I loved the design of the pot, can I use it only as a teapot without making coffee or tea in it ?
1950431
What i meant when I asked if I could use it simply like a teapot was if I could make tea or coffe in another gadget and use it only to serve the them like if it was let's say thermal carafe . Thank you.
1950432
A tea 'pot' is a vessel used to SERVE tea, a tea 'kettle' is a vessel you put on the stove to heat water for making tea. If you, indeed mean to use this to serve tea, then yes you can use it for that. It does have the wire mesh press mechanism inside, which is not ideal for serving. You should not, however, put this French press on your stove as it would likely become damaged.
1950433
Yes. The only thing inside is the push down "grounds filter" for the coffee grounds. However, be aware that the pot is double walled for insulation. You can't put it directly on the burner to heat water. The water has to be heated in something else.
1950434
To heat up water in? You could but I don't think it'd work well, it's double walled so no heat will be directly applied to it's content.
1950435
You could use it as a teapot. It does have a French press plunger that is attached to the knob on top, so it has to stay. You can take off the filter on the end of the plunger, but you're still left with a metal stick in the tea (I would do it, it doesn't show after all.) Keep in mind that it's small. It makes me one large mug of coffee in the morning. That would be about two cups (not mugs) of tea.
1950436
I don't see why not. Just push the plunger down once you put the lid on and it will function as a tea pot. It's a wonderful piece to have!
1950437
You can put loose tea in it and steep. It's a press so it will keep the tea leaves in when you press and pour your tea. Love mine!
320736
I never used it for tea, just coffee. However, it should work just as well with tea as it does with coffee. Yes - you can remove the plunger & still have the lid on the pot. I place the press on a "non-cold" surface like a towel or those cloth pads used to pick up hot plates or pots as it will assist in keeping the liquid hot....
1863121
I would say it is, but I never tried to brew coffee in it:). I would go with a French press instead, it can be used for brewing the tea also.
838265
I do not believe that is possible. I understand though, because frequently I wish it would keep warm longer. It doesn't go into timer mode until it reaches temp and counts down the set brewing time. The teapot has several design flaws, but it does brew well. The other one in the running is the Breville, but much more money and I am not sure the features are any better.
844502
Yes, you can use reusable pod, buy tea I cups, or put a tea bag in the coffee cup and leave machine empty and just have it brew plain water
2067738
A definite NO. This infuser was designed for use with a standard size, single-serving tea cup, coffee cup, or mug. It was not intended to brew a tea pot full of tea in one go.
1468881
I use tea bags with my pot but I would think that you could not just use loose tea with this pot unless you like to read tea leaves. There are several small holes leading to the spout.
1138745
No, it cannot. You have to hold the lever down to keep the spout open. We are actually going to return this tea pot because it's already developing rust spots. we have had it for only a month and towel dry after each use as suggested by the manufacturer.
543396
No- paperwork states only water should go in the pot....this is an AWESOME teapot!
646371
Yes you can use any teabag or loose leaf tea that you like in the pot. I have not used the glass pot on the stove. I just pour the boiling water over the tea into the pot and steep as usual.
719868
Absolutely. I don't know of any other way to use it. This is a wonderful, robust set that can be used to brew excellent tea.
1666976
You can--but why would you want to have to clean that big pot for just one cup? I brew a full pot of tea in the morning and drink tea throughout the day--reheating each cup in the microwave.
1419439
I know you can, I put my ceramic tea pot on it too. Temperatures is perfect to keep the tea warm, but never hot.
1950518
No, it is a teapot for steeping tea, not a tea kettle. It should not be placed on anyheated appliance. It also chips fairly easily.
1964890
This pot is not intended for stove top use. You are supposed to boil the water in sonething else then pour it into this pot to make your tea.
1440787
Yes you can, but if that's all you want to do you'd be better off buying a teapot or something of that sort. The handles heat up so much so that's it's to hot to touch when boiling, liquid. Great coffee maker though
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.