I bought the pot, because I found it very nice and although I have heard of a tightness problem. I kept the pot, although my not held completely tight. Nevertheless, I have occasionally been annoyed about it. Now I have read some recessions and came across by Martin K for Alfi Gusto brown. Excerpt: "The tightness has me at first puzzled the lid was not initially tight That left fix itself because on the cover bottom is a circle of stands out for passing water when above presses the lever, this circle clockwise slightly then it fits perfectly. . To 90% " What can I say: My pot is now tight and I look forward twice, that I have kept this pot.
Otherwise: morning coffee filled the evening drinking the first cup of hot coffee. And the next morning the rest was still warm. Perfect for me.