Designer: Office for Product Design Material: Fire proof ceramic, Cedar wood, Terra cotta A Modern Interpretation of the Traditional Steamer Steaming food has been an integral part of Chinese cooking for hundreds of years. Office for Product Design have reinterpreted the classic Chinese steamer giving it a modern functional twist. The fireproof ceramic bowl is more stable and less susceptible to changes in temperature than regular stoneware, making it less likely to crack or break during cooking. It can be used in conjunction with gas stove, oven, and microwave cooking. Terra cotta is featured for its efficient liquid absorbing characteristics. Using to replace the traditional bamboo basket base prevents the food from absorbing too much moisture during steaming.

2. Across the
boundaries of
tradition and
modernity
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JIA Inc. continuously attempts to
strike a balance between the old
and the new and aims to re-
interpret traditional Chinese
materials and craftsmanship
through modern design typologies
and creative thinking.

3. Across living spaces
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JIA believes that home objects should not be defined
by living spaces but instead should fit many different
modern lifestyles and environments

4. Steamer set
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Steaming food is a common method of cooking in Chinese cuisine and is becoming
increasingly popular around the world because of its health benefits. The resulting design is a
simple and practical steamer set which is easy to understand and suitable for Asian and
Western steam cooking alike. Honest and technologically simple materials combine to
disguise a high level of functionality.

5. Modern
Interpretation of
Chinese Traditional
Steaming Cooking

6. Healthy Dining
and Sustainable
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Steaming is considered a more healthy
cooking method because people use less
oil and steaming also results in a more
nutritious food than boiling because fewer
nutrients are leached away into the water.

7. Terra cotta
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The accompanying cedar wood steamer
basket differs from others in that it has a
perforated terracotta base. This material
is ideally suited for steam cooking as it
absorbs excess moisture and prevents
the food from becoming soggy.

8. Fireproof ceramic
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The steamer pot and lid are made from glazed
fireproof ceramic which is robust and versatile,
and allows it to be used directly on the stove or
in the oven. The material more stable and less
susceptible to changes in temperature, making
it less likely to crack or break during cooking.

9. Use & care:
The fireproof ceramic is highly water-
absorbent. Avoid submerging the unglazed
portion of the pot in water for extended period
of time.
When cooking over direct fire, be sure to
control the intensity of the heat to prevent the
bottom of the pot from turning brown easily.
But it’s normal that the bottom of the pot will
turn dark brown after using for a period of
time.
When steaming food with the steamer basket,
it’s recommended to place a dish or baking
paper on top of the terra cotta.
The steamer baskets are not recommended to
be soaked in water for long to avoid water
stain.

10. Thank you
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