Not sure why people don't use stainless steel versions of them, more durable, nicer, can be used on induction plates. Bialetti has excellent products for this (

Not sure why people don't use stainless steel versions of them, more durable, nicer, can be used on induction plates. Bialetti has excellent products for this (their pans, not so much). Practically unkillable if taken a bit of care. At home I use it exclusively for making coffee.