Okay, let me tell you about this glass tea cup set of 6 I got recently. It wasn’t some big plan, really. My old mugs were getting chipped, you know? And they were these thick ceramic things, couldn’t really see the nice color of the tea I was brewing. Especially with some lighter green teas or flower teas, it felt like a waste.
So, I started looking around. Just browsing online mostly. I specifically wanted glass. That was the main thing. And I figured a set would be good, maybe for when people come over, though honestly, that doesn’t happen much these days. Six seemed like a standard number they sell these things in.
Finding the Right Ones (or Trying To)
Man, there were tons of options. Some looked super fancy, thin like laboratory glass. Others were double-walled, supposed to keep it hot without burning your hands. I wasn’t sure about those, seemed like they might break easily or get water trapped inside when washing.
I settled on a pretty basic set. Simple design, clear glass, had small handles. I thought handles were important, didn’t want to juggle a hot cup. They weren’t expensive either, which was a plus. Placed the order, didn’t think much more about it.
Getting and Using Them
The package arrived a few days later. Opened it up. They were packed okay, lots of bubble wrap. Pulled one out. First thought: they felt really light. Lighter than I expected. And maybe a bit smaller too, but fine for tea, not coffee.
So, the practical part. I washed them all first, by hand. I was a bit nervous putting them in the dishwasher, even though the description probably said it was okay. They just felt delicate.
- First Use: Brewed some jasmine tea. Yeah, it looked nice. You could see the leaves unfurling, the pale yellow color. That part was good.
- Handling: The handle is small, but does the job. The cup gets hot, but the handle stays cool enough to hold.
- Washing: Still washing them by hand. A bit of a chore, especially since there are six. They clean easily enough, glass usually does, but I’m always careful not to bang them against the faucet or each other.
- Durability Concerns: Haven’t broken one yet, thankfully. But every time I wash them or put them away, I feel like I need to be extra gentle. They don’t feel sturdy like my old ceramic mugs.
Honestly, the ‘set of 6’ part? Kinda overkill for me. I mostly use one or two at a time. The others just sit there, taking up cupboard space. Maybe I should have just bought two individual ones I really liked, even if they cost a bit more each.
So yeah, that’s the story. They work. They let me see my tea. But they feel kinda flimsy. It wasn’t a bad purchase, exactly, but not something I’m super excited about either. Just a set of glass cups doing their job, making me slightly nervous every time I wash them.
