When I saw the new glass tea pot with infuser from Germany, I immediately called Natural-Lifestyleand asked about how well it brewed Bancha tea.They said it was great, so having done business with them since the early 90’s, I knew they give good information, so I ordered the glass tea kettle, stainless steel lid with glass strainer.What a great purchase.First of all, it is much nicer looking than the pictures.Secondly, it brews great Bancha tea and clean-up is a snap. You just rinse the kettle and the strainer and begin again. I think this might be one of the best purchases that I have made.