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Tea Forte Lotus Kati Steeping Cup, 12oz Ceramic Tea Infuser Mug with Lid for Steeping Loose Leaf Tea, Tea Infuser Cup for Tea Lovers, Tea Gifts

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  • LOOSE LEAF TEA STEEPER CUP brews the perfect cup, and keeps it hot! Our double-walled ceramic tumbler keeps beverages warm, while the tumbler stays cozy to hold. A stylish tea cup for your daily routine, or travel mug for exceptional tea on-the-go.
  • STAINLESS STEEL INFUSER BASKET keeps tea leaves inside the basket with no residue left in your cup. Use the lid to keep tea hot, then use it as a coaster to rest the strainer basket on for no drips or spills!
  • ELEGANTLY DESIGNED & STYLISH, our tea mugs come in a variety of beautiful patterns, each with a coordinating box for easy gift giving. Whether looking for tea gifts for mom, gifts for tea lovers, thank you gifts or get well gifts, the Kati Cup is sure to delight.
  • DISHWASHER & MICROWAVE SAFE, our tea mugs with infuser and lid are easy to clean, durable and long lasting. Do not place stainless steel infuser basket in microwave.
  • THE PERFECT TEA GIFT, our Loose leaf tea infuser mugs pair beatifully with Single Steeps, Tea Chests and Presentation Boxes. A stunning anniversary gift, Mothers Day gift, tea gift basket. Includes 12oz Ceramic Tea Cup, Lid, Infuser, & gift box.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
12,443 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, appearance and ease of use of the tea cup. For example, they mention it's well-designed, easy to use and that it makes a great cup of tea. That said, opinions are mixed on the lid and warmth.

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1,487 customers mention1,455 positive32 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the cup. They mention that it is classy, with a cherry blossom pattern. The artwork on the side is lovely, and it has a well-designed brewing basket. Customers also say that it's a perfect cup to steep loose leaf teas. They appreciate the smooth finish.

"...many double-walled cups and comes with what looks to be a well-designed brewing basket in case I want to brew tea in the cup instead of a full pot...." Read more

"...Not all brands hold up.The artwork on the side is lovely and doesn't have that melted plastic feel to it...." Read more

"The cup is nicely made. It's very sturdy, very smooth finish. I gave it four stars instead of five because of the picture...." Read more

"Beautiful cup, made of a nice quality. It needs a handle. But this was a value for money, the cup does what it should and it is attractive." Read more

1,274 customers mention1,040 positive234 negative

Customers like the quality of the drinking cup. They say it looks and feels substantial, is sturdy, and has a smooth finish. Customers also say it's perfect for steeping loose leaf teas and won't break if dropped. They love the infuser basket and find that the tea brews very close to expectations.

"...Being silicone, it won’t break if dropped, won’t chip the top of the cup, has no plastic residues, won’t get too hot to hold, and is dishwasher and..." Read more

"Nice cup easy to use. Great for loose leaf tea. Works great in microwave and color wasn’t worn off from going into dishwasher" Read more

"...The basket/filter is fantastic quality for loose leaf and cleans well -- I imagine it will last forever. Not all brands hold up...." Read more

"The cup is nicely made. It's very sturdy, very smooth finish. I gave it four stars instead of five because of the picture...." Read more

435 customers mention394 positive41 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the tea infuser. They mention that the strainer works well, the steeping basket works great, and the filter basket works well. The infusing basket is easy to clean and does a great job for the variety of teas that they use. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"Nice cup easy to use. Great for loose leaf tea. Works great in microwave and color wasn’t worn off from going into dishwasher" Read more

"...This stainless steel infuser works great. The double wall cup style keeps my tea warm. I don't miss having a handle ...." Read more

"...It’s been perfect for my needs so far. I will continue to keep a Kati cup in the future." Read more

"It looks beautiful, easy to use and works perfectly ." Read more

307 customers mention266 positive41 negative

Customers like the size of the cup. They say it's the perfect serving size, the basket to hold tea is generous, and it fits in their cup holder. They also say it is larger than many double-walled cups and comes with a well. Customers also mention that the mug is the right size to fit comfortably in the size their hands.

