Hello All:

A friend of mine just returned from China with an item I can't seem to find
here in the States. He refers to it as a Tea Flask, but is not sure that is
what it is actually called. I will do my best to desribe it. If anyone knows
its proper name or where I can find/order one, I'd be grateful. So, here goes
my attempt at description:

It is a one person, one serving tea maker/carrier/cup. It is tall (maybe 6
inches) and thin, the same general shape/appearence as the popular silver
coffee carriers widely used here, but the tea one is made of a thick clear
plastic. The top unscrews and you can drink from it. The drink top also
unscrews and under this is the mesh filter. How you use the thing is by
putting loose tea in the bottom, putting the filter on, pouring hot water over
it and then screwing the drink spout/top back on and voila. Personal tea
carrier/cup/maker.

Anyone have any clue what I am talking about? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.

(Rbloom23) writes:

> Hello All:
>
> A friend of mine just returned from China with an item I can't seem
> to find here in the States. He refers to it as a Tea Flask, but is
> not sure that is what it is actually called. I will do my best to
> desribe it. If anyone knows its proper name or where I can
> find/order one, I'd be grateful. So, here goes my attempt at
> description:
>
> It is a one person, one serving tea maker/carrier/cup. It is tall
> (maybe 6 inches) and thin, the same general shape/appearence as the
> popular silver coffee carriers widely used here, but the tea one is
> made of a thick clear plastic. The top unscrews and you can drink
> from it. The drink top also unscrews and under this is the mesh
> filter. How you use the thing is by putting loose tea in the
> bottom, putting the filter on, pouring hot water over it and then
> screwing the drink spout/top back on and voila. Personal tea
> carrier/cup/maker.
>
> Anyone have any clue what I am talking about? Any help would be
> appreciated.

I haven't seen that exact item, but in New York's Chinatown these days
you can get something with a mesh filter under a screw top. The
actual vessel, though, is of double-walled glass which isn't too hot
to the touch even when you use boiling water. In Mandarin it's called
a shuang ceng bolibei. You can see more or less what it looks like at

http://www.chinachaomin.com/

(I'm not connected with that company, and I'm certainly not
responsible for the silly animation.)

/Lew
---
Lew Perin /
http://www.panix.com/~perin/babelcarp.html

I am looking for the same item!
These "tea thermoses" are coming in many designs, shapes and sizes. One
design I particulary likes was two-wall glass cup. Unfortunately I broke it

Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some kind
of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some time. It
has a mesh filter too.

I have not been able to find these in SF Chinatown, to my great surprise.
However, I found some on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1676 109&rd=1

Sasha.

"Rbloom23" > wrote in message
...
> Hello All:
>
> A friend of mine just returned from China with an item I can't seem to
> find
> here in the States. He refers to it as a Tea Flask, but is not sure that
> is
> what it is actually called. I will do my best to desribe it. If anyone
> knows
> its proper name or where I can find/order one, I'd be grateful. So, here
> goes
> my attempt at description:
>
> It is a one person, one serving tea maker/carrier/cup. It is tall (maybe
> 6
> inches) and thin, the same general shape/appearence as the popular silver
> coffee carriers widely used here, but the tea one is made of a thick clear
> plastic. The top unscrews and you can drink from it. The drink top also
> unscrews and under this is the mesh filter. How you use the thing is by
> putting loose tea in the bottom, putting the filter on, pouring hot water
> over
> it and then screwing the drink spout/top back on and voila. Personal tea
> carrier/cup/maker.
>
> Anyone have any clue what I am talking about? Any help would be
> appreciated.
> Thanks.
>
>

Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good design because
you can't remove the leaves easily when they're done steeping and they would
oversteep. Might not be a problem for iced or cold brewed tea but for hot it
would. Comments?

Melinda


"Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
om...
>I am looking for the same item!
> These "tea thermoses" are coming in many designs, shapes and sizes. One
> design I particulary likes was two-wall glass cup. Unfortunately I broke
> it
> Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some kind
> of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some time. It
> has a mesh filter too.
>
> I have not been able to find these in SF Chinatown, to my great surprise.
> However, I found some on ebay:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1676 109&rd=1
>
> Sasha.
>
> "Rbloom23" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hello All:
>>
>> A friend of mine just returned from China with an item I can't seem to
>> find
>> here in the States. He refers to it as a Tea Flask, but is not sure that
>> is
>> what it is actually called. I will do my best to desribe it. If anyone
>> knows
>> its proper name or where I can find/order one, I'd be grateful. So, here
>> goes
>> my attempt at description:
>>
>> It is a one person, one serving tea maker/carrier/cup. It is tall (maybe
>> 6
>> inches) and thin, the same general shape/appearence as the popular silver
>> coffee carriers widely used here, but the tea one is made of a thick
>> clear
>> plastic. The top unscrews and you can drink from it. The drink top also
>> unscrews and under this is the mesh filter. How you use the thing is by
>> putting loose tea in the bottom, putting the filter on, pouring hot water
>> over
>> it and then screwing the drink spout/top back on and voila. Personal tea
>> carrier/cup/maker.
>>
>> Anyone have any clue what I am talking about? Any help would be
>> appreciated.
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>
>

It is excellent design. The top part of the bottle (ust above the mesh) also
unscrews, not only the "cork"

