This was seen on a products segment on a national food/cooking TV show and my husband just had to have it! The price was very reasonable and it works like a charm! He took it into the office and enjoys his daily tea with it. It is a bit tricky getting it back together when washed, especially the strainer piece at the bottom but once you do it a few times, no problem! The acrylic is good and sturdy, does not crack or craze with the high temperature of the boiling water for proper brewing, and it makes 2 generous cups of tea. I think that it is a very clever design with excellent functionality and ease of use. We actually ended up with two of these so we can keep one at home. It takes a bit of experimenting to learn what the right amount of tea leaves work best for the ideal cup of tea, but that is also dependent on different teas and your own taste. Two thumbs up for this product!