How well do glass teapots retain heat in comparison to the ceramic type?
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This is a very thin glass pot and I would not expect it to retain heat. We brew over another kettle of water or another heat source, ala samovar-style, so that is what keeps our tea warm.
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This is just glass, so I assume that ceramic teapots better retain the heat. We use it frequently and drink the tea about 10 minutes after brewing.
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I have a glass stovetop and they work great. They have an inlay of metal on the bottom to assist in heating.
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I would probably just warm the top the tea pot warmer on the stove and skip the candle. The cast iron will hold enough heat to keep it warm for a while and you will not chance a black spot on you nice tea pot.
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Yes. I use a different kind of teapot warmer (it's glass) but, I looked the one you listed up and it seems like they all function the same. You should be good. Enjoy :)
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I have looked at these types of pots at teavana, and was told you CANNOT heat them directly on the stove; I reccomend purchasing one of the warmers to keep the tea hot after making.
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We honestly only use it as a decoration. I wouldn't attempt to heat it on a stove, I think the ceramic is too thin. However, pouring hot water into the teapot should be fine!
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Very. As long as you keep the teapot dry, it will stay black and lovely. If you leave the outside or the rim damp, rust spots can appear, but they come off easily enough. Don't leave the outside damp. It's completely unfinished, unlike the inside.
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I imagine that the glass can handle the heat. However, if you plan to put the lid on after pouring the hot tea into the jar, I would question whether the paint on the lid will hold up to the heat and moisture. I have had my Anchor Hocking jars for over 4 years now and have found that the paint is chipping off on the insides of the lids of 3 of the 4 jars that I purchased and use on a regular basis. I use my jars as canisters that hold dry flour, and sugars. I hope that helps.=)
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Hi, you don't use these teapots to heat the water. You use them only to brew the tea. I use an electric kettle to heat the water, then pour it into the teapot with either loose tea in the infuser (shown) or with teabags. The teapot is never too hot to handle.
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You should not heat the glass directly on a heating element, while sturdy for glass, I don't think it would withstand direct heat. You could take the basket out and use it for tea bags, though.
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Yes I have a glass top stove and there great but remember they hold the heat much better than other pans and will boil over
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One of the things I love about this teapot is that I can put it on the low simmer setting to keep it a perfect temperature. I hasten to add, however, that I do not have a glass cooktop, but a gas range.
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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.
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no - you would destroy the pot - try putting it on a ceramic tile - that will help keep the tea warm
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I've always steeped my tea in my porcelain or china pots then poured from the pot to the cups but I've never thought of putting them on the burner. I fill the porcelain w/hot water while I boil water in the tea kettle, then dump the teapot prior to filling w/the boiled water. I would not recommend putting the fine glass directly on a burner. It makes a beautiful and delicious pot of tea.
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They become hot when left over direct heat. Since I am the principle cook I really enjoy cooking with the set. I do use pot holders because my ceramic cooktop distributes the heat and the handles do become "warm". With that said, I am often using three burners at the same time.
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Le Creuset pots work nicely, but do require more time to heat the pot, lid and food through, so keep that in mind. Stainless steel is another great option. Use with copper, steel, aluminum, enameled cast iron, or glassware pots in standard sizes with short handles and tight fitting lid. Use the right sized pot for the food you want to cook in order to best retain heat.Also, glass lids work, but do not retain heat as well as the metal lids. Also, we always recommend placing a dish towel and a potholder (silicon is best) beneath the pot to protect your bag from the heat and spillage,Hope that helps! Feel free to email us with any questions: ussales@nb-wonderbag.com Le Creuset pots work nicely, but do require more time to heat the pot, lid and food through, so keep that in mind. Stainless steel is another great option. Use with copper, steel, aluminum, enameled cast iron, or glassware pots in standard sizes with short handles and tight fitting lid. Use the right sized pot for the food you want to cook in order to best retain heat.Also, glass lids work, but do not retain heat as well as the metal lids. Also, we always recommend placing a dish towel and a potholder (silicon is best) beneath the pot to protect your bag from the heat and... » Read More Le Creuset pots work nicely, but do require more time to heat the pot, lid and food through, so keep that in mind. Stainless steel is another great option. Use with copper, steel, aluminum, enameled cast iron, or glassware pots in standard sizes with short handles and tight fitting lid. Use the right sized pot for the food you want to cook in order to best retain heat.Also, glass lids work, but do not retain heat as well as the metal lids. Also, we always recommend placing a dish towel and a potholder (silicon is best) beneath the pot to protect your bag from the heat and spillage,Hope that helps! Feel free to email us with any questions: ussales@nb-wonderbag.com « Show Less