The pitcher just looks very good and sets out to every breakfast table well. It's no thermos that keeps the temperature so that you can still burn after hours tongue. But the insulation properties sufficient to have even with an extended Sunday breakfast, eg after a forty-five minutes to still have enough hot tea while light a candle for a warmer. That's all what I hoped for - therefore perfect score.
The design is in my eyes quite high, and the closure of the stainless steel casing is working properly with me and enjoys my full confidence.