Here's a question: whether the metal is copper or not, it IS metal, so if the HANDLE is just part of the metal that surrounds the boiling-water filled glass ... wouldn't the handle get too hot to pick up through heat conduction? Since you want to do your four minute brew then pour right away, wouldn't you need to use an oven mitt or something? NOT what I want to do ...
allisondblnot quite, it's connected in the same way a metal handle is connected to a skillet, so it doesn't conduct the bulk of the heat....I mean it will get a little warm but nothing that'll burn you.