Is it possible to remove the strainer and use this mug for things like hot chocolate or brewed tea/coffee?
1653415
Yes, the strainer can be removed. Just don't remove the rubber cover for the secret compartment - that's the secret to not spilling!
1653416
Yes, absolutely! I make my own lattes and coffee in the morning and put it in the mug without the strainer. The seal remains tight since the strainer basket screws in the inside of the lid.
1346054
I use my Starbucks and other coffee mugs with the machine without any problems. I have other 16oz travel mugs that are too tall to fit though..
1168477
As other people said, yes, the strainer is removable, of course - how otherwise you would wash it? BUT the cover sits on this strainer. It'll not fall inside the pot but became loose and you should hold it carefully when pouring the tea. I would recommend to place the blossom teas to the pot without the strainer and then install the strainer. BTW, this way blossoms would be closer to glass wall and thus better viewed. Of course, you can't use big blossoms this way. For this case, I would recommend other Hario pot - it's lower but wider and there is more space outside of the strainer.
881226
The soap holder is concave slightly with irregular ridges & long slit-like holes for the water to drain off, I would hardly recommend it for trying to hold a mug with hot coffee. I also doubt long-term that it would hold up if something that heavy were used on it. Russian roulette if you ask me.
1844077
No you cannot. It is a teapot that you pour hot water into and brew the tea.
248034
You can put your coffee in it. But the pressure of the water puts grounds everywhere and you have to clean it out. I use it with a tea bag in it. And it works great!!!! Anything loose is useless
1615940
Nope. You just kind of drink through the mesh strainer. It's not uncomfortable. I really can't recommend purchasing this thing, mine is basically useless at this point due to gasket issues and leaks. A hydroflask/klean kanteen with a sippy top and a tea infuser is going to keep your tea hot and stand the test of use.
1620289
No problem making cocoa, tea or other hot beverages as long as the mix/bag is in the cup prior to running the water through. I found this way better than using the filter within the machine to put cocoa/bag into.
1514809
Yes it can.I use the ketttle every day and it's so elegant for steeping tea. I do use the strainer for loose tea, but either way works fine.
1659966
Sure, but if you just stuffed a tea bag in there it would take longer to brew. A better way might be to cut the bag open and pour the loose tea into the infuser.
2219422
I wouldn't know b/c I've never tried doing that! I would use a strainer for that instead, but you can surely give it a try and find out! I love my colander, don't you?
2101740
Sorry, I have not tried it that way. I've only used a regular coffee maker with mine. I guess experiment is next.
2209554
No, I've been using it all along (a couple months) for single mugs of coffee or tea. Works fine.
1422162
No, this sieve / strainer is very small and insubstantial. Its best use might be for straining loose tea over a mug.
585762
Yes you can! Do you see a tiny handle on top at the right side of the picture? This handle pulls down the infuser into the water, when the time is up just lift up the infuser using the handle and drink your tea. That's why it's so wonderful! I've never found a tea mug on-the-go so smart for tea lovers.
2063126
You can but I don't think drinking hot liquids would be a good idea because the chemicals might leach out, plus it smells horrible when heated . I would not recommend it for drinking mugs only for decorative ones.
2023696
Absolutely! In addition, Ivuse this mug for coffee straight from the coffee maker. I also put it in the microwave for 45 seconds to reheat the coffee; the mug remains cool to the touch.