When it comes to the coffee brewing methods that require a kettle, controlling the flow of water is an important step in the process. As previously mentioned, making coffee is a sensitive operation, and using a gooseneck kettle gives you much more control than other vessels. That control is super important as it helps you to pour much more exact amounts of water, ensuring the perfect ratio of water to beans. Other kettles don’t give you that same guarantee as they have a much shorter spout, which often results in a chaotic pour and an unnecessary mess.
Because of the thin design of the spout of a gooseneck kettle, another benefit of using it is it also allows you to be more exact about where the water is going. This prevents any over-pouring happening on one spot and over-extracting of the grounds, which leads to overly bitter flavors. Instead, you can properly coat your coffee grounds for the maximum extraction of flavor, making for a much more rich and balanced cup overall.