Tea Forte Chakra Double-Walled Ceramic Kati Cup with Removable Stainless Steel Infuser Basket and Lid, Steeps 12 oz Loose Leaf Tea, Lid and Cup Dishwasher & Microwave Safe, Gifts for Mom

I drink mostly tea, usually green tea leaves brewed by the pot (a Chatsford teapot, which has a large removable fine mesh basket for the leaves), and occasionally coffee, brewed with a pour-over filter in a mug. For both, I don’t gulp it down but sip it more slowly, and I like a largish cup. So keeping my cups warm long enough to finish them is worth some extra effort.I saw this product advertised and was struck by its beauty, that it is ceramic, that the cup is double-walled to hold temp, and that it was both microwave and dishwasher safe. Double-walled glass mugs are very fragile and often top-heavy, and double-walled steel ones are tough but not beautiful or machine washable or microwaveable. So this looked like a promising alternate route. Plus, it is larger than many double-walled cups and comes with what looks to be a well-designed brewing basket in case I want to brew tea in the cup instead of a full pot. And it comes with a fitted lid that also serves to drain the basket or hold a wet teabag.I really like it. I got the celadon lotus/water lily one, and it is lovely. It keeps coffee hot longer than a regular mug though not as long as a double-walled vacuum insulated steel cup. Unlike a steel cup, though, I won’t burn my lips on the rim, can microwave if a warmup is needed, and can put it in the dishwasher when done. And ceramic feels better than steel.Although the included lid works, I recommend an inexpensive addition to this setup: a silicone mug lid. I got a white one made by Epoca:https://www.amazon.com/Epoca-Silicone-Buddy-Cover-2-Pack/dp/B00I9N31X8Right now only the pink and green ones are in stock at Amazon, but this lid is terrific. It has a knob on top to lift with and a slit on the edge to prevent vacuum lock. Being silicone, it won’t break if dropped, won’t chip the top of the cup, has no plastic residues, won’t get too hot to hold, and is dishwasher and microwave safe. It really helps to hold in the heat and I can’t imagine making a hot cup of tea or coffee and not using it. It fits right in with this ceramic mug set.

It's always time for tea for this beautiful and unique ceramic mug with 3" strainer that attaches to the side of the cup.Exactly as pictured, this beautiful mug features a lotus design and is shown in pale mint green. I absolutely love that it has a cover lid with a slot notch for the strainer handle to rest in while your tea steeps in the cup. The cup is microwavable and does not need a hot pad to remove.It's everything I wanted and didn't know I needed in a single tea mug. I highly recommend. It's great quality and a nice price point as well. They also make great inexpensive gifts for the holidays.

Very happy with this purchase. It's not only pretty but well made and holds the heat.

I drink tea all the time. This mug is amazing. I have owned dozens of mugs and this mug has all the features I have always wanted and it's designed well.It is a touch heavier than I thought it would be due to the thickness of the walls of the mug -- which is great! Not only does it hold heat, but the ceramic is strong and keeps my hand from getting scalded. This is key as the mug has no handle and your palm is against it when holding it. The mug is also the right size to fit comfortably in the size of my hands (Woman's Large Size Gloves FYI). And the tapered top to base gives it an organic feel and balance in your hand. BUT when it is soapy, be a bit more careful on your grip.The basket/filter is fantastic quality for loose leaf and cleans well -- I imagine it will last forever. Not all brands hold up.The artwork on the side is lovely and doesn't have that melted plastic feel to it. It does not seem likely to chip or fade. I hand wash everything though as I use it all day long and decaf at night so I have no idea if it would fade, but it seems like it would hold up but I'm not going to tempt it.The lid fits well and has a lip under it so doesn't just slide off when carrying it. But I do wish the lid had a bit more of a profile (think muffin top) so it would be easier to get a grip on it with my arthritic fingers to lift the lid off. I'm a klutz and need a bit more to grab but most people would think the lid perfect.I will be putting a second one in another design on my wish list.

Love the pretty butterfly painting on the cup. It stays hot and the tea steeps really well. The taste of the tea from using this cup is wonderful

I love the look of this cup. Very pretty and the tea basket is great to have! Also having a top to keep my drink warm is nice. I gave it only 4 stars because the cup gets very hot to hold. Also I usually use 11 ounces of water for my tea. Which makes this cup almost too small. The water comes very close to the top of the cup.

If you ever have someone special in your life who enjoys loose leaf teas, this mug with stainless strainer is an exquisite gift. It’s so beautiful and always appreciated.

The mug is great quality, keeps my tea hot! The steeper worked perfect for 8oz of tea. Did not overflow, and was easy to clean. I love the lid, so awesome!

Estas tazas son muy útiles al momento de preparar té o café. Excelente calidad y muy duraderas. Es la segunda que compró.

Muy bonito muy buena calidad y muy buen precio

Súper hermoso este vaso el diseño súper lindo me gusto mucho

mycket nöjd

Belle contenance et très beau motif. Cette tasse est très élégante.