Sasha.
"Melinda" > wrote in message
...
> Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good design
> because you can't remove the leaves easily when they're done steeping and
> they would oversteep. Might not be a problem for iced or cold brewed tea
> but for hot it would. Comments?
>
> Melinda
>
>
> "Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
> om...
>>I am looking for the same item!
>> These "tea thermoses" are coming in many designs, shapes and sizes. One
>> design I particulary likes was two-wall glass cup. Unfortunately I broke
>> it
>> Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some
>> kind of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some
>> time. It has a mesh filter too.
>>
>> I have not been able to find these in SF Chinatown, to my great surprise.
>> However, I found some on ebay:
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1676 109&rd=1
>>
>> Sasha.
>>
>> "Rbloom23" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Hello All:
>>>
>>> A friend of mine just returned from China with an item I can't seem to
>>> find
>>> here in the States. He refers to it as a Tea Flask, but is not sure
>>> that is
>>> what it is actually called. I will do my best to desribe it. If anyone
>>> knows
>>> its proper name or where I can find/order one, I'd be grateful. So,
>>> here goes
>>> my attempt at description:
>>>
>>> It is a one person, one serving tea maker/carrier/cup. It is tall
>>> (maybe 6
>>> inches) and thin, the same general shape/appearence as the popular
>>> silver
>>> coffee carriers widely used here, but the tea one is made of a thick
>>> clear
>>> plastic. The top unscrews and you can drink from it. The drink top
>>> also
>>> unscrews and under this is the mesh filter. How you use the thing is by
>>> putting loose tea in the bottom, putting the filter on, pouring hot
>>> water over
>>> it and then screwing the drink spout/top back on and voila. Personal
>>> tea
>>> carrier/cup/maker.
>>>
>>> Anyone have any clue what I am talking about? Any help would be
>>> appreciated.
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

I also have a trick how to use these type of bottles for green puerhs where
oversteeping is critical.
I put the tea not under, but above the mesh and pour hot water so it covers
the tea. I also do not break the tea - I put it in chunks. Then I monitor
the steeping by looking at the color or pouring out small amounts and
tasting. As soon as I think its done, I pour couple of ounces out of it into
a cup so that the water level drops below the tea. That way the tea is above
the water and the steep is interrupted. Yes, when you pour, the tea will be
in contact with water again, but very briefly and if you are careful, you
can manage to do it only on one side. The second filter (above the tea would
be very handy, but I manage to do without.

Sasha.


"Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
. com...
> It is excellent design. The top part of the bottle (ust above the mesh)
> also unscrews, not only the "cork"
>
> Sasha.
> "Melinda" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good design
>> because you can't remove the leaves easily when they're done steeping and
>> they would oversteep. Might not be a problem for iced or cold brewed tea
>> but for hot it would. Comments?
>>
>> Melinda
>>
>>
>> "Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
>> om...
>>>I am looking for the same item!
>>> These "tea thermoses" are coming in many designs, shapes and sizes. One
>>> design I particulary likes was two-wall glass cup. Unfortunately I broke
>>> it
>>> Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some
>>> kind of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some
>>> time. It has a mesh filter too.
>>>
>>> I have not been able to find these in SF Chinatown, to my great
>>> surprise. However, I found some on ebay:
>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1676 109&rd=1
>>>
>>> Sasha.
>>>
>>> "Rbloom23" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Hello All:
>>>>
>>>> A friend of mine just returned from China with an item I can't seem to
>>>> find
>>>> here in the States. He refers to it as a Tea Flask, but is not sure
>>>> that is
>>>> what it is actually called. I will do my best to desribe it. If
>>>> anyone knows
>>>> its proper name or where I can find/order one, I'd be grateful. So,
>>>> here goes
>>>> my attempt at description:
>>>>
>>>> It is a one person, one serving tea maker/carrier/cup. It is tall
>>>> (maybe 6
>>>> inches) and thin, the same general shape/appearence as the popular
>>>> silver
>>>> coffee carriers widely used here, but the tea one is made of a thick
>>>> clear
>>>> plastic. The top unscrews and you can drink from it. The drink top
>>>> also
>>>> unscrews and under this is the mesh filter. How you use the thing is
>>>> by
>>>> putting loose tea in the bottom, putting the filter on, pouring hot
>>>> water over
>>>> it and then screwing the drink spout/top back on and voila. Personal
>>>> tea
>>>> carrier/cup/maker.
>>>>
>>>> Anyone have any clue what I am talking about? Any help would be
>>>> appreciated.
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

OK help me to understand he from what I see of the one on E-bay the
leaves go in the water loose, and there is only a screen to screen out the
leaves from the tea when you pour the tea out of the thermos. So if you are,
say, wanting to steep tea and take the thermos with you (without
oversteepiung the leaves badly), you'd have to steep in the thermos, decant,
clean the leaves out of the thermos and then put the tea liquor back into
the thermos to take with, is that right? Instead of, say, having a filter
basket where you steep, remove the basker, put the top on and everything is
ready to go (were there such a thing). Or what I find even easier, brewing
in my regular Bodum at home and putting the finished tea liquor into a
regular thermos.

Am I understanding correctly? :?

Melinda



"Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
. com...
> It is excellent design. The top part of the bottle (ust above the mesh)
> also unscrews, not only the "cork"
>
> Sasha.
> "Melinda" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good design
>> because you can't remove the leaves easily when they're done steeping and
>> they would oversteep. Might not be a problem for iced or cold brewed tea
>> but for hot it would. Comments?
>>
>> Melinda
>>
>>
>> "Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
>> om...
>>>I am looking for the same item!
>>> These "tea thermoses" are coming in many designs, shapes and sizes. One
>>> design I particulary likes was two-wall glass cup. Unfortunately I broke
>>> it
>>> Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some
>>> kind of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some
>>> time. It has a mesh filter too.
>>>
>>> I have not been able to find these in SF Chinatown, to my great
>>> surprise. However, I found some on ebay:
>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1676 109&rd=1
>>>
>>> Sasha.
>>>

I think I answered that question (we were both typing at the same time, so
you did not see it).
Brewing at home and having a thermos with you is Ok with me, but keep in
mind that
1. This is a VERY light bottle - as opposed to heavy thermos
2. All you need here is a chunk of puerh and hot water at any hotel ogr gas
station, so when you travel for several days - do you take your Bodum with
you?
3. Believe me - I used these for quite some time - they are marvelous. Cheap
too.
The same guy sells other designs of these bottles too - but somehow never at
the same time. Soem of his thermoses are much smaller and do not have bottle
"necks".

