This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars Wish I had read the reviews of this before I purchased it. While I was really excited to get it, & it is “adequate,” it’s also disappointing. Like others, since the press doesn’t go all the way down, you loose some tea. I’ve been opening the top & moving the press, it that defeats the whole point. Also, I put sugar, & sometimes milk, depending on tea type, in my tea, & since you have to wait until the tea is brewed, again, I might as well just take out the bags or leaves manually before drinking. It’s a great idea - just needs some better design. Color is cheerful & the mug doesn’t taste “plasticy” which I thought it might; however, seems to cool off rapidly. Tea stayed hot about an hour…
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Love the ease of use.
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars Kinda hard to figure out how to use
This shopper rated the product 2 out of 5 stars Nice idea but design lacking. Press leaves too much room at bottom and screen is too fine for liquid to pass, so an inch of beverage is left inaccessible. Also, plunger rod is screwed in and can unscrew as plunger is lifted (some twisting necessary). Learn from a coffee French press; no need to try to reinvent that.
This shopper rated the product 2 out of 5 stars I got this as a gift and was so excited. However, the sieve does not block loose leaf tea leaves from getting into the top sipping portion of the cup. I have to filter out the tea which negates the point of this cup. Am I doing something wrong? Please help!
This shopper rated the product 1 out of 5 stars First feature I noticed-the plunger stops 1 inch from the bottom of the cup which leaves no chance for it to actually press anything unless you put 10 teabags in there. Can't imagine what would happen to loose tea leaves-yuck ! I am returning the two (one as a gift) I bought immediately. Several other alert tea lovers noticed, and commented on the same design flaw. Time for a redesign my friends.
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars I love the idea of a portable tea press. The color is bright, its easy to use and it fits in my car cup holder. Unfortunately the plunger doesn't go down far enough and traps a significant amount of tea in the bottom with the tea leaves. So, you either strain what's in the bottom or pour it out.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I received one as a gift years ago. It's my favorite tea cup. I ordered more 1 for me and others will be gifts. Out of the ones I ordered 1 had a crack. I called for a replacement. Customer service was very helpful and it's on it's way.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I love this. It’s so convenient. I often take my tea in the car, and this helps give the whole tea experience without worrying about a mess.
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars Good idea but execution was lacking. The other reviews states that the plunger doesn't go all the way down which is correct but you wouldn't want that in tea because it releases the tannins. I use this press as a gaiwan to brew, but the strainer does a good job of keeping the tea at the bottom with the leaves so I've had to play with the plunger multiple times to get all of my tea. Pulling the plunger back up is dufficuly becase there is no way to pull the plunger back up unless you screw off the cap. The gasket on the plunger doesn't do too good of a job as I still get bits of tea leaves in my cup.
This shopper rated the product 1 out of 5 stars I wish I had read the reviews on this travel tea press before I purchased it. I agree, the design needs to be changed. The plunger needs to go down further to fully press the tea and not allow all that liquid to be left at the bottom. Too many loose tea leaves were able to escape, it was not pleasant to sip those leaves. I was so sad how it worked .....was so excited when I bought the tea press.
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars I love the bright orange color and the ability to have a french press on the go! However, my only sticking point is that the plunger at the top creates a vacuum seal with the press so any lingering liquid below it doesn't fully drain for me. Otherwise, I really enjoy it and its a great size and weight. I do recommend it, even with the slight inconvenience!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Never disappointed with any purchases from the Republic of Tea.
This shopper rated the product 2 out of 5 stars I was excited as always to receive my latest items..and in record time. However, this item, the travel tea press, is only partially satisfactory. I thought 12 oz was a little on the low side for me..perhaps an ok amount for other people, but I'm used to 16 or 24 oz cups. I am NOT having most of the issues mentioned by other users..my spout stays open nicely and my seal does not leak. However, I don't think this cup was designed with thoughts of adding sweetener or milk. I allowed it to steep, but before pushing the plunger down, you must remember to take off the lid and add everything, then stir it, which basically means stirring up the leaves at the bottom and hoping they are caught by the plunger. Other reviews are correct in saying that the plunger does not depress far enough. I will be keeping the item for occasional use, but will mostly be sticking with other cups and TROT's steeping sacks, which I absolutely love.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I've had two of these for a few years, use regularly and love them. I like loose tea but not the mess and this is the answer. I'm so glad you still have them for a gift for a friend.
