Ibili Glass Teapot for Induction Hobs with Stainless Steel Infuser, 0.8 and 1.2 Litres

The Ibili glass teapot for induction hobs (Kristall range) is a borosilicate glass teapot with a stainless steel base bonded to the outside of the bottom, which is what lets you heat it directly on induction, ceramic, gas and electric hobs. It comes with a removable stainless steel infuser for loose-leaf tea or herbs and a steel lid with a knob, and is available in two sizes: 0.8 and 1.2 litres. It is dishwasher-safe and comes with a 3-year manufacturer's guarantee.

Why a glass teapot that goes on the hob

With an ordinary teapot you have to boil the water separately and pour it in. This one goes straight on the hob, so you heat the water, brew and serve all in the same pot. Because the body is transparent, you can see the colour of the tea and know when to take out the infuser without lifting the lid or guessing. Borosilicate glass is the same type of glass used in laboratories and in oven dishes from brands such as Pyrex or Duran: it withstands direct heat and changes in temperature far better than ordinary glass, does not absorb smells or flavours and does not stain over time the way plastic does.

The infuser is a fine stainless steel mesh basket that hangs from the opening: in it go the tea leaves, rooibos, camomile or herbal blend, and lifting it out stops the brewing at just the right moment. It lets you use loose-leaf tea, which is usually cheaper and better quality than tea bags, and try out new blends. It can be removed so you can use the teapot as a simple kettle or to serve tea that has already been strained.

Which size to choose

For both sizes, the total capacity is that of the pot filled to the brim; the working capacity, the amount you can actually brew, ranges from the minimum needed to cover the bottom of the infuser to the maximum it holds without reaching the spout and lid:

Both sizes sell almost equally well. If in doubt, the 1.2-litre one will not fall short when you have guests and works just as well with a little water.

How to use it on induction, gas or ceramic hobs

The inside is entirely glass: the water only touches the glass and, if you use it, the steel infuser. The stainless steel base is bonded to the outside of the bottom, and it is the part the induction hob detects. To make it last for many years:

• Heat it on a medium setting, never on full power or with the boost function: the base does not need any more, and the glass will thank you for it.
• Never put it on the heat empty, and keep to the minimum amount of water shown in the table.
• On gas, use a burner smaller than the base so the flame does not creep up the glass.
• Do not put the hot teapot down on a cold or wet surface or add cold water when it is very hot: borosilicate copes well with changes in temperature, but there is no point pushing it to its limit.
• Once it boils, take it off the heat, put in the infuser with the leaves and wait the right time for each tea: 2 to 3 minutes for green and white, 3 to 5 for black, 5 to 7 for rooibos and herbal teas.

Cleaning

It can go in the dishwasher: the glass body, the infuser and the lid. By hand, hot water and a little washing-up liquid are all you need; as glass does not hold on to tannin, you will not get the brown rings typical of ceramic teapots. If limescale builds up on the bottom in very hard water areas, boil it with a splash of vinegar or a kettle descaler and rinse well. To clean the infuser, turn it upside down under the tap; do not use metal scourers on the glass.

What our customers say

We have been selling it since 2015 and it has 10 customer reviews with an average score of 9.6 out of 10. The comments that come up most often: "superb and simple, looks good and easy to clean", "works really well, very handy" and "really light and useful".

Related products

To make a single cup without getting the teapot out, there is the Ibili tea infuser spoon and the Ibili tea infuser. If you prefer metal, have a look at the Ibili whistling kettle for induction hobs, and if you like an oriental style, the Ibili black cast iron teapot or the Ibili plunger teapot and cafetière. To use a teapot or coffee maker that is not induction-compatible on an induction hob, the Ibili induction adaptor for coffee makers solves the problem. You will find the rest of the models in coffee makers and teapots and the coffee and tea accessories in their own category. Ibili is a manufacturer from Gipuzkoa with more than 70 years' experience in kitchenware; you can browse its full catalogue on the Ibili brand page.

Frequently asked questions about the Ibili glass teapot for induction hobs

Does it really work on induction?

Yes. The stainless steel base bonded to the outside of the bottom is what the induction hob detects. It also works on ceramic, gas and electric hobs. Always heat it on a medium setting.

Does the water touch the steel base?

No. The pot is made entirely of borosilicate glass: the water and the tea are only in contact with the glass and, if you use it, the stainless steel infuser. The metal base is on the outside.

What is the difference between the 0.8 and 1.2-litre models?

Only the size. The 0.8-litre teapot brews between 300 and 600 ml (two or three cups) and the 1.2-litre one between 500 and 900 ml (three or four cups). The infuser, lid and base are the same type on both.

Is it dishwasher-safe?

Yes: body, infuser and lid. By hand, hot water and washing-up liquid are enough; glass does not hold on to tannin residue.

Can I heat it with the infuser and leaves inside?

For tea it is better to boil the water without the infuser, take it off the heat and then put in the infuser with the leaves, because tea should not be boiled. For a herbal tea or rooibos that can be boiled, you can heat it with the infuser in place.

What guarantee does it have?

3 years from Ibili. The glass is not covered against knocks, so avoid putting it down hard on the hob or moving it while hot onto a cold or wet surface.