A Concept in Progress...
The concept of a thermal tea-infuser is pretty neat. You get a 3-piece glass set:
1. A 6oz double-walled glass
2. A glass tea infuser/filter
3. A glass lid to retain the heat as well as act as saucier
PROS:
- Elegant construction and simple to use.
- All-glass construction with no contamination of metal particles.
- Borosilicate glass has low thermal expansion and thus more resistant to thermal shock similar to that of Pyrex and test tube and beakers at Science labs.
- Double-wall glass construction means the temperature of the drink is maintained longer.
- Double-wall glass construction also enables the outer glass to be cooler to the touch than the inner glass due ... Read More
Loose Tea Sippers Rejoice!
Having experienced mixed results with Bodum Pavina 21-Ounce Double-Wall Thermo Glasses (X-Large/Tall Iced Tea) (Out of a set of four I have managed to break TEN of them thanks in part to a long-suffering retailer sending out replacements), I was a bit dubious about the durability of this item but also curious.
Well, after a month of almost daily use, a month during which I cracked the tenth Bodum Pavina 21-Ounce Double-Wall Thermo Glass (X-Large/Tall Iced Tea), the product has survived intact, suggesting that the smaller the mass, the more survivable the Bodum. (However, I only used plastic utensils like a Light My Fire Spork in it.) Even better it works exactly as designed. The large infusion chamber allows for maximum tea leaf ... Read More
the tea-addict's crackpipe
This fragile-looking device has numerous advantages over other tea-brewing methods. One, it's easy to see to see how dark it's getting. Two, the leaves get plenty of room to breathe. Three, it's easy to brew multiple cups with the same leaves. Four, the double-wall glass keeps the tea inside hot, while the outside remains cool.
Minor negatives: a bit on the small side, but as noted it's easy to re-brew. Several pieces to wash. Very fine leaf fragments will pass the filter -- not really a problem.
For Brewing Loose Tea
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2CRUNEMS7PI34 This attractive and delicate tea canteen does very well at getting the most out of your loose teas.
I have no complaints against it. You should however be very careful with it as to be sure it doesn't break.
I would recommend it to someone who prefers loose teas over tea bags.
wonderful gift - elegant and useful
Spouse has really enjoyed this tea infuser set. It goes well with our bodum glasses. The double wall insulates well. Overall: a very nice addition to our kitchen.
