Side by Side Comparison of: Primula vs Farberware

I am extremely happy with this teapot. The build quality exceeded my expectations and the blue color is really quite nice. I've been using this daily for the past couple of months and it looks as new as when I pulled it out of the box. Highly recommend this teapot!

I bought this for a friend for her birthday. Seeing as I want one for myself, I just had to take it out of the box when it came to my house before I wrapped it up for her. It's so pretty, and I was impressed by the construction, especially considering the cost. I read other reviews and checked for flaking material inside, but didn't see anything. I've asked my friend now that she's used it a few times if she's seen anything, and nothing so far.And you'd think I would've expected how weighty it is, being cast iron, but it definitely surprised me the first time I picked it up.

The best tea pot I have ever owned! I am a self confessed Tea Snob, importing teas from all over the world, taking care and time with brewing each cup I drink so when I say this is the best I truly mean it. No other tea pot has ever come close to the results provided by this one!I was for the longest time against metal teapots as I thought they gave a strange taste to my cup of heaven, guess I just had the wrong pots. I will never again use ceramic, for my ritual cups, after using this. The temperature consistency, the rate at which it reaches temperature, and the length of time it holds the temperature, is phenomenal. With a simple warm up with tap water and then properly boiled water poured in this pot stays hot for hours. The temperature qualities also result in the smoothest tasting cup of tea as all the heat goes to the tea.The pot is not only utilitarian, it is beautiful. The details and colors are amazing and it is the centerpiece of any counter or table I put it on. The construction is amazing, the internal coating heavy and rugged and the exterior as well. The handle is well attached and swings easily and transports the surprisingly heavy pot with confidence. The spot pours evenly and the lid fits tight and surely every time. The stainless steel infuser is also of high quality.If I had to pick one gripe, it would be that the folds in the infuser screen can catch used tea and make cleaning it a bit more of a chore than it could be.

I absolutely love this little pot. She is so cute. It holds enough water to make 3 big mugs of tea for my two daughters and myself. It stays so nice and warm too. I resteep my leaves and it does a great job of keeping that tea warm for 2 hours at least. I named her Lady Violet. It is a periwinkle blue/violet color, which I love. Really nice birthday gift from my family.

This was a gift for my niece and she loves it! I wasn't able to see it, but my sister sent a photo (exactly as pictured) and said the teapot had already been used many times. This one was a replacement for my niece's last (ceramic) teapot which cracked, and my sister commented that this one will thankfully never do that!

What's good about it:1. Right size - my previous one was 25 oz, and it was too small for the family of 3 people. This one is just right.2. Spout tip is bent downwards - you'd be surprised how many of those have straight spouts, which makes it nearly impossible to use them without creating a mess. This one however does not spill a single drop.3. Build quality is very good.4. Price/value ratio is probably the lowest of what is available on the market.

These are perfect for a small crew. Comfortably four to six cups at a time and since it is healthier not to re-boil water, just fill it again when needed. I bought two--one just for me and one for others. They are petite enough to sit together on tge cooktop.

It's not fancy or anything - just a tiny little teapot - but I love it. it works well and is the only teapot I haven't destroyed. I think the whistle is the key. This one has a pretty loud whistle and I hear it as soon as it starts.

This is the perfect size for a camper, trailer, boat or small apartment. It makes just the right amount of hot water for one or two for tea or whatever. Very durable and all parts are well made.

Ah yes TEA POT. This Farberware Classic Stainless Steal Teakettle is FABULOUS. It is smaller than your regular metal tea pots that are painted different colors that rust on the inside of wear the spout is on the inside. This Teakettle is all Stainless Steal. No one can say they would not like it. I love the handle that is firm on the kettle and does not move around. I like the way the spout stem is made. I do not have to take a pot holder and remove cap. The cap on this Farberware kettle lever comes back and pouring hot water in bowl for cereal, or cup of tea etc more manageable than any other teakettle. And the Price is Dinomite.

This is a pretty awesome tea kettle. Because of the design the fill line is on the outside so you have to pay attention. I, unfortunately, did not pay attention the first time around and water went spurting out of the hole when the water boiled. However, this is a great tea pot and you cannot beat the price! Also, I'm not sure if the description stated it or not but this works on my induction cooker which is a great plus!

