The Glass Tiger™ is a unique tea brewer, drinking cup, and thermos all in one. The thermos body is made from double wall borosillicate glass used for cookware and chemistry glassware which is thermal shock resistant and keeps beverages hot or cold for about an hour. A snap in filter screen and leak proof cap make the Glass Tiger™ simple, easy to use, and economical. Many good teas can be brewed repeatedly with excellent flavor retention. It’s also a great way to view lovely tea leaves while you enjoy drinking a cup of delicious tea!
The Glass Tiger™ acts as a thermal cup to keep beverages hot (or cold) for about an hour. You can pour boiling water over your tea and it only gets warm to the touch on the outside of the cup. It is new to the United States with roots in the tea-drinking tradition of China where many fine teas are simply put in the bottom of a small tea vessel and brewed for use by commuters, travelers, back-packers or anyone who wants to enjoy good loose leaf tea anytime.
FEATURES
Double-wall thermal shock resistant borosillicate glass
Thermos Cup is dishwasher & microwave safe
Wide mouth for easy use & cleaning
Stainless steel mesh filter basket easily snaps in place
Stainless Steel cap with Chinese ‘Tea’ calligraphy on top
Fits in nearly all car & truck cup holders
11 oz Capacity
2 3/4" in diameter, 7 1/8" tall with cap on
How does it work? Because of the tall cylindrical shape and the fact that tea leaves sink to the bottom as they re-hydrate, a slow even brewing takes place. We’ve found that most premium leaf teas retain their natural flavor & sweetness until the last sip. And you can often refill the Glass Tiger™ with more hot water for another cup.
Western tea lovers have always had to fuss with tea pots and tea strainers or succumb to the teabag. Brewing tea in the Glass Tiger™ is based on the Chinese ‘Gongfu’ style where leaves are placed in the bottom of a Gaiwan cup, water is added, a cover is placed on top, and the tea brews. When empty, more hot water is added and more cups are enjoyed until the flavor is gone. The Tea Tiger™ is a variation on the Gaiwan Cup.
Free Sample. With each Glass Tiger™ purchased you get a free sample of any of our teas. In the Customer Comments space at checkout indicate which tea sample(s) you would like.
Description and pictures courtesy of Strand Tea Co.
Please call to place order: 503.668.3219
