Updated:  I have had this tea maker for less than a month, guess what...............what I was afraid of happened.  The glass pitcher busted.  I made a pitcher of tea a few days ago and it has been in and out of the fridge.  I went to get a glass of tea tonight and noticed that the pitcher was leaking.  Closer examination showed that the pitcher was cracked along the side and around to the bottom.  When I picked it up and put it on the kitchen counter, the entire bottom fell out.  YES, the pitcher is TOO fragile for long term use.  Don't waste your money.  
Original review:  Makes good tasting tea.  The pitcher is glass, but not as thick as I would have expected.  I'm curious to see how durable it is and how long this team maker will last.  So far I like it, but have only made 2 pitchers of tea.