BORA is usually associated with downdraft cooktop extraction, but with the new BORA pots and pans, they’re extending that idea to cookware. The set includes pots, pans, and a braising pan – all designed to work well with BORA cooktop extractor systems, but also fine for any other cooktop.
Here’s what to know if you’re considering adding them to your kitchen setup.
BORA Pots and Pans: Features and Materials
The BORA pots and pans feature a distinctive All Black design with a matte ceramic coating inside the pans. Each piece uses a five-layer structure of stainless steel and aluminum to promote even heat distribution and quick heat-up times. This construction makes them suitable for a range of cooktops – including induction, gas, and electric.
A fully set-up kitchen with the BORA pot set in use.
A unique detail in the BORA pots and pans is the specially designed tilting lid. It can be adjusted to different angles, letting steam flow directly to a BORA cooktop extractor system. It’s a simple solution for kitchens that rely on downdraft ventilation.
The BORA pot set offers three stackable sizes for flexible cooking.
Advantages
- Flexible for different cooktops: Works with induction, gas, and electric stoves.
- Handles that stay cool: Easy to grip, even when pots are hot – especially useful for safety in busy kitchens.
- Dishwasher-safe pots: Easy to clean, though hand washing is recommended for the best lifespan.
- Stackable: Helps keep clutter to a minimum, a plus for smaller kitchens.
- Even heat: The layered construction distributes heat well, so food doesn’t burn as easily.
Possible Drawbacks
- Price point: As with other BORA products, this set isn’t cheap – something to weigh if you don’t cook often.
- Pans need care: Ceramic coatings are easier to clean than raw stainless steel, but can show wear over time if scrubbed too harshly.
- Specialized design: The tilting lid is clever, but it only works with these pots – not with any existing cookware you might have.
The braising pan in action, filled with hearty comfort food.
The tilting lid can reduce the amount of steam that escapes into the kitchen – helpful if you’re cooking in a small, open-plan space. But if you’re used to quick meals or mostly cook with lightweight pans, it may be more feature than you need day to day.
Did you know?
BORA designed these pots to avoid the old trick of wedging a wooden spoon between the pot and lid to vent steam – the tilting lid does the same job, just more elegantly.
The BORA frying pan set, shown in two practical sizes.
Kitchenfinder Thoughts
The BORA pots and pans aren’t about flash – they’re about quiet, functional design that fits the way people actually cook. For home cooks who like having tools that match the rest of the kitchen’s setup (and appreciate a calm, consistent look), they’re worth a look.
But if you’re happy with the basics, or only cook occasionally, it might be more than you really need.
Thinking about adding these to your kitchen? Kitchenfinder can help you sort through what’s really essential – and what’s more about the bigger picture of kitchen planning.