POPSMITH Mint Stovetop Popcorn Machine - 6 Quart, 10 Popcorn Kits (5 Movie Theater, 5 Kettle Corn), Stainless Steel

Next level Popcorn maker... out of the box we started using it.

The first thing I noticed when my Popsmith arrived was the packaging. It was like opening an early Christmas present! The Cream color I had selected really went with everything in my kitchen, so it was a great choice. I ordered the starter set and it was time to get started. I selected for my first batch the Oh So Buttery flavor, looking for that theater popcorn taste. The popper really functioned well and at the end I only had a few un-popped kernels to deal with. But the smell of my kitchen was delicious! The popcorn was tender and crunchy with the buttery flavor you get at the theater. My family gobbled up the popcorn and we made a second batch. It turned out great too. Cleanup was a breeze, as we just put the popper in the dishwasher and when complete, it looked like new again. VERY happy with my purchase!

This is a stunningly beautiful and well-made product that does exactly what it promises. It allows you to easily make top quality popcorn from home. I'm a huge popcorn nut and I've never seen anything else like this on the market. I've already made several batches with my family and we've devoured with delight. It's been fun to let my kids help and best of all, it's an opportunity to connect and do something fun as a family with a delicious outcome.Their popcorn kits make it super easy (the kettle corn in particular is delicious), but you can just make any popcorn you buy at the store work with it too. I'm already thinking of creative possibilities for add-ins and other seasonings.It's easy to clean, dishwasher safe, and works on my induction range. It's not too heavy, but clearly sturdy and high quality. It's so beautiful I've let it sit out on my counter to dress up my kitchen a little. :)

Unfortunately there are problems customers should be aware of. I'm disappointed in this product, because for the price you would think it wouldn't have problems.1) When starting, sometimes the kernels get stuck in the mixing rods. You either have to turn the handle the other way, or shake the pot.2) When turning the handle, the lid doesn't stay on. You almost have to hold it down while turning.3) Once the popping starts, oil starts to leak out between the pot and lid. (I had a mess to clean up after my first try.) Look at some of the videos and you'll see what I'm talking about.4) When you go to dump the popcorn into a bowl, most of the popcorn gets stuck in the turning device. You either have to take the stirring device out (which scatters popcorn all over); use your hands (which on hot popcorn can burn); or turn it completely upside down and shake it (because of the weight of the pot, you can't do it with one hand).5) I really wanted to like this, one feature that appealed to me, was that it is machine washable. But it's so large, it takes up too much space. It's easier just to wash it in the sink.

We pop corn at least 3 times per week. It is my favorite healthy snack. I give this popper a 5 star review! It popped evenly and the quality of the pot and stirring mechanism is better than I imagined! It is however, heavy when trying to dump the popped corn with one hand. Luckily there is a handle on the other side too. This would not keep me from recommending it. The flavor was fantastic and I know it will not break compared to the Stir Crazy and Whirly Pop I have had in the past. Both don’t last very long. Our last Whirly Pop fell apart after the second time washing it and we couldn’t get it put back together. The Popsmith is definitely worth the money and works very well! Easy to clean too!

So I love the construction, no sharp edges to cut me like the whirly pop, I love how it works (much better than the whirly pop, IMHO). But as others have commented, the enamel is flawed. Mine is not really bad as some have been, but there are a couple places where the enamel is chipped. That's why I gave it four stars.On how it works, the stirrer works very smoothly; I really like how the crank is on the top rather than in the handle. The weight is very manageable without being flimsy. And it cleans up very easily, all parts come apart. The popcorn pops flawlessly in it; and it definitely works on induction.One warning: make sure the paddle is positioned so it won't come out when you pour the popcorn out of the popper. I did that once. It's wasn't a catastrophe, but it was a learning experience.I'm very, very happy with it. And I use clarified butter when I pop my popcorn. None of that fake stuff.

My family of 4 absolutely loves the Popsmith popcorn maker, so much so that we bought another one for my brother's family too. It's become a tradition for family movie nights. My 4-year-old is now Dad's little popcorn helper and he thinks it's the coolest thing ever, turning the crank and hearing kernels pop!No more burnt popcorn smell or those annoying half-popped kernels. The metal pot cooks everything just right, and cleaning up isn't a huge pain (which is pretty important when you've got kids "helping" lol).Also, having a long handle and a small support handle makes transferring your finished corn from popper to bowl safe, clean, and easy. Genius. No more popcorn all over the floor and no burning yourself on the kettle!Totally worth every penny. If you want that real movie theater taste, you gotta try this. Trust me, your movie nights are gonna be so much better!