...my coffee started tasting terrible for no apparent reason. Then I realized that a small crack had developed inside near the spout, which allowed water/coffee to get in the hollow space between the two stainless steel walls. Since there is no way to completely drain the liquid out, it has become putrid. Every time I've been pouring coffee recently, a small amount of this nasty-tasting stuff has been pouring out along with it. Not only am I disgusted, but it makes me wonder about the quality/composition of the so-called "stainless steel", if it can crack/erode so easily. For the price and apparent quality, I really expected it to last longer than the 3 years I've had it. It's always been hand-washed (even though it says it is dishwasher safe) and generally well cared for. I'm revising my original 5 star rating down to 2 stars.