Since the glass is thin, do you find that the water cools much quicker than in a ceramic pot? I like to make a lot of tea and then drink it over time.
175505
I haven't given that much thought before but ceramic itself when heated stays hot for quite some time.
175506
Scientifically, there's not that much difference between glass and ceramic pots. It's more important to keep the lid on and use a tea cozy. See link: http://www.quora.com/Thermodynamics/There-are-three-identically-shaped-cups-filled-with-hot-coffee-one-made-of-metal-another-of-ceramic-and-the-third-of-glass-Which-of-the-cups-will-cool-faster-and-why
175507
The pot stats at decent heat but I think it cools a little faster than a ceramic. What I use is a tea cozy. It's a "hat" for the teapot that keeps it warm.
1711054
Like a ceramic mug compared to a glass mug, not much difference. I own this one and a glass French press, as you know neither are insulated. If I have a second cup, I have to heat it up.
192465
Not really. It's just designed to keep hot stuff cooling down slower. It might heat cold water in an hour or so but not hot enough to make tea and that amount of time could damage the mug.
1908927
It gets warm, but even when making black tea (water brought to a fairly hard boil) it isn't too hard to carry. I imagine it depends on your sensitivity, but I don't have any issues.
1711057
The ceramic walls are thicker then then the glass ones I have previously owned and I have noticed keeps the coffee warmer longer. It is also much stranger then the glass ones.
88932
I don't know other than to say the machine makes the water so much hotter and sends it thru slowly; so I am assuming that the tea would be steeped much better with the machine.
1946481
I would say yes. I have had this kettle for a couple years now, and would not buy it again. Very atractive sitting on the counter, but with a plastic-like interior I don't reheat or drink the hot water that's been sitting in it for any length of time. It is heavy and lately the lid catch seems to be losing it's ability to stay closed. It does heat the water fairly quickly, and the temperature gauge is nice to have, but my next kettle will have a stainless interior (which I had asked about prior to buying this, and was told it did have that), and cost much less. I cannot recommend spending the money for this one based on those factors. I would say yes. I have had this kettle for a couple years now, and would not buy it again. Very atractive sitting on the counter, but with a plastic-like interior I don't reheat or drink the hot water that's been sitting in it for any length of time. It is heavy and lately the lid catch seems to be losing it's ability to stay closed. It does heat the water fairly quickly, and the temperature gauge is nice to have, but my next kettle will have a stainless interior (which I had asked about prior to buying this, and was told it did have that), and cost much less. I cannot recommend spending... » Read More I would say yes. I have had this kettle for a couple years now, and would not buy it again. Very atractive sitting on the counter, but with a plastic-like interior I don't reheat or drink the hot water that's been sitting in it for any length of time. It is heavy and lately the lid catch seems to be losing it's ability to stay closed. It does heat the water fairly quickly, and the temperature gauge is nice to have, but my next kettle will have a stainless interior (which I had asked about prior to buying this, and was told it did have that), and cost much less. I cannot recommend spending the money for this one based on those factors. « Show Less
852341
Mostly. One problem we had was the glass shattered on the first use. My daughter poured hot water into it to begin to steep tea. Not boiling water, just hot.
1144385
Not sure but I would imagine anything made of glass placed on a hot stove may not be the best idea. I always boil the water in a kettle first then transfer it to the teapot for serving/keeping warm.
192102
I have looked and looked for a glass pitcher that will withstand boiling water, but have found very few that do. This particular pitcher is well made, but I've never attempted to put billing water in it. I use it for iced tea. I make the tea in a separate kettle and allow it to cool a bit before I pour it into the pitcher. Also, I put hot water from the tap in the pitcher before I pour the tea into it in order to help warm up the glass. As I understand it, the reason many glass pitchers crack from boiling water is because of the temperature difference between the glass and the water...so, I always warm up the pitcher a bit first.
986877
I'm not sure if the answer came through so I'm sending it again. The pot is only a single layer glass and gets very hot but the handle does not get nearly as hot. I hope this helps.
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.
1958871
I have used hot water to make mine before. They do freeze faster that way, but they will get a bubble in the center on the "glass." Best to use cold water.
925433
Love to help you SweetieBee but like you-I only bought the tea pot-I didn't manufacture it. This is a feature of Amazon that annoys me no end. Instead of contacting other purchasers they should take this question to the source for what it's worth I've had this tea pot for about a year have left water inside frequently - and have no problems with it. The lining is probably some type of protectant
1419440
I broke my teapot right off the bat. I replaced it with a coffee carafe from an old coffee maker. It gets as hot as the warmer on a coffee maker gets - I wouldn't put my decorative china teapot on it.
702441
The pot is ceramic, not insulated. It doesn't keep coffee hot very long, but longer than a pyrex carafe.
1444986
This pot is not insulated so I would say the tea remains hot like 30 min. If you need to keep your tea hot more than this, I would recommend that you buy a thermos bottle. They sell some very good around here. This item is very nice and I recommend.