Tea Mine
by Marisa
I'm in love. With a rather special tea cup-cum-infuser set. Sure, it's a little unconventional, but given the state of many relationships out there (Britney and K-Fed, er Adnon, anyone?), I'm standing by my statement. The tea set in question? Sigh. The Primula Personal Glass Tea Mug
(pictured above left).
As sleek as it is functional, this compact set includes mug, infuser, and lid in one heat-resistant package. The clear glass reveals the steeping tea's color, which is particularly charming when watching the unfurling of a Phoenix Dragon Jasmine Pearl, and the glass strainer avoids the metallic corruption of less oxidized leaves, like a Silver Needle.
Perfect for gifting, provided you can part with the extra set(s), the only difficulty I've found is in the brewing of particularly fine teas, such as a Rooibos, which really require a paper filter. So while tea paraphernalia crushes may come and go (I'm already a little smitten with this delightful grab-it-and-go Tea Cup Thermos from the Summit Tea Company - see above right) for practicality, functionality, and just plain prettiness, my heart belongs to my Primula.
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