Sasha.


"Melinda" > wrote in message
...
> OK help me to understand he from what I see of the one on E-bay the
> leaves go in the water loose, and there is only a screen to screen out the
> leaves from the tea when you pour the tea out of the thermos. So if you
> are, say, wanting to steep tea and take the thermos with you (without
> oversteepiung the leaves badly), you'd have to steep in the thermos,
> decant, clean the leaves out of the thermos and then put the tea liquor
> back into the thermos to take with, is that right? Instead of, say, having
> a filter basket where you steep, remove the basker, put the top on and
> everything is ready to go (were there such a thing). Or what I find even
> easier, brewing in my regular Bodum at home and putting the finished tea
> liquor into a regular thermos.
>
> Am I understanding correctly? :?
>
> Melinda
>
>
>
> "Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
> . com...
>> It is excellent design. The top part of the bottle (ust above the mesh)
>> also unscrews, not only the "cork"
>>
>> Sasha.
>> "Melinda" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good design
>>> because you can't remove the leaves easily when they're done steeping
>>> and they would oversteep. Might not be a problem for iced or cold brewed
>>> tea but for hot it would. Comments?
>>>
>>> Melinda
>>>
>>>
>>> "Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
>>> om...
>>>>I am looking for the same item!
>>>> These "tea thermoses" are coming in many designs, shapes and sizes. One
>>>> design I particulary likes was two-wall glass cup. Unfortunately I
>>>> broke it
>>>> Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some
>>>> kind of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some
>>>> time. It has a mesh filter too.
>>>>
>>>> I have not been able to find these in SF Chinatown, to my great
>>>> surprise. However, I found some on ebay:
>>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1676 109&rd=1
>>>>
>>>> Sasha.
>>>>
>
>

I think I answered that question (we were both typing at the same time, so
you did not see it).
Brewing at home and having a thermos with you is Ok with me, but keep in
mind that
1. This is a VERY light bottle - as opposed to heavy thermos
2. All you need here is a chunk of puerh and hot water at any hotel ogr gas
station, so when you travel for several days - do you take your Bodum with
you?
3. Believe me - I used these for quite some time - they are marvelous. Cheap
too.
The same guy sells other designs of these bottles too - but somehow never at
the same time. Soem of his thermoses are much smaller and do not have bottle
"necks".

Sasha.


"Melinda" > wrote in message
...
> OK help me to understand he from what I see of the one on E-bay the
> leaves go in the water loose, and there is only a screen to screen out the
> leaves from the tea when you pour the tea out of the thermos. So if you
> are, say, wanting to steep tea and take the thermos with you (without
> oversteepiung the leaves badly), you'd have to steep in the thermos,
> decant, clean the leaves out of the thermos and then put the tea liquor
> back into the thermos to take with, is that right? Instead of, say, having
> a filter basket where you steep, remove the basker, put the top on and
> everything is ready to go (were there such a thing). Or what I find even
> easier, brewing in my regular Bodum at home and putting the finished tea
> liquor into a regular thermos.
>
> Am I understanding correctly? :?
>
> Melinda
>
>
>
> "Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
> . com...
>> It is excellent design. The top part of the bottle (ust above the mesh)
>> also unscrews, not only the "cork"
>>
>> Sasha.
>> "Melinda" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good design
>>> because you can't remove the leaves easily when they're done steeping
>>> and they would oversteep. Might not be a problem for iced or cold brewed
>>> tea but for hot it would. Comments?
>>>
>>> Melinda
>>>
>>>
>>> "Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
>>> om...
>>>>I am looking for the same item!
>>>> These "tea thermoses" are coming in many designs, shapes and sizes. One
>>>> design I particulary likes was two-wall glass cup. Unfortunately I
>>>> broke it
>>>> Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some
>>>> kind of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some
>>>> time. It has a mesh filter too.
>>>>
>>>> I have not been able to find these in SF Chinatown, to my great
>>>> surprise. However, I found some on ebay:
>>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1676 109&rd=1
>>>>
>>>> Sasha.
>>>>
>
>

I think I answered that question (we were both typing at the same time, so
you did not see it).
Brewing at home and having a thermos with you is Ok with me, but keep in
mind that
1. This is a VERY light bottle - as opposed to heavy thermos
2. All you need here is a chunk of puerh and hot water at any hotel ogr gas
station, so when you travel for several days - do you take your Bodum with
you?
3. Believe me - I used these for quite some time - they are marvelous. Cheap
too.
The same guy sells other designs of these bottles too - but somehow never at
the same time. Soem of his thermoses are much smaller and do not have bottle
"necks".

Sasha.


