Thermos Nissan 12-Ounce Stainless-Steel Tea Tumbler with Infuser

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1. Ryuji Suzuki says:

   March 21, 2011 at 9:54 am

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   Convenienece and performance, November 11, 2002

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   Ryuji Suzuki (Cambridge, MA USA) –
   
     
   
     

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   Most problems with mugs I have tried in the past are solved in this product. This mug comes with a tight sealing lid so that you can put this mug with hot drink in a brief case upside down and run to a subway station. No spilling, and this product is better than a plain Saran Wrap solution. The sipping lid has a deeply recessed bottom where you have a hole for liquid to come out. That is, the spill risk is very low even in pitching and rolling Boston’s subway. So, you rarely need to use the sealing lid unless you want to brew tea in it or put the mug in a backpack. (See the other review to learn how to brew tea in it.) Also because of this deeply recessed sipping lid, this mug is easier to use spill-free while laying on a sofa or maybe even on a bed with a high pillow!

   Lack of handle presents little inconvenience at any situation I’ve used this mug. A both handed person like myself needs not worry which way to put the mug, which way to put the sipping lid, and which hand to hold the mug. It’s very left hand friendly, more so than having two landles on each side.

   If criticism is an obligatory part of the reiview, I offer a few. This mug’s tea leaf strainer is given enough space for most loose teas, but it is not enough for some herbal infusions, particularly whole dried preparation of chamomile flower. This mug’s advertised capacity is 11 ounces, but the line specifying the maximum fluid level is actually 275ml (10 ounces). I wonder if they could make it a bit taller for increased true drink capacity and enough space for chamomile to expand. The leakproof lids depend on silicon gaskets thus they should not be cleaned in a dishwasher, a convenience requirement.

   Overall, this mug is slim, tall, leakproof, beautiful design, and very functional and compact. The quality of tea made in this mug is as good as ones made in tea pot as long as the leaf is of good quality (sentimental value not included). The diameter of the mug at its widest (around lid) is only 75mm (3in) so it will fit in most briefcases together with a book and couple manila folders. I just wish it was 8.5in tall and 350ml capacity. Unlike so many poorly designed products, you know this one was designed by designers and engineers who love tea and coffee.

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   I wrote this original review quite some time ago, but I thought to add that I now own three of this product, and I still use this product daily (home, office, travel) and I still think this mug is totally awesome for people who appreciate high quality tea. STILL HIGHLY RECOMMENDED in 2010.

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2. Hobbes "calvin_n_hobbes" says:

   March 21, 2011 at 10:03 am

   111 of 111 people found the following review helpful:

   
   Great insulation, even brews a nice cup of tea!, November 13, 2000

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   This review is from: Thermos Nissan 12-Ounce Stainless-Steel Tea Tumbler with Infuser (Kitchen)

   This is a great product- leak proof with amazing heat/cold retention. For tea drinkers, I just thought I’d add a better description of how the tea lid works. It is actually not a strainer for leaving the tea leaves in the cup (the tea would be so bitter!), but an ingenious way of brewing tea! You put hot water in the cup, then screw on the strainer, add the loose tea leaves, screw the top lid on, and turn the cup upside down for a quick brew! (Since it is leak-proof, you actually can turn the cup upside down easily) After brewing, you just turn it right side up and replace the strainer holding the spent leaves with the sipping lid, and voila- a quick and pretty decent cup of tea! Highly recommended.

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3. Anonymous says:

   March 21, 2011 at 10:11 am

   141 of 144 people found the following review helpful:

   
   Great Tea Brewer, April 9, 2003

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   Hobbes “calvin_n_hobbes” (Sunnyvale, CA United States) –

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   This is how you brew tea:
   (1) Remove outer cap and tea filter.
   (2) Check all gaskets are properly seated.
   (3) Twist tea filter onto the cup to seat tightly. Put tea leaves in the tea filter. Be sure the tea filter is seated correctly. You can also put tea leaves directly into your cup if that is your preference.
   (4) Pour hot water up to middle of filter. Over fill may scald.
   (5) Properly seal the outer cap tightly to prevent leaking when used for travel. Turn upside down for quick brew.
   (6) Remove outer cap and tea filter after brewing and replace with slipping lid.

   For Best Results

   For maximum insulation efficiency: preheat or precool your cup just prior to use, fill with hot or cold tap water, let stand for 5 to 10 minutes and empty.

   Note that it comes with 3 lids: (1) Outer Cap (2) Tea Filter and (3) Sipping Lid.

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