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When I saw Kevin Rose use this thing on Diggnation, I knew I had to get it. Everyone is intrigued in this device whenever I use it. I like that you have plenty of space for the tea leaves to expand. It's easy to clean, even if you don't pop it in the dishwasher.
I only liked the Citron Green, even though I normally hate citrus anything in my tea. There's just something about the tea leaves dancing and then the water emptying out when you put it over your cup. It's just so convenient and interesting to watch.Unfortunately I wasn't a huge fan of three of the teas I received with this set. I wish that there was more of a "simple" and "unroasted" green tea that came with the set. I received Citron Green, Gunpowder, Hojicha, and Genmai Cha. I had never seen anything like it.
I'm at the point now where I can't imagine making tea without it. If you're thinking of purchasing this for yourself or as a gift, you may want to go to the Adagio Tea website and pick out flavors that are better suited to the tastes of whoever is drinking the tea. I haven't yet experienced the mesh strainer popping out or "stuff" getting into my tea. Even though it's made of plastic, it seems like a sturdy plastic and hasn't broken even when I'm rough with it.
I tend to like the bolder flavors. Very good choice for loose tea. The tea with the set is a little too weak for me.
Has had no difficulty with the teapot and reported that the teas were really good tasting. She was able to get the hang of brewing loose tea after an initial time or two. Bought this set for my mom for her birthday. She prefers tea in the afternoon as a pick-me-up instead of coffee.
Easy to use, easy to clean, and the sample teas are of good quality. I don't really have much to say other than I just bought another one for me to keep at the office.
She said the teas are delicious and strongly suggested I get one for myself, which I will definitely be doing. She loves it and uses it at work.
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