Is it okay to fill it with water and then microwave it to a boil? Or will it crack? Thanks!
2035077
There are metal ends on the handle, so unless you can take that off of is not safe for the microwave. I have never had the handle off and it doesn't look easy to remove. You could break the lugs on the pot.
1069930
You can't really microwave it, since the plastic around it going to melt, and its not a gel material its a liquid that once you snap the metal piece inside turns hard and releases heat.
1422766
I threw away my packaging but I am almost positive it said not to boil it or immerse it in hot water. I think it might melt or heat unevenly.If you don't have a microwave, I used hand towels I soaked in hot water until I got this item, they just lost their heat faster and got my clothes wet but they did work.
1064541
I microwaved the bowl with lid for 3 minutes and it was fine. Didn't melt the lid and the bowl didn't really retain much heat. So it can be microwaved.
1888815
I once nuked it for a minute and it was fine, but I wouldn't recommend it... The instructions on the box say something along the lines of "let the boiling water sit for a bit before pouring it into the mug." I recommend boiling your water in a kettle, they come as cheap as $10 for an electric one.
1841339
It's a little tricky .. can't leave it in, so you'd have to wait for the water to boil off. And at that point, a minor difference in time might mean miscalculation about the point of hard crack. Would rather recommend a cold water test or a Candy thermometer.
1206929
Don't microwave this cup. It is good for a lot of things but no contact with open flame and do not put it in the microwave. Heat the water separately and make the tea, coffee, or cereal, or freeze-dried meal in the cup using it's lid to keep in the heat.
1499510
It just says do not boil, i've never microwaved it. But if it doesn't say no, maybe it's safe
182302
three options - leave out on your stove top that will melt it slowly, put in a pot of boiled water, squeeze out an amount and microwave. I recommend the first two. meg
2217821
I pour boiling water into mine every day without any cracking. Like any ceramic, it should be preheated a little by rinsing with hot tap water first. Any ceramic will crack if hot water is poured into it when cold.
2079934
I am not recommending it, but check with the manufacturer on boiling it. A lot of these types of products have the option to microwave OR boil... Good luck!
1902219
Yes it's fine in the microwave. I haven't done that much, but had no problem when I did.
1874335
No, This is a thin glass and I am sure boiling water would crack it immediately. I can't tell you for sure because I never tried it and I don't think I will. You can brew iced tea by placing the tea bags in the container and add cold water. Let it sit on your counter top for a few hours. It will be fine tea.
614834
Ooooops, was I supposed to microwave it? I obviously didn't read the directions. I have been using it for weeks without any problems. Hope that helps
2219084
I heat water for tea every day in the microwave. You have to be aware that if you put cold water on a very hot glass cup, or hot into a very cold cup, that it might break, but I haven't had any break yet from that. It's only been my clumsiness by dropping them that has broken them.
2258461
I think if you poured boiling water in it, it would likely crack - I'd recommend a ceramic jug for that.
1173478
yes I really messed mine up by ignoring those directions - but it was by cooking a sweet mixture that boiled over - sugary substance was trapped between the ridges of the pot bottom - reached an unusually high temp and pock marked the surfaceI'm now considering using this pot as a canner - thinking that it will only contain water and I'll watch carefully so it doesn't boil over (if it were to do so I would quickly remove the pot from the cooktop) - here's hoping . . . !!!