"...Plus, it is larger than many double-walled cups and comes with what looks to be a well-designed brewing basket in case I want to brew tea in the..." Read more

"...The mug is also the right size to fit comfortably in the size of my hands (Woman's Large Size Gloves FYI)...." Read more

"Love the pattern and the size is lovely. Not a tiny tea cup, not a huge coffee mug, just right. Lid serves as a spoon rest when not covering tea." Read more

"...The basket is also plenty big enough to brew tea as dark or complex as you might like...." Read more

298 customers mention284 positive14 negative

Customers find the tea strainer inside the cup convenient and easy to use. They say it facilitates the enjoyment of a perfect cup of tea, making loose tea is super easy, and the loop on the strainer allows them to easily insert and remove it from its recessed area. The cool exterior makes it easy and comfortable to handle. The leaf tea strainers makes it very convenient for steeping loose leaf tea, and insulation keeps your tea hot longer.

"Nice cup easy to use. Great for loose leaf tea. Works great in microwave and color wasn’t worn off from going into dishwasher" Read more

"...I also love the little loop on the stainer as it allows me to easily insert and remove it from its recessed position, and to hold it steady while..." Read more

"I love the convenience of the tea strainer inside of the cup. These cups are beautiful and great for our favorite loose teas...." Read more

"It looks beautiful, easy to use and works perfectly ." Read more

280 customers mention251 positive29 negative

Customers like the washability of the tea set. For example, they mention it's easy to clean, the strainer is easy to use and clean, and the portion cup is easy. Some say the metal steeper makes it easy to dispose of leaves and clean. Overall, most are happy with the washable features of the product.

"...has no plastic residues, won’t get too hot to hold, and is dishwasher and microwave safe...." Read more

"...The basket/filter is fantastic quality for loose leaf and cleans well -- I imagine it will last forever. Not all brands hold up...." Read more

"...is a VERY fine mesh and lets very little get through, and it is very easy to clean...." Read more

"Positives--nice design--very easy to clean--allows multiple brews by simply pouring more hot water." Read more

710 customers mention481 positive229 negative

Customers are mixed about the warmth of the cup. Some mention that the lid holds heat very well and keeps tea warm to hot for 20-30 minutes, while others say that the outside of the mug gets very hot.

"...I got the celadon lotus/water lily one, and it is lovely. It keeps coffee hot longer than a regular mug though not as long as a double-walled..." Read more

"...Not only does it hold heat, but the ceramic is strong and keeps my hand from getting scalded...." Read more

"...Despite the hollow center for insulation, I find that this does not keep liquids hot for very long, even with the (non-insulated) lid on...." Read more

"...I don't miss having a handle . The cup does not get too hot to hold when the tea is at a comfortable drinking temp. And it really is a pretty cup!..." Read more

140 customers mention91 positive49 negative

Customers are mixed about the lid of the cup. Some mention that it's nice to have the lid to keep the tea hot while steeping, and that the lid can be used to rest the steeper between cups of tea. However, others say that the top doesn't feel very secure when it''s on top. They also say that it makes it hard to travel with and that they wish the lid was more stable.

"...And it comes with a fitted lid that also serves to drain the basket or hold a wet teabag.I really like it...." Read more

"...The lid sits loosely atop the cup and is not secure so could bump off (easily) if using in car, or on a desk...." Read more

"...Not a tiny tea cup, not a huge coffee mug, just right. Lid serves as a spoon rest when not covering tea." Read more

"...Tea stays hot without burning your hand. Love the top with the tea leaf holder. I have one and I've bought 5 as gifts. Highly recommend." Read more

