For the person who makes one mug of tea at a time and doesn't want to wait on a full kettle, the Demi Kettle is the right size. It's the smallest kettle Le Creuset makes, and it comes in a long list of the brand's colors.
The Demi is made from lightweight, fast-heating carbon steel finished in porcelain enamel, which is non-reactive and non-porous, so it resists stains, rust, and flavor absorption. Water comes to a boil fast, and a fixed single-tone whistle tells you when it hits a rolling boil. Flip the whistle open to pour. Fill lines inside mark the minimum and maximum, and the black stay-cool folding handle makes it easy to lift off a hot burner.
Pick the color that fits your kitchen. Most colors come with a stainless steel knob, a few come with a gold-tone knob, and there's also an all-stainless steel version for a polished, metallic look.
In short: it holds 1.25 qt.; the interior measures 4.2" L x 4.2" W x 4.5" H x 4.2" D; overall it's 9.4" L x 6.3" W x 10.1" H; it comes in 2 pieces (kettle plus lid); it works on ceramic, electric, gas, and induction cooktops; it's hand wash only; it's made in Thailand; and it has a 5-year warranty.
Specs & details:
- Capacity: 1.25 qt.
- Material: enamel on carbon steel (also offered in polished stainless steel)
- Interior dimensions: 4.2" L x 4.2" W x 4.5" H x 4.2" D
- Overall dimensions: 9.4" L x 6.3" W x 10.1" H
- Piece count: 2 (kettle plus lid)
- Cooktop compatibility: ceramic, electric, gas, and induction
- Care: hand wash
- Made in: Thailand
- Warranty: 5-year
Use it with: a single cup of tea, a pour-over or French press for one, instant oatmeal, or a quick top-off of hot water
It's a good fit for solo tea drinkers, small kitchens, and anyone who wants a compact kettle that can stay out on the stove. If you usually make two or three cups at once, the 2.2-quart Cloche Kettle is the better size.
Hand wash with warm, soapy water and dry it fully. Don't leave water sitting in the kettle between uses, and a gentle descaler now and then keeps hard-water buildup down.
Our Greenville team checks every kettle for finish and fit before it goes out. You can buy it online or pick it up in our store.
FAQ:
Q: How much water does the Demi Kettle hold?
A: It holds 1.25 quarts, which is enough for one or two cups at a time.
Q: What colors does it come in?
A: It comes in many Le Creuset colors, plus an all-stainless steel version. Pick your color from the options on this page.
Q: Does it work on induction cooktops?
A: Yes. It works on ceramic, electric, gas, and induction cooktops.
Q: Is it dishwasher-safe?
A: No. Hand wash it with warm, soapy water and dry it fully after each use.