I need a boiler to produce hot water for tea-making. This metal teakettle is perfect for that purpose. The first few times the whistle didn't seem to work very well. But after a few uses, it is loud and clear when the water is boiling. No undesirable flavors added to the water, because the inside is purely metal.

I bought this to boil water in because some reviewers said it was fine for that and it is, but know that the handle will get hot. I know, it's not supposed to be used on a stove, but I really wanted it and it is fine on the stove. That said, it is adorable and an amazing price for the quality so I highly recommend it. I use it for my new pour over coffee maker. That was actually the reason why I bought this; they came together. I will at some point use it for tea.

Very nice. Quite surprised by the price. Doesn't really whistle, that's the only down side.

It's very tiny..... But it does hold four cups of water. It's a beautiful deep cobalt color. But it's tiny,

I love this teapot. Unfortunately it arrived with the handle detached. I started the return process, but my 18 year-old son was able to get it back in place. It left a small scratch, but I can live with that. I noticed other reviews where customers stated they had the same issue. Seems to me that the packaging is inadequate and the handle likely gets popped off in transit. Too bad, because this is a lovely little pot.

Love it and it keeps tea hot for hours. BE WARNED though, you're not supposed to use it to actually brew tea, or at least not to heat up water. Don't put it over the stove. But it is gorgeous

Attractive teapot. Doesn't seem to hold much more liquid than my "Old Dutch Cast Iron Kobe Teapot, 29-Ounce" (Amazon) pot ... got this one to be a "teapot for company" and the Kobe as the daily personnal teapot. This is definately a nice, attractive pot, at a good price, but I am a bit disappointed that: 1) it doesn't hold more fluid (I tend to use larger cups) and 2) only keeps the tea warm, not hot, for about 15 to 20 minutes - have no idea if this is an issue with: this particular teapot, inexpensive cast iron teapots or cast iron teapots in general.

Not bad for the price I paid for it... When I purchased mine, it was under $10. Still, I'd probably get it again even though it is almost double what I paid for it.It's just right for one or two people. Not too big, not too small. My wife and I use it daily, several times a day since I got it in October of 2015. We don't dry it off in between uses, so it does have a couple spots that are slightly discolored that could be rust starting to form, but that is to be expected. Stainless does not mean rustproof or corrosion proof like some people here seem to think.

Got this as a gift for a friend. The bottom warped a little so that it rocks back and forth as it heats. We joke about it, but we are college students. In a different setting, it would be quite annoying.

This is a MINI tea pot! The good news is, it heats the water faster because there's less water to heat!

arch 2, 2017Loud noises while heating!It's a tiny tea pot, cute and perfect for a two cup if you like mugs.Problem is... it's as loud as hell while heating up.I'm using a gas stove, the lower heat makes less noise.It just takes longer.It does whistle :)

Other reviews mentioned the whistle not being loud enough but I could hear it fine from the next room. The only issue I have is the handle gets rather warm but nothing a dish towel can't fix. i consider it a great steal for the price

It is ok for the price, but one can see that it is not an high quality item.Anyway, it boils water, it whistle, it pours. For the low price I can't complain.Notice that the handle get very hot if you bring the water to a full boiling, that's probably due to the small size of the kettle, which leaves the handle close to the heat.

Pretty pot and keeps tea hot, but the spout has grey paint inside and this morning the grey paint peeled and ended up in my tea.

Not sure if I will keep it. I did not know that it could not be used on the stove. Its cast iron so I was sure it would be. I will think about it.

cute cast iron teapot, however, it can never be heated over an open flame or on a stovetop. This pot is for steeping tea only, one must pour hot water into it.

The teapot itself came and was in good condition, as expected.Tea infuser that was supposed to come with it was not there, and I am frankly too lazy to return it for a new one.

This is much smaller than expected.

Did not come with tea sampler as described. Love the teapot itself so far

This works very well. I was just surprised as it was smalle than expected and it's super thin pot metal

Very hot and to small

Smaller than expected but heats quickly.

