Do I need a gooseneck kettle or a standard one?

It depends on use. Across pour-over communities, a gooseneck spout is considered essential for controlled, slow coffee pours, which is why models like the Cosori and Govee gooseneck kettles dominate r/pourover discussion. For tea, French press, or general hot water, reviewers say a wide-mouth standard kettle (such as the 1.7L Cosori or Cuisinart) is faster to fill and easier to clean.