I was looking forward to using this teapot. It was the perfect size and had an adorable bell shape. I did read the reviews of the low whistle sound but decided to try it b/c it was such a cheap deal at the time...Well, needless to say that I burned the pot after the second use b/c I did not hear the whistle. My other teapot, a stainless steel... is really loud. But I liked the Tiburon for the heat resistant handle. Anyway, I did not get enough use out of it even at the bargain price. I give it 4 stars for style, handle, and the prop up spout but 2 stars b/c of the poor whistle that led to it's very short life...