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars Fun to use if you like your tea on the run and love this brand. It's not terrible. Plunger stops the brewing of the leaves so no worries there. I just find my self liking my lattes on the go while my teas I prefer to relax at home with. I do find that we sell an identical cup seasonally at my local Foodlion grocery store. So for what it is I think it is a tad overpriced.
This shopper rated the product 1 out of 5 stars I was excited to order this as I like to drink a cup of tea in my car on my way to work or to run errands. However, this needs a redesign. The plunger does not go far down enough so you get less tea than you think you are getting. If the plunger went all of the way down it would be much better. Also the lid tab doesn't stay put when drinking. This is my one purchase from ROT that I regret.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars If you enjoy curious gadgets for gifting that add to the positive tea experience, this travel press is one to try. It is designed for making a hot cup of tea, however, if you make cold brew iced tea, this is a good way to have it ready to go by the morning .(Leave your tea leaves in the water-filled Press, in the fridge overnight. Your cold brew tea should be ready for morning pressing and cold brew tea enjoyment.)
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars This is made to be used with either loose tea or a bag. Either way, the plunger doesn't go all the way to the bottom...so fill your cup with as much water as possible otherwise you don't get a full cup of tea -- it traps a good 1/4 cup at the bottom when the plunger is pressed. Other than this, the cup is great -- tea is hot, hands are not, and it's very easy to drink from and transport.
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars Works ok, have to take lid off to finish drinking.
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars I like the concept but the design has a few flaws. If the plunger went a little lower it might be better but tea leaves do get past the barrier and there is a lot of liquid left in the cup. If it was able to trap the leaves lower I think it would be much better.
This shopper rated the product 1 out of 5 stars For the negativevreasons given in many of the reviews, this travel mug has major design flaws. I bought one, tried to use it twice, and am giving it the boot. These need to be pulled from inventory.
This shopper rated the product 1 out of 5 stars Unfortunately, this mug has way too many design flaws to overcome. I will say that the insulated mug does keep the tea fairly warm for a bit, but I was so disappointed in the mug in every other way. The plunger does not depress nearly fat enough, and the liquid that remains under the plunger stays there unless you take the lid off to drink it…but then you'd need to strain the tea leaves out. But you've probably already been dealing with tea leaves in your tea as the sides of the cup are tapered and the plunger does not capture all the leaves on its way down. Once you depress the plunger, there is no way to lift it again without dismantling the lid. The color is not my favorite, although I would have been willing to overlook that issue if the mug was functional. Sadly, after trying to love it through five cups of tea, I will be retiring this item.
This shopper rated the product 2 out of 5 stars First, I ended up asking for a replacement because the lip area on the lid was very rough. That taken care of, I also then realized that it does not keep loose leaves in the bottom, and there's a lot of tea leftover, and it's impossible to drink very much before the stick holding the part that holds the leaves down gets in your way. I can only use this to brew, then I have to pour it into a cup... losing a lot of tea in the bottom.
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars The 1st time I used this, I was not a fan. But I've learned a few things & really like it! Make sure you don't fill it too full, and wait for the leaves to settle to the bottom of the cup before putting the top on (or you'll get leaves on the top of the plunger & end up with a mouthful of leaves). I wish it was bigger, and that it kept my tea hotter for longer. But because it's so small, there isn't time for my tea to get cold before I finish it. I recommend only using this if you have a way to make more tea throughout the day, because this won't be enough to last very long.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I have a lot of traveling that I do and this travel mug sure does keep my tea hot during my trips
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars I love the idea of being able to use this for loose leaf teas. The concept it great, but there are some things that need work. Sometimes the press comes loose. Also, it doesn't go down far enough. I wish this had come in another color besides orange. I'd have bought blue or green.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Useful with either loose or bagged tea though works best with loose.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I had a small one for years and was so happy to get a larger one!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I got one of these a month or two ago as a gift and it works great! being able to just throw this together instead of waiting for your tea to brew is so convenient especially if you happen to be running late.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Bought to take my tea on the run because I usually just put in a travel mug and go. This is a must have for any tea lover.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Loved this tea mug! It works great for travel! Might order another!!
