Smooth, easy to clean, it also can put it into dishwasher ( do not put it into microwave There is a pouring mouth for melt butter, and warmed sauces.You not need to worry about leaking when you pouring This small Pots is make of stainless Steels, which is Enduring and can bear high temperatures Small and easy for storage There is a hole at end of handle, and it can hangs on shelf Perfect for preparing milk, coffee, warming, melting butter or chocolate, heating up and more