I am a lover of Vitamix products for over 22 yrs SO WHEN I SAW THIS NEW GEM "THE STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER " IT TRANSPORT ME TO HEAVEN..... I LOVE IT AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND .
My suggestion to Vitamix --- I would it like it more if the lid was stainless steel too. 
this container is great for hot soups and blended coffee and this is the reason I bought it.
Lid is very hard to take it off but you can live with it.