I have been using this tea pot for years. I like that it is clear and I can see the water level. Easy to clean.

I chose to buy a glass kettle because I was turned off by reviews of well-designed and well-performing stainless steel kettles that invariably some reviewers said would show rust within a few weeks or months of use. My old steel kettle hit the trash because of...you got it: rust inside. You save money and don't have to worry about rust by buying a glass kettle, but the caveat is that a glass kettle requires a little bit of extra care and caution when using. The whistle is shrill but not as loud as my old steel kettle, so you have to take care to not wander too far away from the kitchen when boiling water. You have to keep a minimum water level in the kettle when boiling, a restriction I wasn't used to, but which is not a big deal. The rim of the kettle is not big enough to put your hand into in the event that you want to wipe the main vessel inside to hand clean or dry it. I don't think I care about this but it's just something I noticed. You have to empty the contents of the kettle after using it and not allow boiled water to remain standing in it. I heard that boiling water helps clear old pipes.

I find that the steel/glass trade-off is fine for me. I would rather not worry about rust.

I like this kettle because it's glass, and I feel like the glass is not too thin. The downside I think is the plastic lid. However, I don't have an issue removing it to pour like some reviewers here. Sometimes I use an oven mitt to remove it just in case. The instructions say that the lid handle should line up with the kettle handle while warming water, so hopefully by following this instruction it will keep the plastic intact and not overheat or melt. Overall I would say it does the job. Just plan on about 15 min or so to boil your water.

The media could not be loaded. My wife and I are so glad we purchased this tea pot. We are big Tea Drinkers having Tea just about every evening. We have owned many tea pots made of different materials some whistle blowing some not. Just recently (2 times in one week) We had left water boiling in our non whistle Tea Pot while we were watching TV. The pot went dry and we didn't realize it until we smelled the burning odor. Right away I went to Amazon to look for a new teapot and one which whistled. With several mixed reviews I was hesitant to purchase this due to people commenting how the pot broke. Let me say this is not a thin glass pot. As you can see by my photo and video we use it on our glass top stove. It is very durable......it's glass and makes a great tasting cup of tea (no metal taste). It arrived very well packaged. I believe this will last us for many years, just like a glass coffeepot. It's simple, easy to handle and can't believe the very inexpensive price. What a great value. The whistle is loud enough so no more forgetting the boiling water on the stove. I highly recommend this Teapot.

This is a great glass kettle. It is larger than most, which is great. ( Most are tiny. ) Plus, it is the only glass one I've found so far that has a whistle. I ended up not using the plastic lid/whistle, though, as I am way too paranoid about that plastic leaching toxins into water. But, if that doesn't bother you, just know - it really whistles. And, pretty loudly, too. As for me, those plastic parts are a huge minus. Especially the lid. I use a glass lid from another glass kettle I have, and as it is a pretty loose fit, it rattles when water is boiling, so I hear it even if not around. And, all is good.

The plastic handle doesn't get hot and you can handle it no problem without an oven mitt or whatever. Just make sure it is not directly above the burner. That's all. I've never had a problem with it overheating or melting, but I can see how that could happen and very easily so if you don't position it just right.

It is a thinner glass, yes, but it is not nearly as fragile as some make it sound. Check the kettle for any cracks, even the tiniest, and do not use it if there are any. Take care not to shock the kettle with sudden temp changes, hot/cold + hits. Don't leave it on your burner boiling forever. It is a bit different than using metal kettles, of course, so there will be some getting used to it. But, it is not a big deal. Just read the instructions if it's your first time using a glass kettle ( read them anyway! ), follow them, and you're good. If you don't care to keep all this in mind, and/or it is too much for you, maybe glass kettle is not for you and you should consider other options.