The subject of focus today is this 25/26 pc. JEETEE cookware set. This review is going to offer a different perspective than usual.
I have officially owned this set since October, (so a little over 5 months at this point,) and have been using it every day since. This means, not only can I give you the initial impressions I had with this, but I'm going to tell you how it has held up to my barbaric cooking methods so far.
Here's a general idea of everything that comes with the set:
As usual, I'm going to knock this disclaimer out of the way, and then we shall commence!
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Yes, I'm done now. So, let's look at the basis of today's review:
- Product Description
- Features
- Specifications
- Seller Information
- Functionality
- Initial Impressions & Thoughts
- Long Term Impression
- Pros & Cons
- Comparisons
- Pictures & Videos
- Pricing & Links
- Recommendation:
Side Note:
I have actually had this set longer than the blog. I usually take pictures when I receive something like this, but my gallery is woefully empty of any pictures from when the item(s) arrived - Whoops!
So, since I screwed up and didn't get a picture when it was all shiny and new. Instead, unfortunately, my pictures are all going to be the items in their current state. The exception is the stock reference photo at the beginning of the article.
If you want to check out the product before we begin, you can find it here:
👉 item link: https://temu.to/k/u6vjh4f82mt
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
This is a 26-piece set of cookware with 2 removable handles.
You get two saucepans, a sauté pan, two frying pans, a grill pan, 3 lids, 2 handles, 5 pot protectors, 3 cooking utensils, and 6 rubber lids.
In the following segments, we will go over the specific measurements and size information for the included items. It is also in the reference photo up top.
The specific set being reviewed is beige but also comes in black.
FEATURES:
- Removable handles
- Stacks together
- Saves space
- Silicone lids keep cool to the touch
- Comes with protectors for storage,
- Comes with rubber lids that will fit almost anything.
- Appearance
- Oven safe
- Dishwasher safe
- works with all cooktops.
- PFOA Free
- Lead Free
- Cadmium Free
- Nonstick coating
- Versatile
- Refrigerator storage
- Convenient for leftovers
- Everything you need in one set.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Pan Sizes:
- (1x) 7inch 2QT Saucepan
- Measures 7inch width x 3inch height
- (1x) 8inch 2.5QT Saucepan
- Measures 8inch wide x 3.93inch height
- (1x) 10inch 3.5QT Sauté Pan
- Measures 10inch wide x 3.14inch height
- (1x) 8inch Frying Pan
- Measures 8inch wide x 2.16inch height
- (1x) 10inch Frying pan
- 10inch wide x 2.36 height
- (1x) 10inch Square Grill Pan
- 10inch wide x 1.57 height
- Lid sizes:
- (1x) 7inch
- (1x) 8inch
- (1x) 10inch
- Handle Size: (2x) 7.48inch length
- (5x) felt pot protectors
- Utensils included:
- (1x) Silicone Spatula with Bamboo handle
- (1x) Slotted Silicone Spoon with Bamboo Handle
- (1x) Silicone baster brush with Bamboo handle
- (1x) Silicone and metal (aluminum?) tongs
- Rubber Fridge Storage lid sizes:
- (1x) 2.36inch
- (1x) 3.54inch
- (1x) 4.33inch
- (1x) 5.51inch
- (1x) 6.11inch
- (1x) 7.68inch
- Made in China
- Pan Material = Aluminum with non-stick coating
- Handle Material = ABS & Silicone (?)
- Lid Material: Silicone & Glass
- Oven safe max temperature: 464 Degrees Farenheit
- Color options:
- Beige with red specks
- black with white specks
Oddly enough, these are all the specs I could find for this item. I no longer have the package, (and I can't remember if it had a branded package or not,) so I am dependent upon the information from the Temu Platform and internet in general.
If you find anything I'm missing, please feel free to drop it in the comments here.
SELLER INFORMATION:
Seller Name: Workpedia
This is the store I purchased with. They are the Top #17 Best Selling Local Warehouse Store in Cookware on Temu. Their fastest free delivery is in 2 business days. They do not offer express shipping options.
They are a Local warehouse option, which means you need to spend at least 30$ with their store to get free shipping. This isn't a difficult thing to do, since they mostly sell cookware, and it is all more than 30$.
In total, they have 16 items available, with over 1.4k total sales. they have 54 followers and an average review rating of 4.8 stars over 213 reviews.
I do believe they have, (at the time of this writing,) three listings for the same thing. One I am looking at has 56 sales, another 4 sales, and the third 75 sales. Between the listings, there are a total of 12 reviews for this particular product averaging 5 stars.
The review keywords are "As described," "Durable," and "Removable Handles,"
FUNCTIONALITY:
These offer the same functionality as a regular pan/pot but can be stored like Tupperware; or even used in the oven.
