Tea Forté KATI Single Cup Loose Leaf Tea Brewing System, Insulated Ceramic Cup with Improved Tea Infuser and Lid, Cherry Blossoms

I treated my wife to the Tea Forte Kati Cup Paradis, and it’s one of her favorite ways to enjoy loose leaf tea! This ceramic tea infuser cup, complete with an infuser basket and lid, has made steeping tea a total joy. The Paradis design is gorgeous—soft tropical vibes that make every sip feel like a mini escape. It’s the perfect size for a cozy cup, and she has been using it daily for my morning green tea and evening herbal blends.The infuser basket is a standout—stainless steel, fine enough to catch even tiny leaves, and it sits perfectly in the cup. The lid doubles as a coaster for the basket after steeping, which is such a smart touch. The ceramic keeps my tea hot without burning my hands, and it’s surprisingly sturdy for how elegant it looks. Cleanup is a breeze, too—just rinse and go. It’s turned my tea routine into a little ritual I look forward to every time.Pros:• Stunning Paradis design—makes tea time feel special.• Infuser basket works flawlessly, no stray leaves!• Lid doubles as a coaster—super clever and practical.• Ceramic holds heat well and feels high-quality.• Easy to clean and perfect for daily use.Cons:• A bit heavy compared to lighter mugs (but I love the solid feel).• Infuser basket can get hot when removing—tongs help.This Kati Cup is pure perfection for anyone who loves loose leaf tea. It’s beautiful, functional, and elevates every brew. Highly recommend—it’s worth every penny for tea enthusiasts!

This Tea Forte Kati Cup is absolutely gorgeous and so practical! The cherry blossom design is elegant, and the double walled ceramic keeps tea warm without burning your hands. The stainless steel infuser is high quality, and the whole set is dishwasher and microwave safe. A cozy, thoughtful gift for anyone who loves their loose leaf tea rituals!

I got this for my mother as she loves the lotus flower and wanted a new cup for her tea. Quality is very sturdy and comes with a top. Was a great price for a lovely tea cup that's glass size.Was shipped safely and arrived in perfect condition. Very happy with this purchase.

It’s Tea Forte, you know you’re getting quality no matter what. The cup is beautiful and works precisely as it’s meant to. Or in other words, it makes a nearly perfect cup of tea. Excellent for people who just want that single serving.

I bought this for my daughter she loved it I got another for my son with cherry blossoms on it he loves cherry blossoms. Very nice quality well made. The colors are beautiful lots of choices, easy to clean nice larger size, very practical you don't have to drag out a big tea pot!

UPDATE:The company contacted me after I posted my negative/one-star review (see below), and generously offered to ship a replacement to me for free. I felt they were dismissive of my complaint about poor packaging causing breakage, but I took the risk and accepted the replacement. The replacement arrived undamaged (hallelujah), although they still only had a thin peice of cardbard between the heavy lid and hollow mug, which is probably why so many reviewers receive broken products. Anyway, I have been using the product regularly for a while and have upgraded my review to 4 stars.I love the color but, as others reported, half of the design is barely visible. I also love the shape and aesthetics of the mug's design. The mug looks and feels substantial, but I know from my first experience to treat it with kid gloves given that it is hollow and prone to breaking. That and the fact that it doesn't actually hold much liquid (the strainer takes up at least half of the height AND sits below the lip to accommodate the lid) are the primary reasons I gave this 4 stars instead of 5. If you like big mugs of tea, you'll probably be frustrated with this... if you make smaller cups at a time or use specialty teas (whole flowers, matcha, etc.), you'll probably love this. 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. That's OK with me because it holds so little volume that it doesn't take long to drink, and I didn't expect ceramic and a very loose/uninsulated lid to hold in much heat in the first place.I think that the strainer is excellent because it is a VERY fine mesh and lets very little get through, and it is very easy to clean. Despite being a very thin metal, the strainer is quite sturdy and has not bent, dented, or rusted after many many uses (although it gets a lot very fine scratches inside from stirring). 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 pressing out excess water or sifting dry powder (like matcha tea). 100% of the matcha powder sifts through the strainer by the way.I also love the lid because it make this aesthetically pleasing mug even cuter, it is very thick, and it works wonderfully to hold tea bags or the strainer without making a mess.That's about all I can think of other than trying to make coffee in this. I used a fine espresso grind, so some of the grounds did manage to escape through fine mesh strainer, but much less so than I've experienced with other strainers. Therefore, I imagine you could easily use larger grinds with this quite well if you don't mind weaker, smaller cups of coffee.Overall, I would recommend this (although I wish it held more), because it is high quality and a joy to look at and use. Using it feels ceremonial, like you are treating yourself to something special. They just need to seriously reconsider how they ship given the thin barrier placed between the thick/heavy lid and the hollow/fragile mug during shipping so that it's less of a gamble whether you receive one unbroken. Since it doesn't insulate much anyway, I think the mug should be solid instead of hollow so that it is much less prone to breakage.ORIGINAL REVIEW:I'm so dissapointed! I read the reviews on this and the other colors/designs carefully and wanted it so bad but decided it was too pricey. After months and months or denying myself, I finally decided to take the plunge. However, as soon as I lifted this out of the shpping box, I knew it had arrived broken due to the sound of clinking glass. This was confirmed upon opening the box and seeing that it was broken into several peices at the top of the cup, as if the lid was too heavy and cracked the cup. In fact, both the shipping box and product box were not damaged. The product was wrapped in one layer of bubble wrap that was in tact. However, the inside of the product box has gouging and dents. There also was NO bubble wrap, cardboard, or any packaging material of any kind between the cup and the lid! They packed naked ceramic on top of naked ceramic. No wonder it broke! The manufacturer is to blame. I'm so disgusted.

I have 2 travel tea makers that I love. The one in my room is light green and the one at my desk is black with gold.I searched high and low for the perfect black and gold tea cup to match it. And this one is perfect! It's so me. And it matches my desk. I found a nice spoon to match too!The green one has a matching cup and spoon that matches my room. It was easier to find. I keep relaxing tea in my room and other teas at my desk.

Beautiful, bright design and great quality. The strainer is perfect and doesn't leave any leaves or pieces fall through into your drink. I do wish it had a handle for easier use, but still a great size to hold onto.