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars Would like to be able to use the little plunger easier. Would like the tea at the bottom of the cup to actually come through the screen instead of taking the lid off to finish it.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Great way to have my tea . Super easy to use.
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars I didn't like this press, I used it, pressed the tea leaves down went to work thinking I could have a tea at my desk and the tea was too strong, even though I pushed the tea leaves down, the tea was still steaping. Didn't really keep the tea too hot either.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I love this to-go tea press! It's quick and convenient and seals the loose tea away so that you don't get a mouthful of leaves
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars Great for gifting which will be for someone special.
This shopper rated the product 2 out of 5 stars I was very excited to finally own one of these neat little travel tea presses. Unfortunately, after using it regularly for a few weeks, I think the item requires a few tweaks before I would recommend spending your money on it. Let's begin at the top of the cup: the cover over the mouth hole actually does a decent job of sealing the opening, but when lifted out of the way the cover flops around and will not stay in place. The notch meant to secure the cover isn't designed well and simply does not work. As a result, the cover flaps around while you drink your tea. The top of the plunger, when fully depressed, goes into a recess in the lid. Once the plunger is fully depressed, there is no going back: it is impossible to pull the plunger back up once the smooth knob passes into the recess of the lid. The only way to pull the plunger back out is to remove the lid, plunger, and filter from the cup entirely. When drinking from the cup, you may notice that it dribbles slightly. The seal around the lid does not appear to be very good. You must REALLY tighten the lid to create a good seal - and the smooth nature of the lid makes it very hard to unscrew. I absolutely would not recommend this cup to people with arthritis. The sides of the cup are NOT straight - they are tapered. This means that the filter screen will not even begin to create a seal until it is nearly completely depressed. You WILL find bits of leaves in your tea as smaller pieces are able to slip past the filter screen on its way down. The plunger does not go down far enough in my opinion. A good deal of liquid will remain in the space where the leaves are pressed at the bottom. This causes the liquid there to continue to steep, and that liquid is free to mix with the rest of your cup. You will find that tea steeped in this cup tends to be slightly more bitter than tea steeped normally. Personally, I would not recommend spending money on this item until Republic Of Tea addresses these issues.
This shopper rated the product 1 out of 5 stars This is a great concept, but the screen doesn't fit tightly enough around the sides and I get so many "floaties" in my tea!
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars I've owned several of these over the years and I love them for everyday evening sipping. My most recent purchase was just put into use over the past two weeks and for the first time, I had a real issue with the lid - the plunger kept sticking and I would have to grab the stem and really push hard to get it unstopped in order to lift the plunger for my next cup of tea. Today, when I did that, the screw-part of the plunger sheared off at the press end, making it completely unusable. I wish there were a way to just buy the plunger part as a replacement, because the rest of the tea cup is just fine.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Perfect for our use. Love that it fits just right into the car cup holders without rattling around. Love that it fits my hand easily and the rubber portion that makes for a secure grip. It keeps tea hot for quite a while, and I love being able to take my morning cup along when I am out of the house super early.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I go weekly to a wound clinic at Methodist Hospital in St Louis Park, MN and bought the orange one at their gift shop. I like the feel of the mug but wish it had a handle. I use single tea bags of many brands plus coffee bags (blasphemous!). The plunger doesn't go all the way to the bottom to squeeze the teabag. I discovered that I can unscrew the metal pole from the screen wheel and just leave in the pole and white knob. That way I can drink all the tea at one go instead of removing the lid setup to get to the tea at the bottom. How about making a longer pole/ white lid without the strainer wheel as an adapter for use with a single teabag? I'm looking online and locally for a threaded stainless steel rod to make my own upgrade. Please also can you sell a big variety pack of 1 or 2 of each flavor of tea to sample?
