This pitcher holds a surprising amount. It looks like it can’t possibly hold the 2.6L claimed, but I measured and it does. The lid fits reasonably well and is easy to pour from, and the spout mostly doesn’t drip. The glass isn’t particularly thick or thin, so it should have a reasonable life, barring accidents. I’m replacing an acrylic one that began crazing and cracking within a year of purchase. It also stained and refused to get all the way clean, so my tea started developing bad tastes. This glass one won’t do any of that. On the quibble side: The handle could be better. It’s nice and open, easy to grasp, all good, but its placement is a problem. The pitcher looks like a fat upside-down balloon, so the weight of the liquid is low. If you pick up the pitcher when it’s full, the whole thing tilts down toward the spout, making it uncomfortable to hold. Hurts my wrist anyway. Otherwise I like the pitcher and it’s a very good choice if you need one with a large capacity/small footprint.