A little disappointed... the kettle was not sturdy and the lid did not rest securely in place without a lot of help. It also did not whistle unless the lid rested securely in place.....like, I had to hold it down.... and even then, it was a weak whistle.. I bought this to have at my daughter's, so that I wouldn't have to worry about the pot boiling down without me realizing.... we old folks need that whistle!!But, I guess the price should have led me to revise my expectations.

It's great for making a quick cup of tea. Construction, however, is very light, very thin. If you are making tea for two, be careful. As soon as it starts to whistle, it will begin to spit so you have to grab it fast. It's more suitable for a single cup. It is definitely serving its purpose but I am looking for something with a little more weight and able to handle its capacity without spewing all over my stove. In any case, I didn't pay much for it so I can't expect much!

I love Farberware and was very happy to receive this teakettle. Please note that the 1.3 quart is TINY... it looks more like a mini-kettle. But it's perfect for making 2-3 cups at a time and that's it. It boiled quickly, whistled successfully, but please be careful when going to grab the handle - it is HOT!! I know, I know....this may seem like a given with a boiling teapot. But the handle gets almost just as hot as the stainless steel. You def have to let it sit for a few minutes or use a towel when handling. This would get 5 stars if it wasn't for the burning handle. Otherwise, it's great!

This just arrived today, although it arrived incomplete. The package says teapot and loose tea infuser. Just the Tea pot came. Not sure if I misread or its something you order separate.

I do not like this teapot, it is not as big as I thought it would be. I did not return it because they will only refund the purchase price MINUS the 9.00 shipping charge and you will have to take it to UPS office!! I will keep it and give to someone who will be able to use it. I will not order again if item is not PRIME

I hardly write any bad reviews but this time I had to. Overall it look nice, Heavy and appears well built. Initially I was very happy because it was what exactly I was looking for but in less than 3 weeks it started to rust in the outside, handle and hinges. I to not feel comfortable using it anymore it is likely a Heath hazard.

Looks a lot bigger in the picture. Definitely does not hold 40oz of tea as in the specification. Returned it.

I like the quality of the item. If it said 40 oz, it sould be just that. But, If you fill it up all the way, its 32oz, and thats without the filter and tea. I wanted a bigger pot. If it advertised for 40 oz, it should be that!!!

Ordered two: both had a crooked knob on the lid. Mine, the worst of the two, was at anight almost 40 degree tilt from where it should have been.

I have had good luck with Farberware in the past but this did not meet my expectations of their products. The quality seems cheap and the thing is tiny. The whistle is barely audible and the steam shoots out almost everywhere but the steam hole. Good luck opening it as the thumb opener will be shrouded in a steamy mist. Ouch, and thank you for that sadistic pleasure Farberware. I bought it used so I only paid 6 bucks which is about 4 bucks more than it's worth imo.

Much smaller than expected.

When I first bought this a few months, I did not think it was too bad of a product, but not it is having some problems. For one, when you fill it more than halfway full of water, the handle becomes very hot, and I cannot even pick it up without a glove on. Secondly, the noise level goes from no sound to very high pitched screaming in literally one second. I had a bigger tea pot that was not as loud, so I am not sure why this one is. Finally, Sometimes the top pops off in the middle of the water heating, which makes it so the pot does not whistle as it comes to a boil.Overall, this was a bit of a disappointment, but I guess that is what I should expect for the price I paid.

This things works....it does heat up water and whistle....however, it is most assuredly NOT stainless steel as we've only had this thing a little over a month and there is rust inside the kettle. Junk.

The product looks to be well made, bright shiny stainless, nice sturdy handle, flip up spout.It's a bit smaller than I had elected, though able to hold about five cups of water at max fill line.I had a pot that looked similar to this one --which last me years however it was a different brand.On first use I filled pot to max fill line, put on a medium sized gas burner on high heat, and removed the pot promptly when whistling first began. I flipped open the spout and decanted this into a ceramic teapot, filled with cool water, and put back on the burner immediately.My five year olds have never heard a teapot whistle, and so the second time it started to whistle I turned down the heat to simmer and struggled to get my son away from his new video game to hear the sound --which took me about 60-120 seconds. I then removed pot from heat.Some 20 minutes later I went to warm some new water ... the plastic at the bottom part of the spout was warped, more than simply a bit distorted some of the plastic had melted from under the entire spout and built up to the same thickness as the rest of the spout and covers and extends past the metal spout.Maybe it's necessary to stand over the kettle and remove instantly... maybe you simply can't boil back to back kettles. I've had low end toasters melt a bit like this and I wont stand for something this high maintenance and cheap. Surely some other company's product uses high temp resistant materials on a product meant to contain boiling water.This is being returned. I'll be shopping for higher quality kettle even if it costs three times as much.