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars I like the cup, however it would be nice to have a larger size so I could sip longer. I end up purchasing the long tea infuser (for loose tea) and the tall travel mug and sip on it for most of my workday....it works great!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Love this cup, it keeps my drink hot and it's been making me drink tea more and trying new teas. I did find that loose leaf tea became to bitter after the tea sat at the bottom. But that is not a huge issue, I usually just drink bagged tea and it works perfectly. I am completely satisfied that I bought it and only wish I bought it sooner. A great purchase
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Love the idea of bringing fresh brewed tea with me when I walk out the door. Easy to use and clean and would have made a great gift but....I kept it for myself. Always another holiday. Right?
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Love this travel mug. Perfect size and keeps drink temp
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I'm going get a lot of use from this cup!
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars Overall, I like travel tea press. It would be better if the plunger went down further.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I used to have the mini version years ago, and lost it due to Harvey. I'm finally back where I'm not only drinking more tea again, I can swing the cost of a new mug, *and* it's been restocked. I absolutely adored my old cup, it kept my tea hot forever, never leaked, and was super easy to clean too. Plus, the color is perfect for fall, and my favorite holiday- Halloween!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Love it, take it everywhere... So easy to use... Can take my tea with me...
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I love this ! It makes great tea and keeps it hot for a long time!!!! I highly recommend it. This is my second one, I had another model from Republic of Tea for years. This one is better.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Bought it for my daughter and she is enjoying it....
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I love my travel press. I have been looking for something to keep my tea hot and to take with me when I'm pressed for time. This has been the perfect solution for me!
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars I bought this mug as a Christmas gift for a friend, but ended up trying it out for myself first. As others have mentioned, the press doesn't go all the way down and after reading some of the reviews, I understand how that would impact the taste of the tea (bitter), but I do wish it went down just a bit further for tea bags. I haven't used it for loose tea yet. That being said, I still love the mug; it is priced appropriately, results in me drinking more tea than before, and I have already purchased three more for Christmas gifts.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I love this cup. Keeps my tea hot longer and not spills. The rubber band around the cup is nice to keep from burning your hands when you drink from. Have told me tea drinking friends about it. Glad I ordered it.
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars Great products! Phenomenal customer service!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This travel mug makes the smoothest tea I have ever had. I was disappointed that the plunger didn't go a little further down until I read the review by Nicholas of PA. Pressing the leaves too much would make the tea more bitter, so it seems that this mug is perfectly made. Keeps tea nice and hot too.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I love this press, it's so handy for on the go. I don't mind that the press doesn't go to the bottom because it allows me to double the tea amount. I like my tea strong! Perfect size...not too big, not too small. Fits my hand perfectly.
This shopper rated the product 2 out of 5 stars This is a very sturdy and leak-proof press, but the press doesn't go down all the way, which leaves a good 2 inches of water in the bottom, which is a waste of tea to me.
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars I like tge idea cause i like my coffee press but the press doesn't go all the way down which leaves about an inch of liquid mixed eith leaves at tge bottom. And its hard to get the remains out withought some going down the sink. I probably will just use as a travel mug without the press part.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I'm thinking I'm going to figure out where you're located so that I can set my alarm to get up and order my Rose Petal tea!!! I haven't had any for too many years...I'm so excited!!!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars best cup of Japanese sencha i had and this mug made all the difference. also no need to worry about "well the leaves are still stuck in the tea and are at risk over brewing". when you push the plunger the steeping is so slowed you will have good tea to drink for a while. i had my green tea sit out for about 30 minutes and it still had it's delicate grassy sweetness. your tea is sooner to get cold than be ruined from over brewing. Just a few tip to address a few criticisms mentioned before: 1. "the tea leaves pass the plunger's seal into the drinkable tea" you need to make sure you don't over fill the mug. the seal works a bit below the rim so if you over-fill the seal won't meet the mug's edge before the tea and the leaves floating flow over the plunger. also when pushing the plunger press slowly, pushing it hard may make the seal slip briefly pushing tea leaves past the seal. 2. "there is too much of a gap between the bottom and the filter" remember this is a 12 oz mug and you will usually need 2 teaspoons to properly brew. this is more than enough to fill the gap after the leaves swell up. also it is important to say you are not supposed to squeeze the leaves on the bottom, that will just push out the bitter taste. the filter is meant to separate the loose leaves from the brewed tea.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Excellent design. So happy with it that I'm buying another.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I love this cup,teapress. Good for loose tea, great with teabags. Makes awesome fruity hibiscus when steeping with ice cold water.
