by Michelle Glenn
November 2020
Using this for the first time. Not sure how the lid is to be used as a coaster. It is slippery and the cup just slides off. No edge or rim to hold the cup in place on the lid. When the lid is placed on the table, all of the condensation drips on to the table. So it does NOT work as a coaster!
I like this kit enough that I bought a second one to use with coffee (without the infuser). It works as advertised and keeps hot drinks hotter longer. The infuser is easy to clean and the lid/coaster is very handy when using it for tea. I like it for tea and coffee because of the thin lip. I would have given it 5 stars but the glass is very smooth and since I'm generally using it first thing in the morning when I'm still a little groggy I have to be very careful not to drop it. I hand wash mine.
I really wanted to like this tea mug, like everything TeaLyra. However, the design is just not good. The green silicone ring needs to be taken out for every wash, otherwise it lets water in. It then takes a couple of minutes to force it back on to the mug. And it doesn't add that much in terms of insulation. Also, when adding hot water to the mug, sometimes a pocket of air is created underneath the strainer; when trying to move the strainer around to let the air escape, it bubbles out with some boiling hot water. I was burned more than once. Most of the time, I just keep the silicone ring off and put the glass lid straight on the glass mug. The lid tends to trap water after washing. Just poor design overall. Get a different piece of teaware for your $15.