Xtrema cookware is nontoxic, scratch-resistant, durable, heats evenly and is dishwasher safe. It also doesn’t react to acidic foods like tomato bases and red sauces as metal does. It’s a great option if you want to cook low and slow because ceramics hold temperatures well. It takes a bit of getting used to cooking with because it’s different than metal cookware but once you do it will be one of the most versatile pots you have.
Unlike ceramic coated cookware, which uses a chemical layer and has a metal core, Xtrema’s products are made of pure ceramic with no coating. Their ceramic is sourced from clay and natural oxides and fired at 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit to create durable, beautiful cookware. Xtrema does extensive leaching testing and has published their results on their website so you can be sure that there are no dangerous chemicals or heavy metals leaching into your food.
Their cookware is crafted in China because that’s the only country that has the expertise to make ceramics to their exacting standards. Rich searched the world over (including local factories in the US) for a manufacturer that could meet his high standards and found them in China. They use a hand-crafted, artisan approach to production that produces heirloom quality ceramics.
This is the type of cookware that you will keep for generations and pass down to your children. It’s a great investment for people who care about the ingredients in their food and where their food comes from. It’s also for those who want to be more environmentally conscious and support small family businesses.