This pitcher is so handy! I used it all last summer to make iced tea and cant wait for the weather to warm up so I can use it again. Some small bits of loose leaf tea can get through the holes, but its not significant. If any tea gets stuck in the holes, its easily cleaned out with water and a toothpick. I havent used it yet to infuse water with fruit, but I cant see any reason why it wouldnt work well for that. I did break the top part of the handle of the infuser, but that was not a product issue.