Is the handle hot after steeping the tea for about 5 minutes?
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.
2017357
No, the handle does not get hot for me. I love this because it fits in different mugs I use and the fine mesh keeps the leaves inside the infuser. Best infuser I have used.
2017358
Not at all. It's not microwaveable so there is no way for it to heat up or even get remotely warm. Just pour hot water into the infuser while it sits in an empty mug.
1281222
not unusually so. I have only reheated coffee or tea for about 30 seconds and have not noticed the mug getting super heated.
1908928
It really depends on how hot your water is. If you use boiling water (not really recommended for most teas if you don't want it bitter) then the glass will get uncomfortably hot to hold (not leave actual burns, just uncomfortable to hold). I found that the outside only remains uncomfortably hot for a short time if you use really hot water. If you plan on filling it with boiling water and then heading out the door, you might want to purchase some sort of a sleeve for it.
288773
My main complaint is that the settings knob doesn't tell you what the actual temp is. When steeping tea, different ones have different temp needs so you shouldn't be guessing. I put a small sticker on various spots around the knob with the degrees I will get at that setting. I had to use a thermometer to do this. Once I did that, the problem was solved. Another small issue is that there is no sound when it's heated to temp, just a click when the power lever turns off, but since it heats up so fast, you are usually close by when it happens. Occasionally, I don't hear it and forget that I was waiting. My main complaint is that the settings knob doesn't tell you what the actual temp is. When steeping tea, different ones have different temp needs so you shouldn't be guessing. I put a small sticker on various spots around the knob with the degrees I will get at that setting. I had to use a thermometer to do this. Once I did that, the problem was solved. Another small issue is that there is no sound when it's heated to temp, just a click when the power lever turns off, but since it heats up so fast, you are usually close by when it happens. Occasionally, I don't hear it and forget that I was... » Read More My main complaint is that the settings knob doesn't tell you what the actual temp is. When steeping tea, different ones have different temp needs so you shouldn't be guessing. I put a small sticker on various spots around the knob with the degrees I will get at that setting. I had to use a thermometer to do this. Once I did that, the problem was solved. Another small issue is that there is no sound when it's heated to temp, just a click when the power lever turns off, but since it heats up so fast, you are usually close by when it happens. Occasionally, I don't hear it and forget that I was waiting. « Show Less
1361898
Somewhat safe - I still think it might be hot on your hand, but maybe less so than on a gas stove. I think the heat travels up the handle from the kettle's pot itself. The handle appears to be a combo of plastic and rubber - and tends to get hot enough all over that I usually use a hotpad or my sleeve to pour when the kettle boils.
727393
NO. I poured water that I boiled and let cool down for five minutes into this pitcher and it broke into several pieces and spilled the tea I was making everywhere, burning me on my leg (not badly, thankfully).
984072
The amount of time can vary depending on how cold it is outside. My tea is normally pretty warm evening I am outside for 45 minutes, so it does keep things warm for a while. However, it wasn't made to keep things warm and a thermos would be better for the job. Hope this helps.
1843730
If you look closely at the photo, the handle is metal as well as the pot itself. Yes, it will get hot, but if you use a hand towel or potholder, it is just fine. I used this for my morning tea, and for heating water to wash dishes with. It is a great pot. Do not run in your dishwasher. Only hand wash, just as you would your other camping enamelware.
1568309
No, the handle does not get hot. It also works well on an induction cooktop.
1945521
I use it to keep my tea warm. After the prescribed two minutes in the microwave it is pretty hot, and the warmth gradually decreases over about 20 minutes.
1746078
I steep mine just like other herbal teas. Usually it is recommended to steep 1-3 minutes.
1551211
It's a wooden handle so it doesn't really get super hot, but there is boiling water just below it and metal at either end, so just as a matter of caution I use the mitt. That way I also don't worry about the steam coming out of the spout when I pour into the teapot.
1966963
It did not last long with me.After a month or so,the handle broke off from the pot..I did not have any problem with the lid.I used some yarn to tie the top of the lid to the handle,so it did not accidentally fall off when pouring hot tea.
653430
the brew steeping pot is made of plastic. Also, the handle you see in the photo slides on and isn't distinctly connected to the pot. Have had no issues with durability whatsoever so far!
1134918
NO. I have had mine for almost a year now and I absolutely LOVE this thing. I drink A LOT of tea and it is perfect to fey your water boiling in no time.
432150
Yes, the handle stays cool. I can't remember a time when it got hot. After heating and the cover still on, steam can escape around the part of the cover over the handle. Remove the cover after heating and there is no problem.
932263
No, the handle does not get got. But the teapot itself will get as hot as the water in it.