Essteele Per Vita Questions & Answers

it is normal for copper.
Over time copper will naturally change colors transforming from a shiny brown color to darker browns. This natural cover is called patina.

Interesting question, and you are right .. there is no documentation from the manufacturer on their website or the accompanying paperwork or on the cookware itself that explicitly states whether it is 1810, yet all the retailers are advertising it as 18/10. I personally suspect they are 18/10 (based on performance compared to other 18/10 cookware I have owned in the past) but we won't know unless we write to Essteele directly. Thanks for raising it and sorry I didn't have an answer.

Thank you so much weng..

Hi Joanna, I looked at the site https://www.essteele.com.au/cookware/per-vita.html. The 5 piece set description does not state 18/10 however the Essteele Per Vita info does which I have copied below does. Hope this helps. Also I have two pots which are about 3+ years old and I can not fault the product.

Essteele Per Vita combines Italian elegance with quality Italian engineering to create flawless, beautiful looking cookware that continually performs. Essteele Per Vita is a pleasure to cook with thanks to the solid copper that is spread across the induction suitable base, allowing heat to disperse evenly and quickly. This results in optimum heat control and perfect cooking conditions favoured by the most discerning cooks. The elegant and refined design is crafted from premium quality polished stainless steel for superior durability and shine. Handles and lids crafted from stainless steel ensure Essteele Per Vita will last a lifetime.

Per Vita. For Life
FEATURES
HIGH QUALITY 18/10 STAINLESS STEEL CONSTRUCTION Made of the highest quality stainless steel, each pan features superior durability and a brilliant mirror finish.
COPPER BASE A sheet of solid copper spreads heat rapidly across the base and around the corners of each pan, and heavyweight aluminium discs permanently sealed in stainless steel disperse and retain heat to eliminate hot spots. The result: optimum heat control and induction suitability.
STAINLESS STEEL DEEP DRAW LIDS Made from the same high quality stainless steel as the body of the pan, these lids are tight fitting to retain heat, flavour and nutrients.
DRIPLESS POURING RIM European designed rim which has a wide, gentle arch for easy pouring and effortless cleaning.
STYLISH HANDLES Stylish handles cast in stainless steel and riveted for maximum durability.
PREMIUM NON-STICK** Premium non-stick coating provides effortless cleaning and years of lasting beauty. For convenience it is also dishwasher safe.
LIFETIME WARRANTY

I don't have the steamer Jim. But I would think if you were using the steamer you wouldn't want the steam to escape as you only use a small amount of water to steam. If the steam escaped then you risk burning the food and pot. I use another steamer in our pots and make sure the lid is on well so the steam doesn't escape.

Lynzo is right not much steam escapes, I do tilt my lid off a smidgie bit, but there is no mess. Months on from my original post & I am still loving these pans.

I use the Esteele cleaner which works quite ok on the outside surface. Beware not to rub the surface too hard as it will scratch your pots.
It doesnt work that great on the bottom though. We use steel wool for the inside....not the non-stick fry pan obviously.

our non-stick fry pan failed us withion a year and food constantly gets stuck on in. It doesnt really have any scratches. So I cant really help you with that one

Yes, the handles on the lids do, also the handles on the large casserole pot do.

The big problem with the long handles is not heat but the water they take in in the dishwater, spilling all over the floor when you take them out. Try to avoid as it is an ongoing hassle.

to be honest we don't put the pots in the dish washer anymore. The ends of the handles are sealed and do not fill up with water. There is about 20mm of handle that can hold water but has never been an issue. Still very happy with our pots, no regrets

p.s. I just asked my wife again and she has never ever had a problem with the handles being too hot to hold bare handed.....obviously if you turn the handle around and turn on the neighbouring element then sure it would get hot....intelligence will prevail! :)

don't buy the Essteele non-stick fry-pan. The surface gets easily damaged by rapidly cooling the hot pan under cold water.
We were very careful not to damage the surface but it still failed. Then I rdead the warning in the instructions but it was too late!
The rest of the collection is excellent.
The Essteele cleaning agent seems ineffective

According to their website, yes - 'induction suitability'

Not only are they 'induction suitable' they are perfect for this use.

I have found that the pasta pot with the small handles each side get hot but the rest are fine.