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| Bodum Assam Teapot | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bodum
Category: Kitchen
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:  61 reviews
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
ASIN: B000GOI8Z4
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| Customer Reviews:
 A cheap product February 28, 2008
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
It is a cheap made-in-China junk. My wife spotted the same product for $10 at Ross.
I got rid of mine February 20, 2008
13 out of 16 found this review helpful
I can not possibly understand why they would make the strainer basket out of plastic. Why would I want to subject plastic to boiled water? There is a great deal of concern with plastics reaction to heat today. Is this plastic safe? I don't know. I emailed the company asking exactly what kind of plastic is used. They responded the plastic used is safe for human use. ???
That's their opinion without knowing exactly what plastic is used who knows if it is safe. Why not use stainless steel stainers in all their units? This applies to the 6 cup unit also.
 Looks nice except for the polycarbonate strainer and plunger February 20, 2008
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
I was poised to buy this product, but unfortunately, it has parts made from polycarbonate.
That would not be so terrible if these parts were not designed to be immersed in hot water which is then drunk. Polycarbonate may not be safe for immersion in hot liquids, due to a constituent chemical called Bisphenol-A. (Actually I personally don't use any plastic heated in contact with food or drink unless I can't avoid it.)
Bisphenol-A is an endocrine disruptor, so if you're thinking of reproducing you may wish to avoid it for the sake of the next generation.
This is my own personal opinion, not set forth as scientific fact; this review represents my own best understanding of this issue. If you want to look it up for yourself, however, you can google Bisphenol-A where you will find much more authoritative information on the subject.
 Bodum Assam 4-cup tea press January 14, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I gave this item as a gift and the recepient loves it and uses it daily. She is so thankful for the tea press feature that she is not going to purchase any more tea bags in the future.
Size matters January 10, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been happy with this teapot - does what it advertises, cleans up easily, keeps the tea warm for a while, especially if you cover it up (I use a knitted winter hat to snug down over and it stays warm at least an hour.)
The only caution - if you order the 4 cup size, be aware that you must make at least 3 cups of tea, otherwise the water level will not reach the tea leaves. If you routinely make less than 3 cups at a time, get the smaller size and brew it up twice if you need to occasionally make more.
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