"Melinda" > wrote in message
...
> OK help me to understand he from what I see of the one on E-bay the
> leaves go in the water loose, and there is only a screen to screen out the
> leaves from the tea when you pour the tea out of the thermos. So if you
> are, say, wanting to steep tea and take the thermos with you (without
> oversteepiung the leaves badly), you'd have to steep in the thermos,
> decant, clean the leaves out of the thermos and then put the tea liquor
> back into the thermos to take with, is that right? Instead of, say, having
> a filter basket where you steep, remove the basker, put the top on and
> everything is ready to go (were there such a thing). Or what I find even
> easier, brewing in my regular Bodum at home and putting the finished tea
> liquor into a regular thermos.
>
> Am I understanding correctly? :?
>
> Melinda
>
>
>
> "Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
> . com...
>> It is excellent design. The top part of the bottle (ust above the mesh)
>> also unscrews, not only the "cork"
>>
>> Sasha.
>> "Melinda" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good design
>>> because you can't remove the leaves easily when they're done steeping
>>> and they would oversteep. Might not be a problem for iced or cold brewed
>>> tea but for hot it would. Comments?
>>>
>>> Melinda
>>>
>>>
>>> "Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
>>> om...
>>>>I am looking for the same item!
>>>> These "tea thermoses" are coming in many designs, shapes and sizes. One
>>>> design I particulary likes was two-wall glass cup. Unfortunately I
>>>> broke it
>>>> Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some
>>>> kind of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some
>>>> time. It has a mesh filter too.
>>>>
>>>> I have not been able to find these in SF Chinatown, to my great
>>>> surprise. However, I found some on ebay:
>>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1676 109&rd=1
>>>>
>>>> Sasha.
>>>>
>
>

I also have a trick how to use these type of bottles for green puerhs where
oversteeping is critical.
I put the tea not under, but above the mesh and pour hot water so it covers
the tea. I also do not break the tea - I put it in chunks. Then I monitor
the steeping by looking at the color or pouring out small amounts and
tasting. As soon as I think its done, I pour couple of ounces out of it into
a cup so that the water level drops below the tea. That way the tea is above
the water and the steep is interrupted. Yes, when you pour, the tea will be
in contact with water again, but very briefly and if you are careful, you
can manage to do it only on one side. The second filter (above the tea would
be very handy, but I manage to do without.

Sasha.


"Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
. com...
> It is excellent design. The top part of the bottle (ust above the mesh)
> also unscrews, not only the "cork"
>
> Sasha.
> "Melinda" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good design
>> because you can't remove the leaves easily when they're done steeping and
>> they would oversteep. Might not be a problem for iced or cold brewed tea
>> but for hot it would. Comments?
>>
>> Melinda
>>
>>
>> "Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
>> om...
>>>I am looking for the same item!
>>> These "tea thermoses" are coming in many designs, shapes and sizes. One
>>> design I particulary likes was two-wall glass cup. Unfortunately I broke
>>> it
>>> Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some
>>> kind of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some
>>> time. It has a mesh filter too.
>>>
>>> I have not been able to find these in SF Chinatown, to my great
>>> surprise. However, I found some on ebay:
>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1676 109&rd=1
>>>
>>> Sasha.
>>>
>>> "Rbloom23" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Hello All:
>>>>
>>>> A friend of mine just returned from China with an item I can't seem to
>>>> find
>>>> here in the States. He refers to it as a Tea Flask, but is not sure
>>>> that is
>>>> what it is actually called. I will do my best to desribe it. If
>>>> anyone knows
>>>> its proper name or where I can find/order one, I'd be grateful. So,
>>>> here goes
>>>> my attempt at description:
>>>>
>>>> It is a one person, one serving tea maker/carrier/cup. It is tall
>>>> (maybe 6
>>>> inches) and thin, the same general shape/appearence as the popular
>>>> silver
>>>> coffee carriers widely used here, but the tea one is made of a thick
>>>> clear
>>>> plastic. The top unscrews and you can drink from it. The drink top
>>>> also
>>>> unscrews and under this is the mesh filter. How you use the thing is
>>>> by
>>>> putting loose tea in the bottom, putting the filter on, pouring hot
>>>> water over
>>>> it and then screwing the drink spout/top back on and voila. Personal
>>>> tea
>>>> carrier/cup/maker.
>>>>
>>>> Anyone have any clue what I am talking about? Any help would be
>>>> appreciated.
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

OK help me to understand he from what I see of the one on E-bay the
leaves go in the water loose, and there is only a screen to screen out the
leaves from the tea when you pour the tea out of the thermos. So if you are,
say, wanting to steep tea and take the thermos with you (without
oversteepiung the leaves badly), you'd have to steep in the thermos, decant,
clean the leaves out of the thermos and then put the tea liquor back into
the thermos to take with, is that right? Instead of, say, having a filter
basket where you steep, remove the basker, put the top on and everything is
ready to go (were there such a thing). Or what I find even easier, brewing
in my regular Bodum at home and putting the finished tea liquor into a
regular thermos.

Am I understanding correctly? :?

Melinda



"Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
. com...
> It is excellent design. The top part of the bottle (ust above the mesh)
> also unscrews, not only the "cork"
>
> Sasha.
> "Melinda" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good design
>> because you can't remove the leaves easily when they're done steeping and
>> they would oversteep. Might not be a problem for iced or cold brewed tea
>> but for hot it would. Comments?
>>
>> Melinda
>>
>>
>> "Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
>> om...
>>>I am looking for the same item!
>>> These "tea thermoses" are coming in many designs, shapes and sizes. One
>>> design I particulary likes was two-wall glass cup. Unfortunately I broke
>>> it
>>> Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some
>>> kind of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some
>>> time. It has a mesh filter too.
>>>
>>> I have not been able to find these in SF Chinatown, to my great
>>> surprise. However, I found some on ebay:
>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1676 109&rd=1
>>>
>>> Sasha.
>>>

I also have a trick how to use these type of bottles for green puerhs where
oversteeping is critical.
I put the tea not under, but above the mesh and pour hot water so it covers
the tea. I also do not break the tea - I put it in chunks. Then I monitor
the steeping by looking at the color or pouring out small amounts and
tasting. As soon as I think its done, I pour couple of ounces out of it into
a cup so that the water level drops below the tea. That way the tea is above
the water and the steep is interrupted. Yes, when you pour, the tea will be
in contact with water again, but very briefly and if you are careful, you
can manage to do it only on one side. The second filter (above the tea would
be very handy, but I manage to do without.

