I’ve owned one of these for about ten years and I absolutely love it. Recently, one essential part of the mug went missing and I could not find a replacement for it anywhere. I didn’t think twice about buying another one. I use it for both hot and cold beverages, but being able to steep the tea in the mug is it’s best feature. The mug is beautiful and very well made. The updated version is even better because it has an added safety ring to prevent spillage while the lid is off (I never had spillage with my first one). It’s definitely worth the price because it will last a long time.