I love the honey dispenser, however, it has begun to sloly leak honey into the cup below. I've washed the plunger and pot really well to try and clean off any residue that may be keeping it open but it only made it leak worse. What can I do?

The concept of this dispenser is excellent, with the dispensing hole at the bottom and the ability to put hot water in the base to soften the honey and loosen up the valve. The execution though leaves a lot to be desired. Because the actuating lever is made of plastic, it breaks easily, which renders the dispenser useless. The dispenser is also rather cheesy looking, with cheap glass, a hokey honeycomb pattern on the glass and the aforementioned plastic cap and dispensing mechanism. I'd gladly pay two to three times as much for a well-made, good looking item.