Primula Personal Glass Tea Mug
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Primula Personal Glass Tea Mug
Customer Review: Works well...could be better looking
Summary: 4 Stars
This item appears similar to the Bodum product that had received negative reviews here on Amazon. After reading those reviews, I decided to buy Primula's version since I was able to find it at a brick and mortar store and had a discount coupon for that store. Also, I wanted to see if it has the same problems as the Bodum version. After weeks of use, this tea mug still works fine, but the slitted part of the infuser has started to stain. I had expected this since the surface of the slits aren't smooth like the rest of the cup. The manufacturer can't really do anything about that since it's extremely difficult to shape small slits like that in glass. It's quite sturdy, though. I dropped the mug and the infuser (short distance falls) on separate occasions there is no visible damage. Tea still sticks to the smooth surface of the glass though, so I recommend cleaning it daily. I found it very enlightening to see a white paper towel turn brown after wiping the transparent glass after a day of use. Just think of what tea and coffee can do to your teeth if you don't brush thoroughly each day. Final note is that the overall look isn't too attractive. I think it's due to the somewhat thin looking handle. I would prefer it if the proportions is more like that of a ceramic mug. Oh, speaking of the shape, it doesn't fit in my car cup holder so it makes it a little more cumbersome to bring it to/from work.Customer Review: Tea Strainer cut by saw. Cracked.
Summary: 2 Stars
I wanted a non-metal, non-plastic tea strainer. This set was a nice idea. Unfortunately the slits at bottom of the glass strainer that let water flow in/out seemed to be cut by some kind of small saw after the glass is hardened, rather than formed in the glass making process. So the edges of the strainer slits look rough. One wonders if tiny glass particles/dust will break off into your tea over time. I didn't need to wonder long as large cracks developed between some of the slits after several weeks of use. The strainer is now useless.
The glass mug/lid are nice. Very lite. Not worth
the full price of the set though.
Customer Review: Lovely!
Summary: 5 Stars
I absolutely love the single-serving tea cup and infuser, and have thoroughly enjoyed discovering flowering teas by using it.
Having read the rest of the reviews, I'm mystified as to the problems with the infuser. Perhaps several folk got substandard ones but mine is solid and flawless even after several weeks of daily use and running through the dishwasher.
I purchased it at Linens and Things going out of business sale (got the last intact one, in fact) and have been simply thrilled with it.
Sorry it's unavailable or I'd get a couple more as gifts.
Customer Review: Best taste, need a toothbrush to clean, looks okay
Summary: 5 Stars
I didn't think I would notice a taste difference using this diffuser versus a metal one, but I certainly did. This was SO much smoother. I loved it. Little bits of tea can get stuck in the diffuser, but a toothbrush gets them out. The design of the glass/handle isn't the best, but it's worth it to get the glass diffuser. I also found this at a common brick and mortar store for 2/3 the price here. With their 20% off coupon it was a steal.Customer Review: Wonderful Glass Infuser for Tea
Summary: 5 Stars
If you like better teas then you should use a glass infuser to really get the full flavor. Paper filters or metal strainers sometimes tamper the taste of the hot water. This glass tea infuser allows you to really get the true flavor of the tea. It is great with green, black or white teas.