Glass Water Pitcher with Lid and Spout, 1 Gallon Heat Resistant Borosilicate Glass Carafe, Temperature Safe

I've owned several pitchers and milk bottles in the past, and one of the problems I've always had was cleaning the inside. The reason why I bought this was because you can see in one of the pictures that someone has their hands inside the pitcher, cleaning it out. I can just barely fit my hand in dry (easier when wet, which it will be when cleaning), which is perfect. Not only that, but it came with a two-piece, sturdy cleaning sponge brush, just in case you have larger hands. The opening IS wide enough for average hands or smaller. The price is just right for regular glass, but this is made of borosilicate glass, which is stronger and more shock-resistant than regular glass. Although the pitcher is thinner and lighter than your typical glass pitcher, it's paradoxically stronger. Also, because this type of glass has a very low coefficient of thermal expansion, you can heat it and cool it like Pyrex, and it has a greater chance of surviving. Anyway, I love this pitcher, which is perfect for lemonade or whatever. I'm going to be using it for storing plant-based milk I make from powder. This is just the right size (68 oz) for a few days worth of plant milk for my family. Last but not least, the top is smart, stainless-steel, well-designed with a large opening for pouring on one side, and holes for air intake (while pouring) on the other, for smooth pouring. Overall, you will not be dissatisfied with the build quality of the pitcher and top, and the sponge brush is a nice addition. Being able to (just barely) fit my hand into the mouth of the pitcher is a huge win! To summarize: thinner, lighter, stronger, can fit the average sized hand in for cleaning, top is well-designed, sponge brush is an added bonus. At this price, you could buy two, and still be doing well! I only needed one, so that was $20 well spent.

With the lid off it pour perfectly, but with the lid on (even if the hole is perfectly aligned), it does not pour as well as I hoped. Also be very careful of putting it near a window that gets sunlight, as it seems to have the ability to converge sunlight rays to a single focal point which generates enough heat to reach ignition temperature - see video - lucky I spotted/smelt this in time

We buy local raw milk by the gallon and it comes in a wide mouth jar, making it very difficult to clean pour it until it gets lower. Now we pour it directly into the pitcher to give us a much cleaner pour and more control over it with the handle. My wife absolutely loves it and highly recommends it to anyone looking. It’s also very easy to clean and due to its tall, slim design, it doesn’t take up a lot of space in the fridge.

I got this for my husband as well are getting away from using plastic jugs. It does get heavy when filled but it is sturdy. Washes very well in my dishwasher. Not sure I didn't get one of these sooner. Will be getting more!

I love how easy it is to clean and the size. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because the handle is very slender, and when the pitcher is full, two hands are needed.