Is the bottom inside the pot steel or ceramic? I want to make sure the herbal will not contacted with steel at all.
1825022
There is a round steel heating element in the center of the bottom of the pot. It's about 4 inches in diameter. The rest is ceramic. Hope that helps!
1825023
Unfortunately this pot would not suit your needs because there is, in fact, a stainless steel heating element in the bottom center of the unit, surrounded by the ceramic pot. I don't know if other types of cooking pots are available without steel heating elements but perhaps a search of the Internet would be helpful in that regard. I hope this is helpful...have a great day!
1825024
Hi, there is a metal/steel at the bottom inside the pot, I believed it's a heat element.
355899
It IS ceramic. Ceramic mechanisms are usually white and look like plastic, but are not plastic. They will outlive a metal mechanism and you can use them for salt (the will not corrode'/rust. You also do not have to worry when using it over a pot of boiling soup, since the steam will also not harm the ceramic mechanism.
2192446
I'm unsure what information you are wanting. There are well over 150 different grades of stainless steel and I doubt most people would know the percentage of chromium to steel outside of a chemist or someone in the stainless trade. I can say that this is a standard heavy commercial-grade stainless kitchen pot with a heavier steel bottom that will work on my induction stove. Because it works beautifully on the induction stove top, that is indicative that the base is slightly less 'stainless' and more 'steel'. However, the sides and top are pure commercial stainless with a satin finish. I have yet to have any scratches on any of the parts that have rusted and I use these pots on a daily basis. They were recommended to me by a professional 4-star chef who DOES know all the grades and tells me that this is a good one for standard or even commercial kitchen uses. I hope that helps you.
143422
I don't know. It appears that the pot is made of mild steel. I would call the manufacture.
1687465
It's probably some kind of steel (a magnet sticks to the bottom) but the inside has a teflon-like coating, so it's hard to know for sure. The point where the body attached to the handle began to rust out, causing the handle to become loose, so it's likely not stainless. We threw it out because it seemed dangerous.
2216200
that's interesting..it is stainless steel inside..there is no coating on the inside that I can see..I haven't burned anything in it (yet lol) but it cleans up like a breeze..this pot is one of my favorites in my kitchen!
2077913
My pot IS rusted. I'm very disappointed because I wanted to get away from aluminum and the steel ended up rusting on the inside. It makes me believe it is not stainless steel.
1707627
This particular teapot has a ceramic interior to guard against rust. You should not put direct flame to the bottom of this pot or you could crack the ceramic. If you warm the pot with very hot tap water while the water for the tea is heating,this tea stays hot for about 30 minutes.
1791697
The pot is described as stainless steel if it contains aluminum I could not say because I bought it believing that what amazon says in their description is the truth.
1838544
Interior bottom is stainless steel. This is a very nice tea kettle, I would highly recommend it.
1323203
It is steel inside as well. I have really enjoyed these mugs! The ability to easily clean the nooks and crannies of the lid is indispensable!
2266670
I tend to disagree. I bought a so-called SS pot and a magnet had no interest in it. The gauge/thickness matters not. If it's based on iron (which SS is) then a magnet is attracted to it. Me thinks aluminum with chrome finish.
1221456
The external bottom of the pot is plastic but no plastic inside. There is a rubber ring seal inside around the metal heating part. I will upload some photos later.
1822245
The bottom--the pot portion--has some discoloration, but no rust. I use it regularly, and have had it for a year.
444915
I have a ceramic cooktop and it didn't affect the cooktop. However, anything above medium heat did sage the pot. There is now fine cracking along the bottom edge, about an half inch above the bottom along the side. Not a huge visual blemish, but noticeable. I had contacted the manufacturer and asked if it would be safe and they said it would. I'm considering a return if the problem worsens at the next use. I will say they were very helpful the first contact and i don't anticipate problems. Might just be my unit? Hope this helps!
1626581
Hi Ben - All parts that come in contact with food, herbs, etc. are steel. The only aluminum are tubes covering steel side supports, more for decoration - no contact with food. For the money this is an excellent unit for home use.
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i just swish it with water and wipe with a cloth but it is beginning to rust and black chunks are chipping off the inside bottom. I never drink the last cup out of the pot for fear of it being gritty. I assume the iron is not toxic but I am planning on getting a new one. I have owned this one for many years.