I love this pot, no need for a measuring cup since insides has markings, but the lid is not as tight as I think it should be the box is marked tight seal.. not a tight seal, other than that the pot is the right size for me.
I've used this saucepan quite a few times and love that you can pour liquid, while using the lid strainer, to stop food from pouring out. Cooking pasta is so much easier and you don't need a colander! It is a little heavy for a small person, when it is full, to pour out liquid, but otherwise is pretty much perfect!
I had the one quart of this Cuisinart pot, and loved it so much that I bought the 3 quart, which I love just as much. I have very good cookware, but it's getting lonely as I find myself reaching for these two Cuisinart pots rather than my other set. You'll love it! And the see through lid is great. Only negative is needing potholders for the lid and the handle. I like my insulated handled pots, but if these were insulated, they could not go into the oven if needed. That's a great feature too.
I have been very happy with pot as a pot, i bought it for straining feature and I wish it had pouring spouts on each side for left and right handed users and that the spouts were a little bigger or wider to help drain liquid quicker.
The saucepan arrived in great shape. It is well worth the money. I love that it has the pour lid. It is really helpful to be able to pour without removing the lid. I mostly use it for cooking potatoes.