I really wanted to love this teapot. The positives: It looks really nice, clean simple tea pot. It is also a very nice size. The negatives: The lid doesn't seal tight so the steam hits the handle. The handle is to hot to hold without a pot holder or towel. I was expecting this to whistle, it boils but does not whistle. I would prefer the spout to have a lid that flip open instead of having to pull the whole lid off. The company logo is on the side of the pot, but after getting some oil splashed on it, it came off. I didn't mind the logo came off, I actually prefer it without the logo. Basically an okay tea pot, but not what I had hoped for. I received this item in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. I received no compensation from the company.