Alessi
Alessi 9093 Kettle
Discover 9093 kettle in stainless steel designed by Michael Graves. When the water starts boiling, the bird sings, leading to an inevitable smile. Shop online.(seller description)
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Parts & evidence
| Part | Material | State | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| body | 18/10 stainless steel | non-plastic | “18/10 stainless steel mirror polished” brand page ↗ |
| handle | PA (polyamide) | plastic | “Handle: PA (polyamide)” brand page ↗ |
| whistle | PA (polyamide) | plastic | “small bird-shaped whistle in PA” brand page ↗ |
Research on plastic in kettles
Peer-reviewed journals, government agencies, and standards bodies.
“This review fills this gap by proposing the direct release of MPs from common sources such as food packaging, kitchen utensils, and household appliances, linking the release mechanisms to human health risks.”
Toxics · 2026
“The research found the first boil in a new kettle released almost 12 million nanoparticles per millilitre – equating to almost 3 billion particles in an average 250ml cup of tea.”
University of Queensland · 2025
Quoted verbatim and linked to the source. We make no health claims of our own. Read the sources and judge them yourself.
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