Sasha.


"Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
. com...
> It is excellent design. The top part of the bottle (ust above the mesh)
> also unscrews, not only the "cork"
>
> Sasha.
> "Melinda" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good design
>> because you can't remove the leaves easily when they're done steeping and
>> they would oversteep. Might not be a problem for iced or cold brewed tea
>> but for hot it would. Comments?
>>
>> Melinda
>>
>>
>> "Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
>> om...
>>>I am looking for the same item!
>>> These "tea thermoses" are coming in many designs, shapes and sizes. One
>>> design I particulary likes was two-wall glass cup. Unfortunately I broke
>>> it
>>> Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some
>>> kind of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some
>>> time. It has a mesh filter too.
>>>
>>> I have not been able to find these in SF Chinatown, to my great
>>> surprise. However, I found some on ebay:
>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1676 109&rd=1
>>>
>>> Sasha.
>>>
>>> "Rbloom23" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Hello All:
>>>>
>>>> A friend of mine just returned from China with an item I can't seem to
>>>> find
>>>> here in the States. He refers to it as a Tea Flask, but is not sure
>>>> that is
>>>> what it is actually called. I will do my best to desribe it. If
>>>> anyone knows
>>>> its proper name or where I can find/order one, I'd be grateful. So,
>>>> here goes
>>>> my attempt at description:
>>>>
>>>> It is a one person, one serving tea maker/carrier/cup. It is tall
>>>> (maybe 6
>>>> inches) and thin, the same general shape/appearence as the popular
>>>> silver
>>>> coffee carriers widely used here, but the tea one is made of a thick
>>>> clear
>>>> plastic. The top unscrews and you can drink from it. The drink top
>>>> also
>>>> unscrews and under this is the mesh filter. How you use the thing is
>>>> by
>>>> putting loose tea in the bottom, putting the filter on, pouring hot
>>>> water over
>>>> it and then screwing the drink spout/top back on and voila. Personal
>>>> tea
>>>> carrier/cup/maker.
>>>>
>>>> Anyone have any clue what I am talking about? Any help would be
>>>> appreciated.
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

It is excellent design. The top part of the bottle (ust above the mesh) also
unscrews, not only the "cork"

Sasha.
"Melinda" > wrote in message
...
> Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good design
> because you can't remove the leaves easily when they're done steeping and
> they would oversteep. Might not be a problem for iced or cold brewed tea
> but for hot it would. Comments?
>
> Melinda
>
>
> "Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
> om...
>>I am looking for the same item!
>> These "tea thermoses" are coming in many designs, shapes and sizes. One
>> design I particulary likes was two-wall glass cup. Unfortunately I broke
>> it
>> Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some
>> kind of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some
>> time. It has a mesh filter too.
>>
>> I have not been able to find these in SF Chinatown, to my great surprise.
>> However, I found some on ebay:
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1676 109&rd=1
>>
>> Sasha.
>>
>> "Rbloom23" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Hello All:
>>>
>>> A friend of mine just returned from China with an item I can't seem to
>>> find
>>> here in the States. He refers to it as a Tea Flask, but is not sure
>>> that is
>>> what it is actually called. I will do my best to desribe it. If anyone
>>> knows
>>> its proper name or where I can find/order one, I'd be grateful. So,
>>> here goes
>>> my attempt at description:
>>>
>>> It is a one person, one serving tea maker/carrier/cup. It is tall
>>> (maybe 6
>>> inches) and thin, the same general shape/appearence as the popular
>>> silver
>>> coffee carriers widely used here, but the tea one is made of a thick
>>> clear
>>> plastic. The top unscrews and you can drink from it. The drink top
>>> also
>>> unscrews and under this is the mesh filter. How you use the thing is by
>>> putting loose tea in the bottom, putting the filter on, pouring hot
>>> water over
>>> it and then screwing the drink spout/top back on and voila. Personal
>>> tea
>>> carrier/cup/maker.
>>>
>>> Anyone have any clue what I am talking about? Any help would be
>>> appreciated.
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

In rec.food.drink.tea Melinda wrote:

> Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good
> design because you can't remove the leaves easily when they're
> done steeping and they would oversteep. Might not be a problem
> for iced or cold brewed tea but for hot it would. Comments?

I have one of those small French press thermoses, which is good
for tea as well as coffee, and it is true that you can easily
oversteep if you don't decant the brew right away. Overall I
think they're ill-conceived, but for making tea while travelling,
I think they would be very handy (if used correctly).

Ian
--
I will not weary you with descriptions of quiet,
similar, uninteresting days,--days of sleep,
and pipes, and coffee. (Sir R.F. Burton)
http://www.bookstacks.org/

On 19 Nov 2004 03:40:26 GMT, Ian Rastall wrote:

> In rec.food.drink.tea Melinda wrote:
>
>> Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good
>> design because you can't remove the leaves easily when they're
>> done steeping and they would oversteep. Might not be a problem
>> for iced or cold brewed tea but for hot it would. Comments?
>
> I have one of those small French press thermoses, which is good
> for tea as well as coffee, and it is true that you can easily
> oversteep if you don't decant the brew right away. Overall I
> think they're ill-conceived, but for making tea while travelling,
> I think they would be very handy (if used correctly).

