I have had this model for over 2 years and still smile every time I use it. My husband makes a regular pot every day for himself and I make mine by the cup as I like flavored.  Also the best tea ever as it knows to steep however long based upon what type of tea I’m making. As far as the water leaking all over, Yes, it does happen but we found that if we stop a little before the fill line that doesn’t happen but did remove a star for quality due to that. Still would buy again and again!