Practical:
The Außguss-grooves are always automatically forward as the cover and the handle rear "interlock".
Power:
I have to agree with the evaluation of Marco - there is no "coffee crumbs".
The review of BKW I can not agree in my case. The glass also has the Außguss a normal strength and behaves like other pitchers also (and I say that has already got some broken glass jugs :-)).
Conclusion: Highly Recommended