Okura Ume Blossom Infuser Tea Mug

My mother and I bought a pair of these cups the first time we went to Teavana to go with our first 2oz sample of Earl Grey Creme, and every time I use this cup I think of those fond memories. It's the perfect size for a soothing cup of tea, and I can usually get away with using 1-1 1/2 teaspoons of tea for this serving because it's not too much larger than 8oz so the extra water doesn't dilute the tea flavor too much. The cup itself is very gorgeous and I love the texture in the designs on the cup, lid, and saucer. My only problem with this cup is that the infuser's holes are waaaaay too big so unless I'm using a larger tea like Jasmine Dragon Pheonix Pearls, the little tea pieces go right through the holes and it's annoying, so I always end up using a stainless steel mesh infuser. So buy this cup because it's pretty and a great size, but make sure you get a better infuser so you don't drink tea leaves!

The Ume cup is just beautiful! Very comfortable to hold and the porcelain strainer is very good for larger leaf teas. I find that I get a lot of leftover from the finer teas but the bell shape of the cup keeps me from drinking anything I shouldn't. Can't wait to add the peony cup to my collection!

Been eyeballing this piece for awhile, and had to take it home! It's absolutely gorgeous! Highly recommended! If only the holes in the infuser were smaller...