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars I love this tea press, I received it as a gift from one of the physicians I work with and it works, is lightweight and fantastic for hardworkers on the go like myself. Simple, professional and healthy! BUT the cover is a bit flimsy, a piece broke off and now it looks a little shabby...I use it anyway...why not it still works I just cant throw it in my bag like I used to. So bottom line its a great buy just be careful opening and closing the clasp :(
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I have had this cup for over a year. I absolutely love it. It has held up well and still looks like new. I am a teacher and use it every day, all day long! Thank you for having such a great product!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars After trying several travel tea mugs, this one is the one. No leaking, no loose tea leaves in my tea and it keeps it hot on my long drive to work each morning. I even use in the afternoon for another cup of my Republic of Tea tea!
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars I just received this travel mug the other day and really love it! The double-wall design keeps the tea hot without burning your hands. I drink a lot of tea, so I appreciate the 12 oz. capacity. I agree with the other comments that the plunger is not long enough. Even when I use two bags of tea, it doesn't seem to make sufficient contact to fully press the bags. I have just purchased some 1.75" X .75" whiskey disk stones to serve as a spacer. One of those at the bottom of the press should allow me to squeeze the steeped tea to my liking! Hopefully the manufacturer will include a longer plunger in future designs.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I bought this primarily because I've been having a hard time finding a way to steep my loose leaf tea without getting little bits of it floating around. I also take a lot of my tea with me on the go, so this was a perfect solution to all my problems. The mug is a great size and fits well in my car cup holders and it also carries a great amount of tea to sip throughout the morning. I'm also extremely happy with the press because not only does it contain all the loose leaf tea in the bottom of the mug without letting little bits float throughout, but when using a tea bag, it allows you to leave the bag in the mug without making your tea taste like the bag after a while. I couldn't be happier with this product, I use it every day and only wish that I had more!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Such a wonderful thing. I drink more tea than ever now, so good.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I get so many compliments on this cup. I got it for Christmas a few years ago and actually forgot I had it. This is the best gift I ever got. My only regret is not using it sooner. My husband wants one now and he rarely drinks tea.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Love being able to take tea with me. 'Nuff said.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Bought two of them and so glad I did. Have one at work and one at home. Have had no problems with the loose tea staying below the plunger.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Many other travel strainer mugs don't have a sippy cup lid. I really appreciate that. When you're on the go, a standard cup opening isn't wise.
This shopper rated the product 2 out of 5 stars The press does not prevent tea leaves from getting in the tea. The sieve is faulty. The plastic lid is flimsy and does not prevent tea from dripping on your front as you sip your tea.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This is an outstanding travel tea press. The liquid stays hot and the loose tea stays below the the strainer. Its easy to clean and worth the investment. The press top and flip sip cover are tight and any leakage is very minimal and actually due to my filling it too high. The grip is large and provides you with a good sized area to hold the hot mug. II highly recommend this one.
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars I've had one of these for over a year, and I'm pretty happy with it. Recently my dad decided he wanted one like it, and only after shopping around and discovering the store from which I purchased mine had stop carrying these did I realize how rare the design was for tea mugs. It's very practical for people who want to drink loose-leaf tea on the go in a self-contained, durable unit. Also, it's priced much more reasonably for the value. Other designs I've seen require you to set the steeper to the side or figure out how much tea you can leave in indefinitely without it going bitter. Not to mention many are made of glass or porcelain, which looks nice but carries the potential of breaking when you're on the move. This travel press comes with none of those issues. My only complaints about the RoT Travel Press are 1) the snap-back top is not completely sealed when closed, so it can leak a little if tilted, and 2) as others have mentioned, the press doesn't go down quite as far as it could. In my exper
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I have been using one of these for a year and recently ordered 2 more so I can keep one at my office, one at home and one 'just in case'. They work great!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I love this travel mug. I have the smaller 6 oz mug as well and love that, too. Others have complained that the plunger does not go down as far as the smaller mug does - but this mug is 12 oz. and therefore requires double the amount of tea. If you add 2 teaspons or use 2 tea bags, the plunger is perfect. If you are only using one serving (1 tsp of tea per 6 oz), then no, the plunger does not go down all the way.