Kati Cups are Wonderful to have
4 Stars
Kati Cups are Wonderful to have
Overall, a great product from Tea Forte.This is my third such cup over many years. I always buy a new one to replace the previous one if it breaks. With my first one, I chipped the lip of the cup. With the second one I broke the lid and so wanted to replace it to have a complete set. This may make it sound like the product is overly fragile, but it actually feels very solid; the cup is weighty for its size. The lid, perhaps, is a bit more tricky to grip properly as it can be rather slick when wet. I wouldn’t mind future versions having something added to make gripping easier. But in the end, the last two cups needed to be replaced because of my own carelessness.The tea leaf basket is surprisingly easy to clean and rarely gets loose leaf tea stuck in the holes. Even if that happens, its pretty easy to remove and you don’t need a bottle brush or anything.The basket is also plenty big enough to brew tea as dark or complex as you might like. My “loose long leaf ‘Gunmetal Green’” tea had plenty of room to unfurl and steep evenly as you can see in the photo. The amount of tea debris that slips past the basket into the tea is very small, and that which does slip past is very small in size (as you can see in the picture at the bottom of the cup after brewing some ‘gunmetal green’ tea.)The holes in the basket, while small enough to prevent most small tea debris from slipping into the tea, are large enough to drain water quickly after steeping is complete. Thankfully, this means you don’t have to stand and wait for water to drip out for ever or get impatient and put the basket down on the inverted lid only to find a whole bunch of tea pooled there later.The mug (double walled) and lid hold heat very well and keep tea warm to hot for probably 20-30 minutes or so depending on surrounding temperature. I also find that tea brews very close to expectations, especially if you pre-warm the cup and lid with hot water before placing the tea basket in the cup and adding brew temperature water. That is to say, if one green tea says ‘use 3/4 tsp per 8oz boiling water; steep for 3 minutes’, while another green tea says ‘use 1 tbsp tea per 8oz water @ 180°F; steep for 3 minutes’, and your lavender tea says ‘use 1 level tsp in 175°F water; steep for 4 minutes’...you can follow the directions exactly as they are (especially with a pre-warmed cup), without having to consider adjusting the water temperature, amount of tea, or steep time to account for a cold cup and loss of heat over time affecting the outcome of your tea’s flavor. It’s reliable enough that if you try to steep your tea a bit longer than recommended, you’ll likely end up with bitter tea.The cup brews about 12oz of tea, after removal of tea basket and leaves.The cup can get hot to the touch when using boiling water to brew tea, but typically by the time brewing is complete the outside of the cup is rather warm but it can be held. In fact, the warm sensation of the cup in your hands is very pleasant.My only notable dislike is that the white interior gets discolored after brewing. Even a run through the dishwasher won’t remove the color. I don’t feel that this has affected my tea’s flavors or anything, but it does feel kind of like I’m using a dirty cup even if I know it is clean. It’s a small complaint though, and it is expected since the cup is ceramic.Cup, lid, and the basket can be washed in the dishwasher, so that’s a big plus for me.The cup and lid can even be microwaved if you want to rewarm your tea. That said, I haven’t left behind enough tea to warrant a need to do this yet. :)You can NOT microwave the tea basket though, so don’t think you can try to brew loose leaf tea in the microwave by just placing tea in the basket and some water in the cup and microwaving them together. That’s a no-go. It probably wouldn’t yield good quality tea by that method anyway.But I suppose you could put a typical tea bag in the cup with water and microwave it that way, if that’s how you do things. I HAVEN’T tried that personally though.I got this cup to make a nice quantity of green and/or black tea for breakfast, for herbal and mixed teas while studying at home, and to make chamomile/lavender or other soothing teas for after dinner and before bed.It’s been perfect for my needs so far. I will continue to keep a Kati cup in the future.
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Jessica G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bonita
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Jessica G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bonita
Reviewed in Mexico on January 17, 2024
Muy bonita taza, llegó en perfectas condiciones 👌
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Joly
5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr schön. Empfehlenswert.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Très joli et double paroi efficace
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pues si eres muy sensible, no te va a gustar la taza.
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Carlos M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Pues si eres muy sensible, no te va a gustar la taza.
Reviewed in Spain on August 8, 2021
Me refiero a que, no tiene asa, sí se siente el calor de la taza y si está muy caliente al principio te quemará, como todas, también tiene un peso considerable, pero es de buena calidad, de ahí mi nota.

* contra, a la mínima caída, adiós 👋🏼
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