Do the tea cups sit firmly/securely. I have another big name brand plastic tea set (pink and green w/a butterfly) and the cups are very tippy.
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We've had no issues with that and we use the set quite often. My daughter just turned 4 and she has no problems pouring her own tea and playing hostess to others. We've never had any spills due to tipping cups.
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They do rest in the saucers pretty well and on their own. My daughter rarely tips them over, and they do a great job of having water poured into them.
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They do sit flat and we haven't had any problem with them tipping with our 2.5 yo. It takes a pretty solid bump to tip one over.
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I really enjoy my teapot and cups. I have experienced minor paint chipping on the cups, but no problems with the enamel - I am guessing my issues come from storing my set on top of the refridgerator where there is constant heat. No issues with taste.
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No. They have a screw on top, not the push on ones with the plastic. I have both, and they both keep the tea "moisture free."
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The chairs have not tipped at all - I personally love the set and the wood table is easy to keep clean. Melissa and Doug Make quality Items for children and they do not "break the bank". Hope this helps - I give it an A+
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The lid is not permanently secured to the teapot. As with most glass teapots, the lid rests on top. I'd recommend holding the lid or taking it off when you don't have much left to pour.
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They'll tip if there is the least bit of wind or weight of a top-heavy young plant (e.g., marigold). I recommend putting them in some sort of tray (either one filled with pebbles or one with dedicated cup holders) to hold them upright, and this will also help with how quickly they dry out (since you can fill the bottom of the tray with a bit of water).
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Yes, they won't shatter and they're glass not plastic so no weird chemicals. I wouldn't recommend handling them too much while they're full of hot liquid or using them to serve hot liquid as they're not insulated at all and the sides get very hot. Typically I just fill mine with hot water and tea and the stick them directly in the fridge to make iced tea.
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I hand wash all my teacups and pots most of the time to keep them safe, but there's nothing wrong with putting them in the TOP SHELF of your dishwasher where it gets the least amount of heat. You can also find more gentle soap if you're nervous. I've had these for about.....a year? Not a single bit of wear and tear on them that I've seen yet, so they're pretty sturdy.
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I have once, it held together without a problem. However, I have found that tea tastes better when you don't wash the infuser with soap [in the dishwasher or otherwise]. In addition, I imagine that it would start to show some wear after a few cycles in the dishwasher.
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I normally drink tea in a cup or mug but I agree that they are quite sturdy and withstand the hot dishwasher, so I wouldn't be afraid to try it. Your hand will get hot unless you have a cozy over the glass.
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I've had no problem. I use these everyday for tea. I am always sure to put in a spoon before I pour the hot water in.
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I drink a lot of tea but never figured how many cups per lb. All loose tea should be kept in air tight glass or metal containers. Never in plastic. I use small jars and put sone of the tea in the rest goes in the freezer. That way it lasts for a long time and is always fresh.
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Snap ons. They come off fairly easily and the cups are not actually water tight if they fall on their side. They are great for my older kids (5 and 7), but I'm not sure they would fill the tippy cup requirement for younger ones.
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when you put them in the tea and they become wet you can fold them over the side of your cup and they will remain there.
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They are not perfectly smooth but won't collect water. I've run mine through the dishwasher many times with no collection of water. I've had no film problems with them either. Be careful not to put them next to heavier glass mugs like the Libby mugs because I have broken a few of these swirl glasses when shutting the glasses drawer.Edit. My bad this is for the mugs. No indent! Perfectly smooth with the cursive L imprint. Be careful when placing them next to more fragile glasses in the dishwasher though because they are pretty sturdy :)
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No, I've not had any problems with any of the pieces feeling wobbly or flimsy ! I do know what you mean, as I bought another set of just spoons, and they are super flimsy...you would do good to be able to stir soup with the set I bought from another company. I think you will be quite happy with these utensils ! Hope that helps !
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Mine have not chipped so far but I have had them for only a few months. I had cups that chipped very easily in the past so I know what you mean. These don't look or feel like those. They are very pretty so good luck if you decide to give them a try. BJ