This shopper rated the product 1 out of 5 stars The Travel Press went to the bottom and I loved it, but it wasn't big enough, so I sent it back for the bigger one, never dreaming the design would be different. The press does not go to the bottom, so you have a space with tea and tea leaves or tea bag. I should have read the reviews!
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars Very pleased with the mug. Does make you sip and enjoy - now taking more tea on the go! Do wish the press did go down a little more than it does.
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars I love this cup. Only thing that would make it better is if the press was closer to the bottom. If you use a loose leaf tea it won't press to the bottom and if you use a tea bag there is still so much liquid in the bottom to drink.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Got this for my tea loving daughter for Christmas. Now I want one too. Great for travel. Steep your tea while you go. Really well made!
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars Love this go-cup! A perfect way to enjoy loose-leaf tea at work or on the road. Only thing I'd change is the length of the pole to the strainer - it should go closer to the bottom, please, so that we can actually press into the leaves.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This product is perfect for me! I love hot tea and never seem to have the time to wait on it in the morning, this is my favorite travel mug yet!
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars Love the cup! It's a great idea for loose tea drinkers on the go. And I'm able to brew the leaves again. There are just a couple of small things that could be improved. One is the size. I would love for the cup to be just a bit larger (I drink a lot of tea). And also, it would be great if the plunger didn't prevent the last bit of liquid from coming into the cup portion. Maybe I wouldn't care too much about the second part if the cup was larger ... All in all, though, I really love the concept and have had no problems with tea leaves escaping the strainer.
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful container for preparing tea on the go! Love the rubber sleeve and the spout. My only issue is that the plunger doesn't reach the bottom of the container. I wish the loose tea/tea rounds got more thoroughly smashed under the plunger. I get the feeling that the tea under the plunger is still steeping and therefore can mix with the tea above the plunger.
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars This is a great product, just what i had been looking for to be able to take it with me any where and always have good healthy tea!
This shopper rated the product 2 out of 5 stars I hate the picture, it has a funky smell that doesn't go away, and every time I unscrew the lid, the filter pops off.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars hey, thank you for this nice cup,now I can enjoy my tea anywhere i go. very nice, i am thinking of buying another cup for my husband and sister
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars I seriously burned my lip -- takes a long time to cool down enough to drink so you can't fix-it-and-drink-it, if that's your desire.
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars I bought this a couple days ago as I LOVE to drink loose leaf tea at work. The two things I didn't like about it is that some of the leaves still manage to make it into my drink. Also, the plunger doesn't push to the very top of the tea leaves so there is some extra liquid that you can't get to. I like it okay but isn't that great.
This shopper rated the product 2 out of 5 stars The filter press screws off the same direction as the top, so when you unscrew the top, the filter often unscrews from the press bar and stays in the bottom of the cup. You then have to go back, fish it out, and try to get it cleaned. If the filter screwed on backwards, this wouldn't happen.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I tried the teas that you were sampleling at the Fancy Food Show in SF and loves them. Thanks for sip cup you were giving out. I loved it so much, but gave it to my daughter. I am buying my own cup, this is great. I am a tea lover!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I saw this for sale in a coffee shop last weekend and bought it to use as a travel French press for coffee. I must say - I'm very satisfied! I will have to invest in some loose-leaf tea, of course.
This shopper rated the product 2 out of 5 stars It gets the job done, but it is really messy to clean up and doesn't store much drinkable tea. There are much better travel mugs out there.
This shopper rated the product 2 out of 5 stars Leaves make it through the strainer and you end up drinking your leaves...Yuck! It does keep it warm for a long time.
This shopper rated the product 2 out of 5 stars Overall this cup is ok and well made, but after about 10-15 uses the leaves start to slip past the silicon seal.
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars Excellent for on the go!! Kept my tea very hot for HOURS. :) Some of the pieces came through the filter when drinking but wasn't too bad.