Joseph Joseph
Joseph Joseph Lotus Plus Adjustable Steamer Basket
Best space-saving steamer for home cooks with limited kitchen storage.
Elevate your healthy cooking with the Joseph Joseph Lotus Plus Steamer Basket. Its innovative self-adjusting walls ensure a perfect fit on most pots and pans, while heat-resistant silicone feet and fins provide stability and protect your cookware. Enjoy a generous steaming capacity that conveniently folds away for compact storage. This essential kitchen tool makes steaming vegetables, fish, and more simple and accessible for everyday meals.
$14.98
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
94
/ 260
#94 in Steamer Baskets
Price vs Category Average
-70%
Below average
Diameter
166.5
/ cm ( inches)
Who it's for
- Home cooks with various pot sizes in their collection
- Owners of delicate non-stick or ceramic cookware
- Safety-conscious cooks handling boiling water and hot steam
Who should skip it
- Busy cooks wanting a low-maintenance, easy-to-clean tool
- Pressure cooker users needing high-heat compatible accessories
- Minimalists with limited kitchen drawer storage space
Performance breakdown
Pot Compatibility
Self-adjusting walls adapt seamlessly to almost any standard saucepan size.
Storage Efficiency
Collapsible lotus design tucks away neatly in crowded kitchen drawers.
Cookware Protection
Silicone feet and fins prevent scratches on delicate non-stick surfaces.
Cleaning Convenience
Hand washing is required as the unit is not dishwasher safe.
Handling Safety
Integrated handle allows for secure removal from hot steaming pots.
Steaming Capacity
Generous surface area handles family-sized portions of vegetables and fish.
Key Specs
Diameter
16 cm (6.5 inches)
Material
Silicone and plastic
Self-adjusting walls
Heat-resistant silicone feet
Silicone side fins
Steamer Basket Type
Folding Lotus
Handle Type
Removable
Pot Compatibility Type
Saucepan
Features
- Self-adjusting walls fit various pot sizes
- Collapsible design for compact storage
- Protects non-stick and stainless steel cookware
- Heat-resistant silicone feet prevent scratches
- Integrated handle for safe removal
- Large steaming capacity
- Easy to clean and store
What customers say
Reviewers consistently praise the Lotus Plus steamer for its thoughtful design and superior ease of use. A key highlight is the silicone feet and fins, which effectively protect nonstick cookware from scratches, addressing a common consumer concern. Its ability to fold completely flat offers significant practicality for compact storage, making it ideal for smaller kitchens. Users also appreciate the intuitive central lifting handle and the overall high quality construction, confirming its status as a smart and essential kitchen tool.
Know before you buy
The Lotus Plus features self-adjusting walls that allow it to expand and contract, making it compatible with most standard saucepans. It is designed to sit securely in pots with a diameter of at least 16 cm.
Yes, the steamer is designed with heat-resistant silicone feet and side fins. These components prevent the plastic and metal parts from scratching or damaging delicate non-stick coatings.
The steamer is not dishwasher safe, so it should be washed by hand. Because it is made of smooth silicone and plastic, it rinses clean easily with warm, soapy water.
The basket features a collapsible, lotus-style design that folds down into a compact, flat shape. This makes it very easy to tuck away in a drawer or stack with other cookware.
The unit includes an integrated, heat-resistant handle in the center. You can use a fork or a pair of kitchen tongs to hook the handle and lift the basket out of the pot safely.
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