It keeps the tea hot for a long time. She is super nice. It seems smaller than it is, but it filled three large 4/5 cups or mugs easily. It pays very well without spilling a single gout. It is rather easy to clean / maintain. Frankly, I can only advise! Dailleurs this is done with a very good tea drinker girlfriend. And considering the price, it would be wrong to deprive yourself! :)