How easy is it to clean - especially the mesh tea holder? Thanks!
1102817
I've been using my kettle for over a year now (1-2 times a week). It is one of the best presents I have ever received. As long as I clean the tea basket out shortly after use, it has stayed looking almost brand new minus the light tea colored stains forming on the basket. Even those stains are light in color and would be expected from the tea sitting the basket. The glass pot itself looks brand new even after leaving tea sit in it for a few days.
1102818
The mesh tea holder and lid can both go in the top shelf of the dishwasher, so are very easily cleaned. The carafe section, however, can only be wiped out with a damp rag but I've had mine for several months now and that hasn't really been an issue for me. As far as removing loose tea from the mesh, hold it upside down, give the side a tap and they fall right out!
1102819
It's dishwasher safe, also cleans well with soft dishwashing brush and a good detergent.
1102820
It's pretty easy -- I usually just rinse it under water. It doesn't keep tea leaves stuck, however I would probably rinse it right away before it dries up.
1102821
Very easy to clean. I just run hot water in the mesh basket to clean it. I own two of these and I'd buy them again.
1496962
Yes, it is easy to clean. I've had it in daily use for about two months and have had no problems at all.
1003389
I like it because I am able to mix my teas and add fruits to it etc. I feel it is sturdy however, it requires some care. I wash it by hand and not put in the dishwasher. I have not encounter any problems to date it is really good when making lemon/lime water.
1405813
I wash mine all the time in the dishwasher. Since the water goes into the two parts pretty hot, I figured it wouldn't suffer in the dishwasher. The only problem I have so far is the Tea Leaf Basket has a hairline crack but it doesn't affect the performance or function.
610556
Its easy to clean. Empty out any water after each use and remove the lid to air dry. For the outside, I just wash with warm soapy water and rinse. We don't have hard water deposits here so just a quick rinse with hot water inside the kettle every so often (then dry with a towel) works for me! Love this kettle!
2226450
I find it very easy to clean. I take the pot out and wipe it down with a wet cloth inside and out. And, I wipe the inside of the glass with a damp cloth it cleans up very easy. I usually do it after about the fourth or fifth Time I use it. We've probably used Ours 20 to 25 times and it still looks brand-new.
497198
you can wash & rinse it out with hot tap water, but boiling water i wouldnt recommend it.. not for brewing tea..for cold beverages primarily.
1357564
I have not done that, but since it's glass my guess is you'd be fine. Though, tea ususally leaves some residue, over time, so for that reason, I would be inclined not to--just one more thing to clean out over time....
1233855
It's very easy to clean. I just rinse it out most of the time, other times I wash it in soapy water. Love this pot
95816
Umm. for the outside just a soft damp cloth. I confess I've never cleaned the inside. After a year it is still just sparkling clean inside--guess the constant boiling water keeps anything from growing. This is just a great teapot!
876241
It's easy to clean. I just run it to empty, then add some boiling water and run that thru. It's done.
1915660
Not as fine as mesh, but very fine. I strain tea that gets 'loose' front regular tea bags. Hope this helps.
1268609
just rinse it well when you empty it, DONT wait. then when its time to wash, put about 4 inches of hot water in it and add a small squirt of dish soap. screw on the lid and shake hard for about 30 seconds. rinse well and done. no stains, no leftover smell. i've had my pair for over 3 years. i use them for iced tea and iced coffee year round.
2161439
There is a large tea net that goes inside of the kettle. You can use a bag or loose leaves. Its easy to remove and rinse out once you're done brewing the tea. EDIT: Actually, if you look at the second picture of the teapot, you can see the white plastic mesh that is in the middle. You can put whatever you want into it.
1236820
I find it easy to clean by hand. The grate cylinder comes out of the holder so you have easy access to it from 2 sides.
2130549
I use mine almost every day to make a gallon of various herb teas. I fill it almost to the top, boil the water, pull the pot off the stove, dump in the loose tea leaves and walk away to let it brew. I often let it sit over night with no problems. It doesn't stain and I have never had a problem or had any difficulty cleaning it. Every once in a while I put it in the dishwasher.
752328
Not particularly hard to clean! I use a fibercloth with some stainless steel liquid cleaner. I really like the sensor reheat function which automatically reheats without additional input.