These offer significant benefit alone with the decrease in dishes used.
Additionally, they have enhanced benefits for those with small storage spaces, or RV life, since they stack inside each other with felt holders to keep them from damage on the go.
The rubber lids included with the set are versatile, and will fit most plates and bowls in addition to the included items.
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS & THOUGHTS:
This set came very quickly compared to average shipping time, and I remember being pleasantly surprised.
Before I get too far in, let me go ahead and forewarn you that I am not the best of cooks; I boil things over, set off fire alarms, and just very hard on cookware. It's for this reason that I don't spend a lot of money on these items. However, my other pots and pans could take no more abuse from me, so I got this set for ridiculously cheap, (even though these aren't a super cheap set.)
In short: You may not have the same experience as me depending on your culinary ability.
There were some deciding factors that landed me on this particular set. For one, my significant other had been reading on the dangers of cookware. Personally, I wanted something I could stick in the oven, in the fridge, and easily stack in my cabinet.
BEFORE FIRST USE:
Even though I can't recall much of the box they came in, I do remember that they were packaged very well so they would not get damaged.
The pots and pans were very pretty and good-sized. The handles and utensils feel like very good quality. The handles are a nice feeling ABS/ silicone-feeling texture. There is a button on the top that you use to grip the pot/pan and you squeeze the handle to release. The portion that grips the pot/pan is made of silicone, so there is no risk of scratching.
At first, I had a couple of worries with the handles upon first examination: (a) The bottom of the handle, where you squeeze to release, when open has a gap that allows you to see into the area where the springs are. I was concerned that water might cause them to rust, or that they might trap food. And (b) I wasn't sure if there would be an issue of me possibly releasing the pot when draining grease or something of that nature.
Neither of which has been an issue. There is no risk of the handle coming off of the pot/pan.
The pots & pans themselves are very lightweight. Around the rim, there is a thickened area with the brand name JEETEE. You can use the handles to grip anywhere on the rim except for that area.
There are only 3 lids, but this has not been a problem for me. The only pan that does not have a lid is the square one. The silicone is very smooth on the lids and creates a rim around the glass. After unboxing, you have to screw the silicone lids to the pots, but that is the only assembly needed.
It comes with these things called pot protectors. They are made of felt and shaped like an asterisk.( I honestly keep forgetting to use them). However, they are very good as a protective measure when stacking in the cabinet. I would think these would be even better for RV life, as they would keep the pans and pots from rattling around or getting scratched in travel.
The three utensils they send have a very premium feel to them. When speaking of the spatula and slotted spoon; the handles are bamboo and have a hole at the top with the bottom portion being made of silicone. The spoon has a good depth to it.
The tongs are metal with silicone grip and ends. The end has a round silicone portion that you push/pull to open and close the tongs. They too have a good feel to them. They aren't just a cheap afterthought.
Speaking of which, it comes with these rubber lids. I actually paid a little more for this set because these were included. I wasn't impressed upon seeing them, but I was impressed at the way they function. They are different sizes and different colors. The design patterns on the tops resemble the inside of fruits. The sides are about an inch or so in depth and have these raised rings down the length of that ledge area. This is so that they can grip more than one size and get a tight fit.
These are actually really cool, and not just because they fit the pots. They actually fit my regular bowls and things just as well if not better than they fit the pans/pots. These make life so much easier. You can just take the handle off, slap one of these on top, and stick it right in the fridge.
AFTER USING THE FIRST TIME
One thing I noticed after using is that the handles do not get hot. The coating prevents sticking, and they cook evenly. The same goes for the silicone areas of the lids.
The grip of the handles does very well, even when they are completely full. There is no slipping, they are easily workable in your hand, very easy to use. I am glad that there are 2 handles though. Especially on days like holidays when you're trying on all the burners at the same time.
The square pan is nice because it has a raised bottom, like a griddle does, to make food look like it has grill lines.
This set could be a great gift because it comes with all the basics you need for cooking. I used this set on Christmas and cooked for almost 10 people using only this set.
This set makes it very easy for dishes that need to be put into the oven at some point, the removable handle really makes this easy, because you don't need potholders, you can just use the handle to grab it.
Without the handle attached, these are practically like metal bowls. Now, instead of using a mixing bowl for some things, I use these instead since afterward there is no need to transfer to another dish for cooking. Granted, I would not recommend mixing with anything metal, using metal cooking tools, or metal dish scrubbers. I will get to the reasoning for that in the next section.
Not only does the handle make things easy for storage and oven use, but they also fit nicely in the sink, even a small sink should be able to accommodate these. On the subject of washing, these are easily cleaned, especially since they disassemble so easily and there are no hard to clean areas.
