Comments about Teavana Amelie Glass Teapot:

This teapot is absolutely beautiful in its simplicity. The glass is perfectly clear, with no defects, which allows the color of the tea to shine through. Because of this, it allows you to enjoy another aspect of the tea, instead of just the smell and taste. This is particularly nice when put over a tea warmer because the light of the candle underneath causes the color of the tea to glow and flicker. I also enjoy that it has a strainer that can be removed when your tea is done steeping. I was initially attracted to the tea pots that allow the tea leaves to dance more freely within the water, but if the tea is not completely poured out when the steeping time is up, it becomes bitter. This teapot stops that from happening.
The only problem I have with this product is how fragile it is. The glass seems a little too thin, so if it clinks against something a bit too hard, it will crack. This is especially true of the strainer. The cuts in the bottom edge of the steeper (4 sets spaced evenly) seem especially frail. When I broke mine I was very disappointed because I love this teapot so much. I managed to replace the broken part, and I am much more careful now.
It is also very easy to clean. The hole at the top is large enough for me to be able to fit my hand in to wash it, and while the strainer gets clogged, that is easily remedied with a soft bristle tooth brush.
I would definitely recommend buying this product though. I use it almost every day, and it allows me to appreciate my tea so much more. It is also inexpensive enough that I can use it every day, and if something terrible happens where it breaks, I won't feel as if I wasted a ton of money on it.