I absolutely love my bodum teapot. It was a wedding gift, and it makes wonderful tea. I don't know why the other reviewer has a problem with the design - I don't have any problems getting the hot water from my tea kettle into the pot. One of my favorite elements is the removable infuser basket. My other teapot doesn't have this feature and some batches of tea end up being bitter from the tea leaves you can't as easily remove; again, a great feature on the bodum. And, even though my Mother makes fun of what she calls my "Aladdin's Lamp" teapot, I get more compliments from people who come over and see it as I have it on display in my kitchen. I don't see any reason to hide it away in a cupboard. It is also very easy to clean. In regard to the other reviewer's comment about putting the pot on the stove, DON'T! It is a tea-pot... not a tea-kettle. I'm sure most of you know this, but just wanted to clarify.