hot water resistant? I would like to brew tea in this pitcher - can it withstand boiling water?
1631355
No. I had read that it would, but mine just shattered. I love this pitcher, so I will get another. This time I will let the water cool off a bit before pouring and will pour more slowly.
1631356
Either pre heat the pitcher with hot but not boiling water or put a metal knife in the pitcher before you pour in boiling water. Pre heating works best. Glass just doesn't expand very fast.
459607
I wouldn't risk boiling water. Warm water yes. I would also check the Camelbak website.
2097593
not at all. it's big and melt when you wash it in hot water. I never use this pitcher again.
13213
I have a Breville tea maker that I use to brew my tea (various settings let me go up to 212 for black tea), BUT after brewing I immediately pour the hot tea into the pitcher to cool and haven't had a problem doing so. (I love the pitcher because it holds almost 2 full brews from the Breville so I'm set for all day drinking.)
1235974
I make my tea with boiling water. I love this Tea Maker. It is for loose leaf teas.
1261451
We've used it as a heating pad with hot water, but I wouldn't add boiling hot water from a tea kettle. If you do use the kettle to warm the water I'd make sure it's not boiling, but rather is 158 degrees (F) or slightly less since that's what the manufacture recommends. Best of luck!!
221555
I don't see why not. I use it as a tea pitcher & I always pour the freshly brewed (and very hot) tea into it.
2021404
I don't think it could handle boiling water. It doesn't mention water temperature in the enclosed instructions one way or the other. But it's specifically meant for outdoor use on a hose bib, so that would obviously exclude boiling water. I could imagine that warm water would be fine, but it's an all plastic construction, I would be very surprised if this would withstand actually boiling water.
1487226
Definitely! I like my tea HOT and have been using this teapot with boiling water for a year without an issue
1474875
Yes, I use mine to brew tea and have added boiling hot water from my kettle. The pitcher has been room temp when I've done this, never cold from the fridge.
1711005
Absolutely. I have used both sizes of this pot for brewing hot tea. It has come in and out of the dishwasher countless times, looking like new. As with any glass tea pot you have to make sure you do not subject it to abrupt changes in temperature. Give it a swirl of hot tap water before putting tea in.
86083
I don't see why it can't be used with hot water. However, I would be careful what you mix in with the hot water, i.e., salt and be cautious when touching the pitcher. Also be sure not to put the pitcher directly onto a heating element.
1474874
I only use this pitcher to serve cold drinks. The reason I would suggest not using this pitcher for hot water is that it is not made out of tempered glass. Generally, as a safety measure, tempered glass is used to serve and hold hot liquids; using tempered glass ensures that if there is breakage that the piece does not shatter in small & sharp shards. Tempered glass also does a better job of withstanding temperature changes.If you want a pitcher that will do well serving hot water or hot liquids, then it may be better & safer to look for a pitcher made out of tempered glass (if you want it to be made out of glass as there are other shatter-resistant materials besides tempered glass). I only use this pitcher to serve cold drinks. The reason I would suggest not using this pitcher for hot water is that it is not made out of tempered glass. Generally, as a safety measure, tempered glass is used to serve and hold hot liquids; using tempered glass ensures that if there is breakage that the piece does not shatter in small & sharp shards. Tempered glass also does a better job of withstanding temperature changes.If you want a pitcher that will do well serving hot water or hot liquids, then it may be better & safer to look for a pitcher made out of tempered glass (if you... » Read More I only use this pitcher to serve cold drinks. The reason I would suggest not using this pitcher for hot water is that it is not made out of tempered glass. Generally, as a safety measure, tempered glass is used to serve and hold hot liquids; using tempered glass ensures that if there is breakage that the piece does not shatter in small & sharp shards. Tempered glass also does a better job of withstanding temperature changes.If you want a pitcher that will do well serving hot water or hot liquids, then it may be better & safer to look for a pitcher made out of tempered glass (if you want it to be made out of glass as there are other shatter-resistant materials besides tempered glass). « Show Less
1603635
Lukewarm won't be a problem. It is sturdy bpa free enviro plastic. I wouldn't store boiling water in there but I use very hot tap water to clean it on occasion and it's not a problem.
941957
Havn't tried, but I don't think so. You pour boiling water into it, as in tea!
431847
No...you cannot put it in the dishwasher so you definitely cannot use it to boil water. Use another teapot for that. This is just a press, for pressing tea leaves.
1071154
I wouldn't. I steep extra strong tea in a pot, let it cool and pour over pitcher that is filled with ice. Hope this helps. The plastic does not seem to be the type for boiling liquids directly.