I love this pitcher, I currently have 4, mostly for iced tea and also use one for storing and pouring bird seed. The only fallback and the only reason I did not give an excellent rating is the lid/spout. It cracks from repeated used and although since this is plastic, it is to be expected, especially since ours undergo heavy use. However, I think it would be smart to sell the lid/spouts separately, you would still make a profit and there would be less waste for consumers who have to throw out the entire pitcher. I have saved a few to use to water my flowers on my patio, but would love to be able to buy just the replacement lid.