No original stainless steel ball which closes the application and is thrown up by the button. (But plastic ..)
!! The "metal ring" that holds the pot is Low to plate (unless you have a broken leg) began but after the 3rd day directly to rust and ugly to oxidize. This was prepared according to the 5 times and cleaned and dried tea the kettle afterwards. (Logically remains hanging residual moisture which would be stainless steel or another Stainless material would not be a problem.)
The plastic insert also had scratches and the packaging of the tea pot was opened as the goods arrived. The screen has been 2-3 spots where not clear is whether the rust or discoloration.
One star because it's great to prepare tea, just quickly. However, I seem to have got a cheap imitation beyond compare.