Thoughts on the Kalita Pelican (see pic below with the Paico on left, Pelican in the center, and the Tiamo on the right). Call them "Trip Kings," sorry John F.
I have been playing with the Kalita Pelican for a month now.
Upside?
1. Blends perfectly with the red accent the Czarina has created in our remodeled kitchen. Don't disregard fashion over function (utilitarians grimace in unison at this juncture). Lots of points. Kettle gets displayed and contributes to the accent.
2. Great pouring tip. Easily controlled slow stream.
Downside?
1. Kettle is just a hair short (1 oz maybe?) of what I like to work with.
2. Top has no out-lip and the top falls off when you reach the end of the pouring. Easily resolved with a set of pliers and a cloth but I am always amazed how items are designed and produced without attention to this kind of detail. Doesn't anyone use the prototypes?
3. Protruding neck clanks into the edge of the Chemex (again, design issue). Remedied by lifting the kettle higher and pouring.
4. On occasion, last 2 oz need swishing to have them line up with the inner chamber holes. Comes in a rush.
Recommended? No, unless fashion trumps function. My 3-some will remain in tact as the display factor merits it. It is nice to have multiple kettles in rotation when we are cupping so one is always ready to go for the next coffee to be evaluated.