I think something like this is a step in the right direction - at
least for my needs.

http://www.piao-i.com/enweb/product/101.htm

It has a valve which will keep the tea separate. Granted, it's
intended for making it while on the go, not necessarily taking tea
around with you all day.

--
Derek

Success is a journey, not a destination. So stop running.

In rec.food.drink.tea Derek wrote:

> http://www.piao-i.com/enweb/product/101.htm

How fascinating. You brew the tea in the top section, release it to
the bottom section, then brew some more, etc. That would work
especially well with greens and oolongs.

Ian
--
I will not weary you with descriptions of quiet,
similar, uninteresting days,--days of sleep,
and pipes, and coffee. (Sir R.F. Burton)
http://www.bookstacks.org/

In rec.food.drink.tea Derek wrote:

> http://www.piao-i.com/enweb/product/101.htm

How fascinating. You brew the tea in the top section, release it to
the bottom section, then brew some more, etc. That would work
especially well with greens and oolongs.

Ian
--
I will not weary you with descriptions of quiet,
similar, uninteresting days,--days of sleep,
and pipes, and coffee. (Sir R.F. Burton)
http://www.bookstacks.org/

On 19 Nov 2004 03:40:26 GMT, Ian Rastall wrote:

> In rec.food.drink.tea Melinda wrote:
>
>> Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good
>> design because you can't remove the leaves easily when they're
>> done steeping and they would oversteep. Might not be a problem
>> for iced or cold brewed tea but for hot it would. Comments?
>
> I have one of those small French press thermoses, which is good
> for tea as well as coffee, and it is true that you can easily
> oversteep if you don't decant the brew right away. Overall I
> think they're ill-conceived, but for making tea while travelling,
> I think they would be very handy (if used correctly).

I think something like this is a step in the right direction - at
least for my needs.

http://www.piao-i.com/enweb/product/101.htm

It has a valve which will keep the tea separate. Granted, it's
intended for making it while on the go, not necessarily taking tea
around with you all day.

--
Derek

Success is a journey, not a destination. So stop running.

In rec.food.drink.tea Melinda wrote:

> Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good
> design because you can't remove the leaves easily when they're
> done steeping and they would oversteep. Might not be a problem
> for iced or cold brewed tea but for hot it would. Comments?

I have one of those small French press thermoses, which is good
for tea as well as coffee, and it is true that you can easily
oversteep if you don't decant the brew right away. Overall I
think they're ill-conceived, but for making tea while travelling,
I think they would be very handy (if used correctly).

Ian
--
I will not weary you with descriptions of quiet,
similar, uninteresting days,--days of sleep,
and pipes, and coffee. (Sir R.F. Burton)
http://www.bookstacks.org/

In rec.food.drink.tea Melinda wrote:

> Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good
> design because you can't remove the leaves easily when they're
> done steeping and they would oversteep. Might not be a problem
> for iced or cold brewed tea but for hot it would. Comments?

I have one of those small French press thermoses, which is good
for tea as well as coffee, and it is true that you can easily
oversteep if you don't decant the brew right away. Overall I
think they're ill-conceived, but for making tea while travelling,
I think they would be very handy (if used correctly).

Ian
--
I will not weary you with descriptions of quiet,
similar, uninteresting days,--days of sleep,
and pipes, and coffee. (Sir R.F. Burton)
http://www.bookstacks.org/

It is excellent design. The top part of the bottle (ust above the mesh) also
unscrews, not only the "cork"

Sasha.
"Melinda" > wrote in message
...
> Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good design
> because you can't remove the leaves easily when they're done steeping and
> they would oversteep. Might not be a problem for iced or cold brewed tea
> but for hot it would. Comments?
>
> Melinda
>
>
> "Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
> om...
>>I am looking for the same item!
>> These "tea thermoses" are coming in many designs, shapes and sizes. One
>> design I particulary likes was two-wall glass cup. Unfortunately I broke
>> it
>> Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some
>> kind of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some
>> time. It has a mesh filter too.
>>
>> I have not been able to find these in SF Chinatown, to my great surprise.
>> However, I found some on ebay:
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1676 109&rd=1
>>
>> Sasha.
>>
>> "Rbloom23" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Hello All:
>>>
>>> A friend of mine just returned from China with an item I can't seem to
>>> find
>>> here in the States. He refers to it as a Tea Flask, but is not sure
>>> that is
>>> what it is actually called. I will do my best to desribe it. If anyone
>>> knows
>>> its proper name or where I can find/order one, I'd be grateful. So,
>>> here goes
>>> my attempt at description:
>>>
>>> It is a one person, one serving tea maker/carrier/cup. It is tall
>>> (maybe 6
>>> inches) and thin, the same general shape/appearence as the popular
>>> silver
>>> coffee carriers widely used here, but the tea one is made of a thick
>>> clear
>>> plastic. The top unscrews and you can drink from it. The drink top
>>> also
>>> unscrews and under this is the mesh filter. How you use the thing is by
>>> putting loose tea in the bottom, putting the filter on, pouring hot
>>> water over
>>> it and then screwing the drink spout/top back on and voila. Personal
>>> tea
>>> carrier/cup/maker.
>>>
>>> Anyone have any clue what I am talking about? Any help would be
>>> appreciated.
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

It is excellent design. The top part of the bottle (ust above the mesh) also
unscrews, not only the "cork"