After using them a few times, I didn't notice any discoloring to the pans/pots, but if something gets cooked onto the side, it is very hard to remove. If you're not familiar with the product called "Bartender's Friend," you may want to get acquainted. There is no better cleaner for pots/pans.
LONG-TERM IMPRESSIONS & THOUGHTS:
Since I've had these, they have been put through hell.
I have accidentally left the burner on low after getting food done, I have burned things in the bottom while frying, things have bubbled over the sides. You get the idea.
If you're like me, and this is something you do frequently, I would strongly suggest going with the black option. I should have, and now I'm planning to re-purchase.
After so many of these incidences. the bottoms of both pans are stained black. I was actually surprised that the pan stained just from browning corn, no burn necessary. It did seem that the stain from that did come mostly out. However, my fiancé used these when I was sick, and somehow managed to burn this grease or something to the side that has stained around the bottom of the rim. No matter what I try I can't get it off. I don't know if it has anything to do with said fiancé sticking the pan into the dishwasher without pre-cleaning or not. I just know the result.
I had been worried about putting into the dishwasher, because I didn't remember seeing a "Dishwasher safe" label, and didn't want them to warp. However, they got put in there and came out fine, except for the stain that won't come off.
Speaking of stains, I was trying to get the dark color from the bottom of the pan and used a brillo pad. DO NOT do this! The Brillo pad scratched right through the coating to expose the metal beneath.
It wasn't until then that I realized how thin the coating must be. And since, a fork caused another scratch in the coating. My Brillo mistake has basically made that pan unusable.
Even so, I still have enough pans leftover to use.
I did notice that if you can stay on top of things, the stains are easier to remove.
The stove I have is an electric one with glass burners. However, it came with the house, and the burners have some stuff around them that won't scrub off. I'm not sure how much this contributed, but after water boiling over, some of the pots/pans on the bottom are now a brown color instead of shiny metal.
I had hoped these would last longer, but most of the fault here is mine.
Oh yeah, and a note about the utensils: One thing is since they are also beige, if you use bright orange seasoning, like Sazon, it might discolor the silicone if you don't wash right after. So far, I haven't had any lingering stains though. The other thing is that I accidentally dropped the spoon in the oven. Yes, you heard me correctly. It fell right down to the bottom on top of the heating coil. I hurried up and grabbed it, worrying that I would have to throw it away, or that it would catch on fire or melt in there. The spoon is just fine with only a small indent where it had sat on the coil. It didn't burn, melt, or catch and the oven was really hot.
The pictures and video that will be added soon will reflect all of these things, since I can't seem to find where I stored the pics from when they were new.
PROS & CONS:
PROS:
- Versatile use
- PFOA Free, cadmium free
- Goes in dishwasher
- Fridge storage
- Oven use
- Appearance
- Removable handles
- good size
- Everything in one set
- use with any type of stove
- Great for RV travel
- Great for small spaces
- Ergonomic
- Stackable
- Quick arrival
- 2 handles
- Multiuse covers
CONS:
- Thin coating
- Scratched easily with metal tools
- Staining/ Discoloration
*Again, you might not have this same result. I might just be a cookware murderer, who knows!
COMPARISONS:
When it comes to comparisons, there are a few routes we could take. First, there are the other options on Temu that are similar looking to this product. But, with that, I wouldn't be able to offer much, outside of comparing product specs.
Instead, we will just compare this set to the Chef's Kitchen set that I had previous to this one, that cam from Amazon.
The cookware I had from Amazon was very pretty, but cost twice as much as this set did. The set I had before the one being reviewed, could not be put in the oven or dishwasher. It also was too bulky to consider putting leftovers in the fridge still in the pan. The coating on my last set was better, but not by much.
I know this isn't the most detailed comparison this time. The reason is that is isn't completely fair to compare every element of this set to one that was 2x the price, and very different in function.
What I have in mind is this: I am planning to purchase another cookware set from Temu in the coming weeks to months, and when I do, I will come back here and dump a more equal comparison.
If you have a particular set you have from Temu you would like to see compared with this one, post the link in the comments and I will see what I can do!
PICTURES & VIDEOS:
COMING SOON!!!
PRICING & LINKS:
Seller: Workpedia
🎉 Price = $61.46
RECOMMENDATION:
Overall, yes I would recommend this. Even knowing what I know now, I would purchase these again. However, I would buy it in black. I should have known white cookware was not my best decision. If you're living in an RV, have a small space, or are just tired of pots and pans taking over the cabinets, this is great.
I would especially recommend for men, because these just get rid of the hassle associated with prep and clean-up.
This set has made me realize just how much I love the removable handes.
These are totally worth spending under 70$ on. However, if you see the price higher than this, I would counsel patience. Temu's price fluctuations can work in your favor.
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