Zojirushi SM-BTE35 D-Mug with Tea Strainer
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: ZojirushiBrand: Zojirushi
Model: SM-BTE35AA
Color: Stainless
Product features:
- Stainless steel vacuum insulation keeps beverages hot or cold for hours
- Detachable and easy to clean tea strainer with handle
- Secret compartment (on lid) for tea leaves and tea bags
- Lid set conveniently turns into a tea strainer holder
- Nonstick interior for easy cleaning
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Zojirushi SM-BTE35 D-Mug with Tea Strainer
Customer Review: I'm considering getting rid of my other travel tea mugs
Summary: 5 Stars
I own three other Zojirushi products (airpot, Mr. Bento, and rice cooker), so I am familiar with the brand and know that it means quality. However, I still read every review I could find online and hesitated before spending this much on a travel tea mug. I finally treated myself using a Mother's Day gift certificate. Why did I wait so long? Now I wash it each night to be ready for the next day and am considering getting rid of my other travel tea mugs.
This D-Mug has a good heft and feel in the hand. It measures 3" x 7 1/8" and fits nicely in my backpack side pocket (Camelbak brand) for travel to work and back. I make my tea at 5:30am and it's still hot when I open it at my desk at 7:30am. It does cool at a steady pace once you remove the lid, but until then the temperature loss is minimal; for example, I made tea around 11am and finished drinking it just before 3:30pm--sipping and replacing the lid at will--and it had cooled just to comfortably hot by the very end.
Please note that this is not a travel mug in the traditional sense of the word. There is no opening to sip from this during transit. You must un-screw the lid to drink from the cup. On the flip side, this feature means that it will not spill, even when inverted.
I do wish that the D-Mug was slightly taller to hold more tea. It does hold 11 3/4 ounces, but I use a Zarafina tea maker and it doesn't hold the full 2-cup brewing like some of my other mugs. I'm still adjusting the amount and drinking the excess at home. You should also be aware of another possible negative. Cleaning requires a slender brush. There is no way you could get your hand inside. That said, these are design features that I was aware of before ordering, so they do not warrant lowering my rating.
I enjoyed using the "D-Mug Studio" to customize my mug. It was very easy to upload a picture and insert text. I could wish for more flexibility in layout options, but that's just my bias as someone who works with publication layout.
It was hard to choose between the tea basket option (model SM-BTE35) and the comfort lure of the resin mouth ring (model SM-BA35). Having used the mug without the ring, I must say that I really don't miss it. In fact, I think that I prefer going without because stainless steel doesn't retain the lipstick stains that have marred a couple of my other travel tea mugs.
As you can see, I'm once again a satisfied Zojirushi customer. The D-Mug isn't perfect, but it comes pretty close. I recommend reviewing the Zojirushi mug comparison pages before making your own selection. (Amazon removed my link; Google "zojirushi mug comparison" to view the PDF.)
Update 8/6/10: Two days ago my mug fell from my backpack onto the pavement. Other than a couple of minor scuffs, I'm happy to report that it survived intact.
Description of Zojirushi SM-BTE35 D-Mug with Tea Strainer
Zojirushi's Stainless Mug with Tea Strainer has a nonstick interior for easy cleaning and a 2-inch wide mouth that accommodates ice cubes. The whole body can be washed under running water.Commuter Mugs & Tumblers
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