Can you drink from the mug without removing the infuser?
585759
Yes. The infuser is attached to the lid. The little lever on the side raises the infuser cup to the bottom of the lid. I also found it easier to clean than the cup I use in my single dose coffee machine.
585760
Absolutely! The infuser basket is attached to the lid and lifts or drops with the flip of a little lever on the outside of the lid. You can drink with the infuser down or up for a brew as strong or weak as you please.
585761
Yes, the basket tucks up into the lid and does not interfere with drinking.
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.
2097322
No, the lip that holds in on the cup edge would prevent that. I do think it would be plenty to keep heat from escaping too much while the tea steeps.Edit: actually, I think I have to take this back. if you don't flip it upside down, but just rest in on top, it does fit snuggly in the infuser. but... there will still be room around the edges of the infuser and your mug. I wouldn't call this a downside of the infuser. This one is my favorite.
135647
Yes, you can drink directly from this thermos. p.s. It is the BEST thermos... Really keeps the coffee hot.
1203605
YES YOU CAN. But keep in mind it is stainless steel and will transmit heat through the cap. I would guess that 99 percent of the time this is not a concern.BTW for a two cup size infuser this is just about my favorite. Definitely when using loose chamomile due to al the tiny pieces this one is much easier to clean.
1297371
The basket is removable, you can unscrew the whole piece and screw in an insert for easy drinking. You need to have either the basket or the drinking insert screwed onto the thermos for it to close properly. This is definitely tricky if you want to take the basket out simply to stop steeping, as you would need to bring along the other insert to use when you're done. But yes, you can have hot liquid in this thermos without a basket. The basket is a medium size in my experience, not too shallow, there is some depth to it but teas that need lots of room might be a bit squished. I have not personally found a longer, replacement basket for this thermos. The basket is removable, you can unscrew the whole piece and screw in an insert for easy drinking. You need to have either the basket or the drinking insert screwed onto the thermos for it to close properly. This is definitely tricky if you want to take the basket out simply to stop steeping, as you would need to bring along the other insert to use when you're done. But yes, you can have hot liquid in this thermos without a basket. The basket is a medium size in my experience, not too shallow, there is some depth to it but teas that need lots of room might be a bit squished. I have not... » Read More The basket is removable, you can unscrew the whole piece and screw in an insert for easy drinking. You need to have either the basket or the drinking insert screwed onto the thermos for it to close properly. This is definitely tricky if you want to take the basket out simply to stop steeping, as you would need to bring along the other insert to use when you're done. But yes, you can have hot liquid in this thermos without a basket. The basket is a medium size in my experience, not too shallow, there is some depth to it but teas that need lots of room might be a bit squished. I have not personally found a longer, replacement basket for this thermos. « Show Less
1700877
No not really. It'll leak a little if knocked over when straw is in place. I take it on the go without the straw in place. You can either take the straw separate or leave it behind & just drink straight from the top with the lid off. If you buy this product you won't be disappointed, it's the most used thing in my kitchen. I LOVE IT!
2017358
Not at all. It's not microwaveable so there is no way for it to heat up or even get remotely warm. Just pour hot water into the infuser while it sits in an empty mug.
1780511
I have had no experience drinking directly from this cup. It is a big mug, which I think you could drink directly from, but I have not tried it. It would be too much coffee for me, then again, with the top on it, the coffee would remain warm for a long time so I could take my time drinking it. Sorry to be vague... It's worth the try.
21749
The infuser is separate from the lid. It screws and unscrews easily. The lid is used for infusion and storage.
1533860
Yes, you can sip with the lid in place. It doesn't spill but if it fell over, It would. The bottom pad came off the bottom and the handle is peeling. Also, you can NOT put this in the dishwasher because water gets inside and will leak out when you are using the cup. I would not get this one again.
867271
I don't have the mug so I am not sure what you are referring to. All I could say for now without further info: The lid fits the pot quite well with or without the infuser. It is smooth so you would have to hold the lid while pouring; though if you don't and the lid drops and shatters the company is quick to send you a replacement under ridiculously good warranty -got more stories.
45807
I believe you can remove the straw from the bottom of the lid but then you'd need to remove the lid in order to drink from it. I wouldn't remove the part of the straw that is above the lid because it wouldn't keep your drink warm or cold.
981631
yes you can drink directly from thermos when you completely remove the inner lid, but I prefer to pour it into lid to drink.
1468882
you can use it with an infuser but it is not required. I put tea bags and let them steep for about 5 mins with hot water .
1297372
The basket is removable from the mug, but is attached to a screw-in ring that seals and holds it in place. The basket is on the small side, and wouldn't allow a bulky tea to fully infuse. I don't know if you could replace it easily, because it is attached to the ring-unit that holds it in place and screws in to the top of the mug. I've had the mug for about nine months, and after my husband has used it for that time on a daily basis, it has started leaking. He really found it convenient until it started having problems.
1252534
The way I interpreted the directions is to insert the strainer, add tea, add water, wait, remove strainer and loose tea, enjoy . This seems dumb so when using loose tea I simply add tea, insert strainer, add water, enjoy. Granted my way makes for stronger tea but I have never been burned removing the metal strainer sitting in near boiling water. To answer the question, yes, you can sip while the strainer is installed.
887326
Yes- I never use the infuser. I just use it to boil water quickly and to heat water to specific temps for different kinds of tea.