It is ok I wanted a smaller kettle. It is smaller but if you want a kettle to whistle...this may not be the one for you/

Tea pot came without handle attached. This is my second purchase of this tea pot and it was already attached on the first. Directions do not indicate that you need to attach the handle yourself. I'm not even sure we will even be able to do it ourselves. This is disappointing.

I have been using this teapot for exactly one week. The inner silver colored lining at the spout is already starting to flake off.

Item is not as described. Only holds 34 oz. Spout is not enameled so it will eventually rust. Disappointed.

We had the pot only a few weeks and it's already rusting and chipping. Also it's much smaller than we expected.

Gray paint flaking off inside the spout. Since this is from communist China I am concerned that it may be lead based. Is there a MSDS available for this item?

Rusted on the inside.

I hardly found any pros of the product apart from its exterior look. Can only be used to decorate your kitchen cabinet.Cons:1. The opening of the kettle is very small, you really need a small hand to clean it.2. The handle is not flexible. So it gets very hard to open the lid while it is hot on the stove top. If you still do that, almost surely you are going to get burns.3. A very unscientific way of designing a kettle. The gap between the lid and handle is very less, which makes it all the more difficult given that the handle is fixed.4. Don't buy the steel mesh with the product, as suggested. There's no way you can hook the mesh to the kettle to brew tea. Don't fall PREY!

I had an old Farberware Brooklyn 2 1/2 qt. teakettle that I had for 20+ years and it was a great teakettle. Well made, substantial stainless steel, loud whistling mechanism, good capacity. By contract, this current model is much smaller ( 1.3 qt.), very, very thin stainless steel, fairly,quiet whistle, odd plastic smell, difficult to clean. The cost was minimal, it just has to boil water, so can't really expect more, but I would gladly pay more for a well made teakettle. Farberware used to make quality items, this item not so much.I've noticed as well that it is not on their web site.Update: After a couple of weeks of usage perhaps 5-6 cups of tea a day - the outgassing plastic smell is still apparent when the teapot is heated. - I have filled it according to directions and when it starts to whistle, I remove it from the electric burner - it has not been abused in any way. This is a teakettle, it is supposed to be able to boil water without outgassing some sort of unpalatable plastic smell. I would not reccomend.

It's a cheap tea kettle and it is obvious why. This is the noisiest tea kettle EVER, I assume because the metal is so thin. From the moment the heat comes on, it is hissing and popping and grunting. Ironically though, it never whistles! You have to watch for stream coming out of the spout to know if it's ready. The handle will heat up to an uncomfortable temperature if you let it get to the boiling point. I rarely do though because I can't take the racket to get to that point. I hate using this kettle and I can't even say it's good enough for the money I spent. This should be in the Dollar Store. I expect this kind of quality from China, not the US.

I had a small Farberware teakettle for years. Until my husband burned it on the stove. This looked like the nearest replacement. But no. The metal is so thin, cardboard would be heavier. The removable top has razor-sharp edges and the opening is barely two inches wide - no hand or sponge can fit in to clean it. It didn't look safe to boil water in so I threw it away. Sadly, Farberware now belongs strictly in the Dollar Store.

PLEASE KEEP SHOPPING!! This little tea kettle seemed like a nice buy but, it turned out not to be a case.the inside started to rust after only a few uses CMON!! its supposed to hold water!!and no I did not let water sit I would empty what was not used.I suggest you spend more money & get a kettle you can enjoy for longer than a month.

The size is right, but I bought it to make an alarming and annoying whistle, which it doesn't. It does, however, make an annoying watery mess on the stovetop. Faberware USED to be a reliable product, but it has gone the way of all outsourcers.