences the result in the cup.
Example: Preparing a V60
- Heat the water to 93°C
- Rinse the filter and preheat the carafe
- Grind your coffee (e.g. with the KINGrinder K6)
- Pour the water with circular and controlled movements
- Let it brew according to your recipe
Bonus: the kettle includes a hidden timer. Hold the dial 5 seconds to activate it and time your extraction.
Its limitations: a high price and a few drops at the cap
The Stagg EKG is not without its flaws:
- Its high price may deter some users
- If it is too tilted, a few drops of water may escape from the cap
Conclusion: the best kettle for filter coffee enthusiasts?
The Fellow Stagg EKG stands out as the reference gooseneck electric kettle for slow coffee. It combines:
- Precision: degree-by-degree adjustment
- Comfort: temperature hold, quiet operation, and ergonomics
- Performance: perfect pouring for V60, Chemex, and Aeropress
- Design: minimalist and elegant
Its price remains the only drawback, but it justifies the investment through the extraction quality it delivers.
For those who want to go further, the Pro version offers even more comfort and an even more premium look with its wooden handles.
- High-end, modern design
- Premium materials
- Precise and consistent gooseneck spout
- Temperature adjustable to the degree
- Keeps warm for 60 minutes
- Quiet and pleasant to use
- Integrated timer
- Relatively high price
- A few water drops if tilted too much
Geek bonus: the built-in Wormy game
The Stagg EKG hides an easter egg: a Snake-style mini-game called Wormy.
- Turn on the kettle
- Remove it from the base
- Quickly toggle the rear switch back and forth
- Wormy appears, controllable with the dial
An amusing detail that adds a geeky touch to an already iconic product.