I think it is definitely worth buying the kitchen mini Vario. That's what I have. The lid and handle are made of plastic, the rest is chrome steel. The quality is solid. The advantage of the Vario is that the water can be heated to less than 100 degrees (e.g. 90 degrees), which means that less limescale binds. I find this super

According to our information, the underside of the lid and the handle are made of plastic. The filter has a plastic frame, but is itself made of metal. The plastic parts are all BPA-free and harmless to health.