Sasha.
"Melinda" > wrote in message
...
> Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good design
> because you can't remove the leaves easily when they're done steeping and
> they would oversteep. Might not be a problem for iced or cold brewed tea
> but for hot it would. Comments?
>
> Melinda
>
>
> "Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
> om...
>>I am looking for the same item!
>> These "tea thermoses" are coming in many designs, shapes and sizes. One
>> design I particulary likes was two-wall glass cup. Unfortunately I broke
>> it
>> Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some
>> kind of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some
>> time. It has a mesh filter too.
>>
>> I have not been able to find these in SF Chinatown, to my great surprise.
>> However, I found some on ebay:
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1676 109&rd=1
>>
>> Sasha.
>>
>> "Rbloom23" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Hello All:
>>>
>>> A friend of mine just returned from China with an item I can't seem to
>>> find
>>> here in the States. He refers to it as a Tea Flask, but is not sure
>>> that is
>>> what it is actually called. I will do my best to desribe it. If anyone
>>> knows
>>> its proper name or where I can find/order one, I'd be grateful. So,
>>> here goes
>>> my attempt at description:
>>>
>>> It is a one person, one serving tea maker/carrier/cup. It is tall
>>> (maybe 6
>>> inches) and thin, the same general shape/appearence as the popular
>>> silver
>>> coffee carriers widely used here, but the tea one is made of a thick
>>> clear
>>> plastic. The top unscrews and you can drink from it. The drink top
>>> also
>>> unscrews and under this is the mesh filter. How you use the thing is by
>>> putting loose tea in the bottom, putting the filter on, pouring hot
>>> water over
>>> it and then screwing the drink spout/top back on and voila. Personal
>>> tea
>>> carrier/cup/maker.
>>>
>>> Anyone have any clue what I am talking about? Any help would be
>>> appreciated.
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Just from looking at it it seems like it would not be a good design because
you can't remove the leaves easily when they're done steeping and they would
oversteep. Might not be a problem for iced or cold brewed tea but for hot it
would. Comments?

Melinda


"Alex Chaihorsky" > wrote in message
om...
>I am looking for the same item!
> These "tea thermoses" are coming in many designs, shapes and sizes. One
> design I particulary likes was two-wall glass cup. Unfortunately I broke
> it
> Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some kind
> of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some time. It
> has a mesh filter too.
>
> I have not been able to find these in SF Chinatown, to my great surprise.
> However, I found some on ebay:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1676 109&rd=1
>
> Sasha.
>
> "Rbloom23" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hello All:
>>
>> A friend of mine just returned from China with an item I can't seem to
>> find
>> here in the States. He refers to it as a Tea Flask, but is not sure that
>> is
>> what it is actually called. I will do my best to desribe it. If anyone
>> knows
>> its proper name or where I can find/order one, I'd be grateful. So, here
>> goes
>> my attempt at description:
>>
>> It is a one person, one serving tea maker/carrier/cup. It is tall (maybe
>> 6
>> inches) and thin, the same general shape/appearence as the popular silver
>> coffee carriers widely used here, but the tea one is made of a thick
>> clear
>> plastic. The top unscrews and you can drink from it. The drink top also
>> unscrews and under this is the mesh filter. How you use the thing is by
>> putting loose tea in the bottom, putting the filter on, pouring hot water
>> over
>> it and then screwing the drink spout/top back on and voila. Personal tea
>> carrier/cup/maker.
>>
>> Anyone have any clue what I am talking about? Any help would be
>> appreciated.
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>
>

>Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some kind
>of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some time. It
>has a mesh filter too.

Hi Alex,

My buddy from Kunming sent me one of this design. It is his everyday
cup that he carries to work. I have been using it daily since I got
it. It is absolutely great! The trick I found that makes green puer
work better is starting with lower than normal temperature water and
get a little hotter with each refill. I get 3-5 good refills per day
out of it. It is a simple design and it works.

Mike Petro
http://www.pu-erh.net
remove the "filter" in my email address to reply

I use that "technique" too mainly during long driving phases of my trips.
ITC sells Yunan TuoCha and bamboo tuocha that are pressed into very dense
tablets. I put one such tablet in this thermos/bottle (this time not on the
mesh, but just inside the thermos and put 140 -ish in it. After an hour of
driving this turns into a delicious drink.
yes, about 3 refills (4 steeps altogether) i.e. 3+ litres of a good puerh
from a 5 g tablet is pretty good by any standards.

All the best,

Sasha.

"Mike Petro" > wrote in message
...
>
>>Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some kind
>>of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some time. It
>>has a mesh filter too.
>
> Hi Alex,
>
> My buddy from Kunming sent me one of this design. It is his everyday
> cup that he carries to work. I have been using it daily since I got
> it. It is absolutely great! The trick I found that makes green puer
> work better is starting with lower than normal temperature water and
> get a little hotter with each refill. I get 3-5 good refills per day
> out of it. It is a simple design and it works.
>
> Mike Petro
> http://www.pu-erh.net
> remove the "filter" in my email address to reply

I use that "technique" too mainly during long driving phases of my trips.
ITC sells Yunan TuoCha and bamboo tuocha that are pressed into very dense
tablets. I put one such tablet in this thermos/bottle (this time not on the
mesh, but just inside the thermos and put 140 -ish in it. After an hour of
driving this turns into a delicious drink.
yes, about 3 refills (4 steeps altogether) i.e. 3+ litres of a good puerh
from a 5 g tablet is pretty good by any standards.

All the best,

Sasha.

