I love the look of this tea pot and it holds a good quantity of tea as well. I was initially worried that the handle would be too thin to be able to pour comfortably, but that proved not to be the case. I also love the fact that the lid has, not one, but TWO small tabs on the underside to keep the lid secure while you are pouring. Yay!! I can actually pour with one hand instead of having to hold the lid on with my other! No idea why so many teapot manufacturers out there have dispensed with that in their designs, including my expensive Le Creuset teapot. Removing one star because thicker porcelain on the body of the teapot would hold the heat better, but other than that it is perfect!