I noticed other reviewers have said the cup is hot at first, but I have not had this issue. I have four of the grass cups and they are perfect to the touch, even out of the microwave! The tiny hole at the bottom which one reviewer noticed, I believe, is part of the double-wall design. Love this product for it's beauty, ease of use and ability to keep my drink warm for a while with the cover on.
4/23/12 | Lockey, Sherman, CT
Really Nice but Too Big and Gets Too Hot
Lovely item but for me the cup is too large. The standard 8 ounce size would be better for me. Also cup gets extremely hot. Would not but a second one.
4/12/12 | sara, NYC, NY
Love this set. I purchased my cup with lid locally and now am buying a second for a gift. It's lovely (I have the one with the birds) and I love the perfect fitting lid. Yes, it gets a little warm to hold, however, at that point, the tea is too hot for me to drink anyway, so it's not a problem to wait another minute or two.
3/15/12 | Noelia, Monterey, CA
Oprah is my friend in my head and when she recommended this cup I was solded. I brought a total of 5 cups and has recommeded Teaforte to family and friends. I love this cup for it ease of use and the fact that making tea for me is now a one step process instead of a two or three step process. So it is with a heavy heart I write this negative comment about this product. I've had this cup since december and recently notice that the double wall barrier in the inside seems to be seperating. I notice this when I was wasing the cup and saw that the tiny hole on the bottom of the cup had an air bubble where liquid seems to be coming out. Please look into this and think about some new redesign that would fix this issue. If this flaw was fixed I think that this will be one of the best brewing system on the Market.
3/12/12 | Jacqueline, New York, NY
Pretty, but hot to the touch
I love the look of these, but the cup is not 'cozy' to hold. I find it is much too hot to hold and it must sit and cool before handling. Not quite the functionality I was hoping for.
2/11/12 | Julie, Ottawa, Canada
This cup is such a quality piece! I enjoy drinking tea out of it and it creates a special me time! It is a great for anyone that wants to add beauty to their life. This cup helps me to savor every bit of the tea. However, tea leaves always end up at the bottom of this cup through the infuser. I just don't drink the last sip.
1/22/12 | Katie , Orlando, FL
I really enjoyed my Kati but I am REALLY sad because about 1 day after I purchased it, and used it two or three times it got tangled in a chord and got pulled off my desk and the inside wall broke. But other then that I really liked it and would recommend this to anyone.
Daniel
12/15/11 | Daniel, Monterey, TN
I saw this on Oprah's favorite things 2011 and had to have one. i purchased myself and my tea buddy one each. I loved it so much I turned around and purchased 3 more. I love loose leaf teas, especially the hand rolled ones but I find it hard to not swallow the leaves, I get grossed out then it's all over with. This makes the perfect cup and I can dispose of all the leaves once they have steeped. It is wonderful.
11/27/11 | Sirintra , Bellflower, CA
Love this cup! It is a bit hot at first, but the outside cools quickly and is cozy to hold. Makes loose tea even easier and the 12 oz. cup size is a bonus.
11/9/11 | Erin, Milwaukee, WI
I have 3 of these and have had them for years - love how they look and function. My tea steeps nicely and keeps hot longer, while my hands are protected from the heat. My teenagers managed to chip the lips of 2 of them, but I still keep on using them and will buy more!
10/11/11 | Sue, Holmes, PA
I just purchased a couple of these on a whim, and I can happily profess that it was one impulse buy that won't come back to haunt me.
Reasons I love it:
- the double wall design keeps the tea warmer longer and allows you to hold the cup in your hands sans handle. The mug is still pretty warm, but definately safer than a traditional ceramic mug; I'm actually looking forward to clutching my KATI mug on cool winter nights.
-The lid has also been designed to store the included infuser or a tea bag (should you go that route) after you have taken the lid off after brewing. Three cheers for minor details that serve a practical purpose!
-MICROWAVE/DISHWASHER safe. Again, minor detail, but I have been bothered by how many tea mugs can't work in the microwave or dishwaver. Viva Functionality!
10/7/11 | Jessica, Oakland, CA
I got this as a gift and it has officially replaced my old tea cup! I took it to work today and it worked perfectly! It kept my tea hot for a long time, and the steeper is strong yet flexible. It's easy to use, and I actually like that there is no handle. It makes it so you have to cradle your cup, which just make it a more satisfying tea experience. I think we are all in such a hurry to get things done we don't take the time for the small things. Like a hot cup of tea! My new favorite, and I now want another one in another color! I have the star magnolia, very darling!
8/30/11 | Amber, Portland, OR
I have 2 of these, and I've had them for about a year. One is great, but the other -- has some issues! Interestingly, the one with "issues" has a larger hole in the bottom than the other -- and the larger hole allows water from the dishwasher to get in. It then runs out at unpredictable moments! It also has some large hairline cracks on the inside -- I'm guessing due to water being trapped in the double wall. I'm sad to say I will have to throw that one away. When choosing one of these, look for one without a hole in the bottom.
7/7/11 | Marie, Vancouver, Canada
I just bought this today and I love it!
I really love the colors I have the Orange colored.
Plus I'm planning to buy tea from here.
6/29/11 | Kaitlin, Dallas, TX
This is a really wonderful cup. I purchased the magnolia orange since it is the same color as my Kitchenaid Mixer. Its extremely easy to use, clean and its just so gosh darn cute. I even use it to make iced tea!
I also like that the double wall tumbler keeps my tea hot and my hands warm. Ahh, I'm so in love with this cup!!
4/4/11 | Chelsea, Phoenix, AZ
I only just discovered loose leaf teas a couple weeks ago when a friend hosted a tea party. I now have more than a dozen teas to try. I bought this cup to use at work. But I'm enjoying it so much at home, that I may need to buy a second one to bring to work. It's a beautiful cup! And since green tea can be steeped a few times, I can simply put the infuser back in the cup and cover with the lid until I'm ready for another cup. I love that the double-wall ceramic keeps the tea warm without burning my hands.
3/12/11 | Johane, Ottawa, Canada
I just bought this yesterday and had my first tumbler full of hot tea today. The tea had a delicious depth of flavor. Could it be due to the double-wall construction? The exterior of the tumbler was warm to the touch which kept my hands comfy on a damp, dreary day here in Georgia. Beautiful and innovative idea...a touch of luxury for under $20.
1/31/11 | Lynn, Dacula, GA
I am really surprised to see that no one has reviewed this product. It really is amazing. I have a Keurig brewer that I use to heat water for a cup at a time. This system works perfectly for that purpose. It is well made and sturdy. It keeps my tea hot. I also love the design. For the price I couldn't be happier!
1/12/11 | Kathy, Des Moines, IA
gorgeous cup. . . way too hot to hold!
Very odd system, which I received as a gift for Christmas. I love my green cup with it's neat little basket and top, but once I brew the tea in the cup, I cannot possibly hold the cup, since it is extremely hot, and it has no handle. It says it has "double wall construction", which i interpret to mean the outside of the cup stays comfortable to the touch. That is definitely NOT the case. So I either have a cup with faulty construction, or the designer needs to rethink the system.
1/2/11 | Sharon, Pleasant Hill, CA
