It’s an okay teapot. Does what it’s supposed to do. I haven’t had any issues with the handle getting hot. That’s not saying that you shouldn’t use caution, just my experience. My only gripe is that, per the instructions, you have to empty the teapot completely and dry it, if you want it to last. I’ve always had ones that you just leave on the stove after using it. Just an extra step that I don’t care to take.