I want to use this for sun tea---would it work since it is not glass?
2074986
It doesn't have to be glass to make sun tea. Just clear. So yes, it would work,
2204102
That is a great idea. It is a vacuum container and will work for anything that requires a vacuum for storage....however if the tea is high moisture it may mold.
2110674
The mesh is extra fine so I don't think you will have any issues with lemon grass escaping in the tea. I have not had any issues with bits floating from seeping through the mesh yet and I have tried a few different teas since getting this.
1597055
No, I don't think it would work with a warmer. The base is plastic, so it would insulate the tea from the heat, and it could potentially melt as well.
1617268
Yes! I bought 2 sunflower lids at a local store just for that purpose. As long as the rim is dry, they work just fine. Helps keep your coffee or tea hot longer.
816131
I wouldn't try it. If you just boil water and slowly poor over loose tea you tea pot will work great.
1601693
I haven't tried it but I don't think it would work. The glass is fairly thick.
663474
plastic has chemicals as does foil. it is kind of silly to think they could ship tea in glass and paper would not keep it very fresh?
2270356
i don't see why not. but i'd suggest you use a tea bag for your loose tea. the container that comes with the jar is for ice only: no holes on it to let water go through. That tube is not for tea.
1109348
It's glass... You would have to add ice... I use mine for kombucha.. So I really don't know
1887845
I have used it for either Hot Tea or Coffee, unfortunately someone dropped mine and it broke :( I really enjoyed it while I had it, but it's kind of like an adult sippy-cup.
1173998
No, I would not suggest using this jug for steeping hot tea. If you are looking specifically for a glass jug to use for steeping tea, then I would suggest you search for glass jugs that are made out of "tempered glass" or "borosilicate". [Note that it is not clear if borosilicate is a precursor cancer-causing (free-radical) agent. Opinions about this are mixed. Also, since borosilicate is more expensive to make than tempered glass, it tends to be thinner and hence more prone to breaks/cracks when it is bumped into things.] For health reasons (and especially since you will be looking to use this with hot liquids), I would also suggest that you look for BPA-free jars as well. This is item is more of a cold-serving beverage--it is not really designed for steeping hot beverages or boiling water. Eventually it would either crack or shatter. For this type of item, you may want to go to a local store that sells commercial kitchen/cooking supplies--such as a Smart & Final-type store. Or, this item from amazon may work as well: http://www.amazon.com/Takeya-64-Ounce-Silicone-Handle-Avocado/dp/B003DTLNI8/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1405107439&sr=1-6&keywords=hot+tea+pitcher I hope this helps--happy hunting. Cheers
167405
Very difficult! If you want something this large and made of glass to carry around, then you should look for a Sun Tea jar that has a screw on lid with a flip up handle.
654751
I don't think it would handle loose leaf tea well. The slots are a medium size slot.
1567422
Yep. I've used it to make iced tea. I would not put a sweetener in the tea pot though.
2158311
I just saw this question. I am sorry to say that I cannot help you with this. I had ordered this for a sun tea jar and it was too big.
2014358
The product is made of a hard plastic, so it probably could hold hot tea and not compromise the material. That being said, it would be very hot to the touch. You would be better off searching for a double-walled glass.