Newey & Bloomers Simplex Buckingham No. 1 Tea Kettle, Copper on Food52

May 10,2024

Newey & Bloomer’s Simplex Buckingham No. 1 tea kettle deserves a royal welcome. It boils water at lightning speed thanks to a built-in coil for heat retention..
Break out the crumpets and your best bone china, ‘cause this tea kettle deserves a royal welcome. A staple in England since 1903, Newey & Bloomer’s creations take not days, but a whole month to produce, all with the highest grade copper for that iconic gleam. Think of it as Victorian design with all the features you need to make an A+ cuppa in the 21st century. But that’s just the tip of the teapot: The Simplex Buckingham is specially designed to boil water at lightning speed thanks to a built-in coil for heat retention. And when it gets all steamed up, a charming whistle will let you know it’s ready while the turned wood handle keeps your hands cool while you pour. Now, one lump or two? You'll take a shine to this one. What a find: Each beaut is handmade in England by master copper artisans.. All Simplex Kettles by Newey & Bloomer are 100% lead-free and feature a 100% solid copper kettle body with a brightly-polished copper exterior.. Each model is equipped with a signature birds mouth spout with a center seam, designed to give a perfect, even pour.. Listen for the whistle through the lid when water reaches boiling point.. Those stay-cool handles are made from hand turned solid beechwood.. Note: Suitable for Gas and Electric stoves but not on induction hobs without an induction hob adapter..