| Type | What it does | Best for | Downside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular electric kettle | Boils fast, pours in a gush | Non-brewers; one-hole dripper users | A thin, steady stream is nearly impossible |
| Gooseneck electric kettle | A thin, even stream exactly where you aim | Cone drippers like the V60 style | Smallish capacity for general boiling |
| Temperature-control gooseneck | The stream plus water temperature held to the degree | Green-tea drinkers; dark-roast convenience | Costs more and takes counter space |
| Stovetop kettle | Big capacity, doubles for cooking | Not wanting another appliance | Wide spout, and you never know the temperature |
Do You Need a Gooseneck Kettle?
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Only if you brew pour-over with a cone dripper — everyone else can skip it. If you do buy one, get the temperature-control version: it hands you both of brewing's big variables, pour and water temperature, at once.