This Tea kettle is everything you hope it will be with one exception, the handle gets HOT! For many people this may be a minor issue but I dont want to have to use a hot pad everytime I make tea. It has a beautiful design and I love the amount of water it holds. The angle of the spout keeps water from spilling during boiling which can be a problem with other kettles. I give it 9 out of 10. If not for the darn handle it would be the kettle of my dreams.