Can you pour boiling water into it to make tea?
1488249
I personally would not pour boiling water in this container. As I mentioned in my review from a few years ago, the one I purchased (as a replacement for one that I got in the 90's) broke the first time I poured very hot- about 200 degrees (but not boiling) into it. Manufacturer's changed the formula for making "tempered" glass and this new formula doesn't seem to be able to take the "thermal shock" that the old glass formula could take. (I made ice tea with almost boiling water in the old glass pitcher for over a decade until it broke when I dropped it on the floor). Several years ago Consumer Reports did an article about this topic, and their research indicated this was happening because of the change in the glass formula. If you research this topic online you will find information about this issue.
1726381
you add hot/boiling water to this teapot. It just acts as a vessel for brewing the tea and should not be used to heat water in.
706283
I wouldn't even if it's ok. But you can prepare your tea the same I prepare coffee. Put the loose tea leaves first. Then pour the boiling water on top. Cover with the plunger/filter at the level of the water. Wait until the desired strength and then push the plunger/filter all the down. Wait a little bit and then pour the tea in your cup. Enjoy.
431847
No...you cannot put it in the dishwasher so you definitely cannot use it to boil water. Use another teapot for that. This is just a press, for pressing tea leaves.
1852470
I would not. This is the type of kettle that you want to pour hot water into; not the type of kettle you want to heat water with.
1992107
Yes! I purchased it to make homemade tea, and I put the boiling water directly into it. No problem so far. It also has a nice slim design, for a 64oz pitcher.
1858739
You can pour in water right off the boil. Just don't put it on a stove burner. :)
816131
I wouldn't try it. If you just boil water and slowly poor over loose tea you tea pot will work great.
1157410
NO, this is boil your water sep. in nice stainless steel pot, then steep your tea in this. It's a great pot I love it and it gets used every night.
672614
I don't know why not.....although I am not a tea expert. This is a percolator and I think that tea is "steeped"....but it just seems that you could put the tea in the coffee grounds container and let the water boil and drain through it....?
1844075
No, you cannot. This is a tea pot. What you put on the stove is called a tea kettle.
162450
i don't think you can put boiling water into the steamer. the steamer heats it. if you want to boil your water first to distill it let it cool off completely before using in the machine. i hope this is helpful!
2117272
No, the pot is sealed and the liquid level shows in the window on the side. You cannot add water and pour into cups. Although there is liquid visible in the tea pot all actions are make believe and nothing pours into the cups.
1121173
No- I boil the water in a tea kettle- then I pour a little water into the tea pot to warm it. Throw the water away- then add your tea and boiling water to the tea pot. Let it brew for a few minutes then pour your perfect cup of tea! I am a Brit so am experienced tea maker.Good luck!
335654
No. You could microwave the water then pour it in, I just use a tea kettle on the stove. Doesn't even have to be boiling.
537358
No, this is meant to brew and serve tea, but not to heat water. I use a separate electric kettle for boiling water.
1438757
I haven't used mine yet. However, I did buy two other tea pots from here and they were perfectly fine after pouring the boiling water over the teabags. I'm sure it would be fine. To make sure, I would start out with allowing the water to cool for a little while (at least one minute) before pouring, and or just pour a little at a time to see what happens.