I absolutely love this travel thermos! It is very well made. The glass is nice and thick and the neoprene sleeve makes it easy to carry and hold. I have carried it by it's loop and it hangs slightly on an angle and it doesn't leak. The lid fits securely and it is easy to remove. I don't notice any scent from the neoprene sleeve as another reviewer mentioned and I am very sensitive to smell. This thermos allows me to take my loose tea anywhere I want to go. I can ditch the tea bags!
I love it. It works brilliantly.
I see just one flaw. The area around the lid is completely smooth. When the lid is tightened on a hot container, after a short while a slight vacuum builds up, making the turning of the lid quite difficult. The area around the lid ought be textured or ridged to overcome this flaw.
You're welcome!
You wont regret to have one. And will need more!!!
I've had this tea thermos for two days and I'm already wondering, how did I do without it? I had one from another site, and it leaked like a sieve. This thermos is great, doesn't leak, keeps the contents warm but it's not hot on your hands. I've used it for blooming tea and for tea leaves and both worked brilliantly. The little strainer/basket works super well.
This morning, I made my tea in this glass travel mug. I let it sit for about 1.5 hour. My tea was still warm.
I like that it is made of glass (tastless, unlike stainless steel travel mugs) and the neoprene sleeve makes it easier to carry in my purse without breaking and easier to handle as well, especially when hot. One negative point although: I could smell the neoprene at every sip, so I took the glass thermos out of the sleeve to better enjoy my Pu'erh! It's prettier anyway. The glass seems thick enough, and the thermos itself seems to be a very good quality. I am very happy with it so far! I might even order a second one!
