Does the handle heat up or can you pour the water without using a pot holder? On a quest for a tea kettle where I don't need a potholder to pour.
208494
My handle routinely gets too hot to touch. The insulating handle material (neoprene-like) has changed since I first purchased this model, some years ago. (The old model never became too hot to touch.) My new, 2015 model will get too hot, requiring a pot holder. If I position the pot VERY carefully, and adjust the flame precisely, this problem will not occur.
208495
I can't answer that question because I returned the tea kettle that looked very cheap and poorly constructed.
208496
The handle remains comfortable to grasp after boiling. I bought this for my Mother, and she never needs a pot holder to pour her tea water.
1793699
I have not used this pot directly on the stove. I don't recall whether the manufacturer said this was acceptable or not, but it just doesn't sound safe to me! I use my Hario "beehive" to heat the water, then pour it into the teapot. If you don't have one of those, then just use a regular saucepan to heat the water, then pour it into the teapot.
932264
The handle does not get noticeably hot (I pour steaming, but not boiling water into mine). The base certainly does get hot. I keep mine on a ceramic tea saucer for that very reason.
1511275
The handle gets hot if you have a gas range and yes you definitely have to use the pot holder that came with it It does not get hot on an electric one. I have an electric range and can pick it up with no potholder ,
146743
The tea holder is out of the water while the water is heating, then you manually lower the holder into the water for brewing. There is only the one up and one down. I always make a full pot, so it hasn't been an issue. Hope this helps.
1110267
I don't use my kettle to brew tea in, I use it to boil the water and pour onto the teabag in my cup, or tea bags in my teapot. Pretty much the same way one would use a stovetop kettle. Hope this is helpful.
2017356
No, the handle is manufactured with a slight bend to it so it does not get hot at all (just warm to the touch.). Love this strainer for all my loose tea especially green and fine rooibos teas.
323006
My daughter and I pour boiling water into it to make tea. HOWEVER, we do use an old 'trick' my mom taught me, and that is to put a long metal spoon or metal tongs into the pitcher before we pour the hot water. We don't know if this is something actually necessary, but haven't gotten up the nerve to NOT use this 'trick' every time. Hope that helps!
1643913
I have a handle holder that is more like a quilted potholder. I leave it on the handle of my pan which I use everyday. I like it better than these silicone ones that can get singed by the electric stove burners.
2283901
The handle gets hot enough that I have to use a pot holder, but it may be because we have a gas stove with an open flame! I'm not sure if it would get that hot on a normal stove top!
537358
No, this is meant to brew and serve tea, but not to heat water. I use a separate electric kettle for boiling water.
1138746
No, you must hold it open to pour it...it does not stay open on its own. Mouth opening on small size too. Overall, did not care for it. Try looking into the "utiliTea" by Adiago electric tea kettle and "IngenuiTea" by Adiago tea bag infuser. Both excellent products also on Amazon. After using, won't switch back to tea kettle! Good Luck!
2270710
I recommend using a pot holder or oven mitt once the wok has heated up. The handle gets hot when the wok is fully heated.
2070618
It does get pretty warm, but not so hot that you can't touch it - if you need to hold the kettle with your other hand to support/pour, however, I would indeed use a hot pad to be protected. I love this tea kettle!!
873047
Do not boil water in this tea pot. U have to clean it with boiling water no soaps ever, but never heat water in it. It's is made to keep the water warm. If u have a trivet with the tea pot u can place a tea light under it to keep the tea warmer. Boil water for tea in separate kettle then transfer water to tea pot.
1203685
I agree with Isabella. While it does get warm, provided you keep the handle straight up it does not get too hot to pick up if you don't use a potholder. I also use mine on a cast iron wood stove and have never had a problem.
909095
No, I have never had steam burn my hand when pouring. I think it is really a very nice kettle that heats water very quickly. My only concern is that the on/off switch sticks out quite a bit, and it seems like it could break if I'm not careful. However, everything is working fine just now, and I'm happy.