"Mike Petro" > wrote in message
...
>
>>Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some kind
>>of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some time. It
>>has a mesh filter too.
>
> Hi Alex,
>
> My buddy from Kunming sent me one of this design. It is his everyday
> cup that he carries to work. I have been using it daily since I got
> it. It is absolutely great! The trick I found that makes green puer
> work better is starting with lower than normal temperature water and
> get a little hotter with each refill. I get 3-5 good refills per day
> out of it. It is a simple design and it works.
>
> Mike Petro
> http://www.pu-erh.net
> remove the "filter" in my email address to reply

I am looking for the same item!
These "tea thermoses" are coming in many designs, shapes and sizes. One
design I particulary likes was two-wall glass cup. Unfortunately I broke it

Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some kind
of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some time. It
has a mesh filter too.

I have not been able to find these in SF Chinatown, to my great surprise.
However, I found some on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1676 109&rd=1

Sasha.

"Rbloom23" > wrote in message
...
> Hello All:
>
> A friend of mine just returned from China with an item I can't seem to
> find
> here in the States. He refers to it as a Tea Flask, but is not sure that
> is
> what it is actually called. I will do my best to desribe it. If anyone
> knows
> its proper name or where I can find/order one, I'd be grateful. So, here
> goes
> my attempt at description:
>
> It is a one person, one serving tea maker/carrier/cup. It is tall (maybe
> 6
> inches) and thin, the same general shape/appearence as the popular silver
> coffee carriers widely used here, but the tea one is made of a thick clear
> plastic. The top unscrews and you can drink from it. The drink top also
> unscrews and under this is the mesh filter. How you use the thing is by
> putting loose tea in the bottom, putting the filter on, pouring hot water
> over
> it and then screwing the drink spout/top back on and voila. Personal tea
> carrier/cup/maker.
>
> Anyone have any clue what I am talking about? Any help would be
> appreciated.
> Thanks.
>
>

I am looking for the same item!
These "tea thermoses" are coming in many designs, shapes and sizes. One
design I particulary likes was two-wall glass cup. Unfortunately I broke it

Another good design (I still have it) although single-wall, uses some kind
of very thermostatic plastic and keeps the tea hot for quite some time. It
has a mesh filter too.

I have not been able to find these in SF Chinatown, to my great surprise.
However, I found some on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1676 109&rd=1

Sasha.

"Rbloom23" > wrote in message
...
> Hello All:
>
> A friend of mine just returned from China with an item I can't seem to
> find
> here in the States. He refers to it as a Tea Flask, but is not sure that
> is
> what it is actually called. I will do my best to desribe it. If anyone
> knows
> its proper name or where I can find/order one, I'd be grateful. So, here
> goes
> my attempt at description:
>
> It is a one person, one serving tea maker/carrier/cup. It is tall (maybe
> 6
> inches) and thin, the same general shape/appearence as the popular silver
> coffee carriers widely used here, but the tea one is made of a thick clear
> plastic. The top unscrews and you can drink from it. The drink top also
> unscrews and under this is the mesh filter. How you use the thing is by
> putting loose tea in the bottom, putting the filter on, pouring hot water
> over
> it and then screwing the drink spout/top back on and voila. Personal tea
> carrier/cup/maker.
>
> Anyone have any clue what I am talking about? Any help would be
> appreciated.
> Thanks.
>
>

Hi, Guys,
I have only recently started threading this group after several years being
absent from it. I am enjoying all the neat discussions about all these
interesting varieties and preparations of teas, and the discussions of all
the neat toys and other gear that goes with storing it, brewing it, serving
it, drinking it, and travelling with it. Speaking of that latter, I would
very much appreciate it if somebody could provide a company name and an
actual telephone number, U.S. or Canada, where these travel thermal steeping
flasks can be bought.

Reply to:
Brent Reynolds, Atlanta, GA USA

Do Lipton Tea employees take coffee breaks?

Here is a Travel Press that can be used for tea:
http://www.bodumusa.com/shop/line.as...D=1421%2D10B&C

> wrote in message
nk.net...
>
> Hi, Guys,
> I have only recently started threading this group after several years
being
> absent from it. I am enjoying all the neat discussions about all these
> interesting varieties and preparations of teas, and the discussions of all
> the neat toys and other gear that goes with storing it, brewing it,
serving
> it, drinking it, and travelling with it. Speaking of that latter, I would
> very much appreciate it if somebody could provide a company name and an
> actual telephone number, U.S. or Canada, where these travel thermal
steeping
> flasks can be bought.
>
> Reply to:
> Brent Reynolds, Atlanta, GA USA
>
> Do Lipton Tea employees take coffee breaks?

Here is a Travel Press that can be used for tea:
http://www.bodumusa.com/shop/line.as...D=1421%2D10B&C

> wrote in message
nk.net...
>
> Hi, Guys,
> I have only recently started threading this group after several years
being
> absent from it. I am enjoying all the neat discussions about all these
> interesting varieties and preparations of teas, and the discussions of all
> the neat toys and other gear that goes with storing it, brewing it,
serving
> it, drinking it, and travelling with it. Speaking of that latter, I would
> very much appreciate it if somebody could provide a company name and an
> actual telephone number, U.S. or Canada, where these travel thermal
steeping
> flasks can be bought.
>
> Reply to:
> Brent Reynolds, Atlanta, GA USA
>
> Do Lipton Tea employees take coffee breaks?

Hi, Guys,
I have only recently started threading this group after several years being
absent from it. I am enjoying all the neat discussions about all these
interesting varieties and preparations of teas, and the discussions of all
the neat toys and other gear that goes with storing it, brewing it, serving
it, drinking it, and travelling with it. Speaking of that latter, I would
very much appreciate it if somebody could provide a company name and an
actual telephone number, U.S. or Canada, where these travel thermal steeping
flasks can be bought.

Reply to:
Brent Reynolds, Atlanta, GA USA

Do Lipton Tea employees take coffee breaks?