Teavana Tea Rhapsody Glass Tea Tumbler

I place my tea in the bottom of the jar (just like flowering tea) INSTEAD of in the basket then click the basket in place. I pour in water, spin the lid on and I'm off to work. I sip the tea LEAVING THE BASKET IN (which strains the tea) and once I'm at work I brew a second and sometimes third cup with the same tea still in the bottom of the mug.

I drink White Ayurvedic Chai and also Maharaja Chai Oolong as they are my favs but any tea here should work with my "under the basket" brewing method.

I think most people use "in the basket" brewing and this fails to release the flavors and allow the leaves to expand in water. That method just doesn't work for me.

I have had this tumbler for about 5 months. I used it the other day to make tea for work. When I poured the hot water into the tumbler, the bottom of the inside glass shattered. I was very upset when this happened, now I have nothing to take my tea to work in. I have always hand washed it just in case. I love this item but would not recommend it, i would spend a little more money and buy a stainless steel one. If u buy one I would be very careful with it!!

I got this first in the gold version that I loved, but after not even a month of using it, the gold started to rub off the lid and looked really cheap. I went to Teavana store and they exchanged it for the silver version, no question asked. I just wish they would have the gold dragon with a regular black lid. I love that style so much. Also, as someone previously mentioned, the tea does not steep too well and it is hard to remove the strainer from the hot water. You can either use the other side of a spoon to "unclick" it and remove it or you are going to burn your fingers. In both cases, some leaves will get into the bottle anyway and make a mess. If you have any suggestions how to use it more efficiently, please post it. Despite all the negatives I just mentioned, I do carry it with me all the time. I like the style. Simple and clean. I just think that the price point is too high for what it is. it is made in China after all. I would also love a large version of it, not just two sizes. I also wish there would be a perfect tea maker made from something else than plastic. In that case I would get both and have a good combo.

I bought this for use at work. I needed something that could be put in the microwave with enough room for my beloved whole-leaf black teas to bloom. This is perfect. While microwave safe is not on the box or in the description, I haven't had a problem with it. It goes through the microwave 3-4 times per day (without the lid or strainer of course), when it's hot I just snap in the filter and put on the lid until the brew time is done. I do not fill it past where the filter will be placed, so I usually get 14oz. Some small particles do get through the filter if you're using a lower-quality tea. Overall it does exactly what I need and it looks good doing it.

I love this glass for on the go. Very practical and lets me have my tea at work without too much mess. I will say, it would be better with a tea basket or a better strainer for my loose teas, and a lot gets loose into the glass, but is perfect for showcasing blooming teas.

I wanted a tumbler that I could brew tea in and drink out of. This is the perfect size for that. Not for black or green tea, though. I also thought it would be great to brew the tea and stick it in the fridge once its cooled for some iced tea later on. I could easily hold the tumbler with hot tea and my tea stayed hot MUCH longer than when in a regular mug. I am alittle worried about it breaking and can't lug it around as easily as a plastic or metal to-go mug. That's why I plan on using it more as an at home tumbler. If you turn it completly upside down it does leak. The tea also looks really really pretty in the glass which adds to teh overall experience.

I just ordered my first tea order and got a tumbler....I absolutely love the tea from TEAVANA....OMG...super flavors...and good for me...kinda confused about how to use the tumbler and I also ended up with residue of the tea mixture in my mouth as the strainer at the top isn't fine enough to stop all pieces from coming through...it is exquisite to look at when tea is brewing...I hope it lasts as I see many who list that their tumbler has broken. For now...I am very happy. Thanks TEAVANA...best tea on the market!!!!

I first really loved this product. So pretty and useful. Fit in car easily even brought it to meetings. I had 2 of them. However when this breaks it breaks into a million little pieces. I wouldn't buy this again. Teavana has another tea carrier that is made of metal that is great. Not as pretty but is modern looking and keeps tea hot for up to 5 hours.

I purchased this tumbler two weeks after trying the "Perfect Steeper" from Eight Cranes, which was actually quite nice ... just a bit too small for my taste at 8 ounces.
The Rhapsody's 16 ounces is the perfect size for both home and office use and I use it multiple times a day.
I put the tea into the glass first and then snap in the filter screen since the screen is too shallow and low in the tumbler to put the tea in last without either making a mess or burning your fingers trying to get the basket out ... or both.
Other than the basket design, this tumbler is simply awesome !

Well I guess I am just not practical. I have purchased 5 of these for my own use and 4 have broken! They are fabulous for my need. Holds 24 oz. of tea. Keeps it hot and pleasant to look at while the tea moves around. I drink probably 3/24 oz. every am. It fits nicely in my car cupholder.
But........always.......they break very easily and the quality control seems to be getting worse. The latest one I purchased and am currently using seems to be well not as sturdy. The strainer which usually locks into place after tea, water is put in comes loose and you have to hold the strainer with your finger when you start getting to the bottom of the glass.
I am going to order another and see if it has the same issues.
I agree with the others, great concept but very fragile!