Is the straining surface flat or more bowl-shaped?
1592226
Slightly bowl shaped. It's really nice, much nicer than I thought it would be. Very sturdy.
1592227
Definitely bowl shaped but not a deep one, perhaps a drop in depth of 1/2-3/4 inch. I find it ideal for scooping and straining. Very comfortable and the bowl is well designed. Strongly recommend
1467418
Not completely flat. It has low ridges, I presume for drainage. They are barely visible in the picture on the site.
1111953
Thank-you for your inquiry. The strainer comes to a rounded type of point at the bottom. Thank-you for your inquiry.
1276904
It's rather flat. The water does not build up in the sink when running unless the stopper is in. FYI I love this sink and have bought it on 2 occasions. Much more useful than a double sink.
2069195
Not totally flat...it's sort of like a soda bottle I guess. Raised up in the middle, with a ring / circle that actually touches the surface you place it on.
1938403
The one pictured, and it has ridges at the bottom that filter the liquid. It is NOT an ovular t-ball kind of strainer with holes to filter.
231877
It is not completely flat. The edges round to touch the surface bit the center is slightly concave.
1129714
Not very rounded. Appears flat with sharpe edges but does pouf a little. So it's not perfectly flat.
2036965
Yes to both questions. I have used several dozen of these flats and am very pleased with the quality.
1785309
Yes, great for straining, but it is flimsy. However, as much as I have been expecting it to break, it hasn't. I use it quite often.
2160977
I bought this as a gift, but from what I remember the bottom was flat. You may want to ask someone else to make sure.
96206
Appears flat. I use it on a glass top stove and it sits flat with no wobble.
2227940
It is flat, but you may need to bend the handle upwards a bit. I have a glasstop and I use this, but DO NOT put a heavy pot on it and try to move it or you definitely will scratch the glass.
635415
Bottom is flat with slightly round edge. I luv this pan, nice and big, easy to clean and if you follow the instructions for the first few used should last long time.
231175
I would say that the mesh is medium. We don't get a lot of sediment. The strainer holds enough that 2 1/2 tsp will swell to fill the strainer with brewing.
2133928
I gave it as a gift but asked them this morning. They think it is smooth and flat but they will check after they get home from work. If it's not flat, I will let you know. I do know that my daughter in law loves the teapot.
1268430
The bottom of the bowl of the spoon is round. I saw one of the replies said "flat" which I'm wondering if they meant the handle of the spoon (which is flat).