Even getting out of the hot filter of the pot is a not easy. That the border closes very well on top of the pot is really cheap when pouring the water. But the small tab that you can easily see in the picture is, unfortunately, also designed so that it fits close to the maximum can surface. Therefore, it can be handy with a hand not reach. To get the filter, you need another example auxiliary tool such. A small coffee spoon.
For our needs really only one star, the second there in the hope that the product could be useful for a small and possibly differently shaped jug. Finally, here are a few not so satisfied.