It is a very nice pitcher, good quality.  A little on the heavy side.  The reason for 4 stars is that in the description it says the lid can be used without the infusion insert.  This is not the case.  The lid is too small to be used just with the pitcher.  Therefore, when you pour your beverage, you must hold onto the lid so the infusion portion doesn't come out, its all made of glass so I wouldn't want it falling out on someone trying to pour their drink.   A little annoying, but overall a nice pitcher.