Unique Jug Thermos by Jorg Boner

This unique jug thermos from designer Jörg Boner falls under the I Want That category.

“Thermos is a coffee pot for people on the move. It carries two cups and is no bigger than fits comfortably into a bag. The elastic band that fixes the cups into place can be transformed into a handle in just one move, turning the thermos bottle into a coffee pot. The way in which it plays with both archetypes is characteristic of the product.”

It’s not unusual for a thermos to incorporate a cup into the cover but this one comes with two, making it the perfect companion to a rooftop coffee session with your significant other.

The product was designed for Nescafé. No word yet on availability or price.

How To Choose A Tea Infuser Flow Chart

Choices are what make living life a great thing and when it comes to choosing a tea infuser there are a lot of choices. This flow chart helps to break down the different products that you can use to steep your loose leaf tea based on the situation that you are in. The flow chart is a little involved so you might want to click on the preview image below to get a closer look! In fact, I urge you to click on the preview image to see the flow chart in all its glory!

Hopefully you’ll find a tea infuser that is perfect for your needs! All of the products listed on the flow chart are linked below to make life easier for you!

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Featured Products

Progressive Stainless Steel Mesh Tea Ball 2″ by Progressive Products, $2.50 at Amazon.

Blomus 6-1/4-Inch Teastick by Blomus, $20.15 at Amazon

Stainless Steel Zack Volta Tea Ball with Stand, £13.95 at Proleno.

TriniTEA by Adagio Teas, $99

IngenuiTEA by Adagio Teas, $19

Concert Teapot by Adagio Teas, $59

Primula Pumpkin Teapot by Primula, $29.99

French Press Portable Tea Pot by Mighty Leaf, $29.95

Tea Top Brew Mug by Mighty Leaf, $16.95

Mirabelle Glass Teapot by Teavana, $59.95

Perfect Tea Ball by Teavana, $12.95

Yellow “Tea” Submarine

Okay, so this Yellow Tea Submarine by Ototo Design might not make your tea taste better but it might make brewing tee just a little bit more enjoyable. If you’re a Beatles fan then this unique steeping device will bring a smile to your face. Pair the Yellow Tea Submarine with some white tea and a glass mug and you’ll be set!

“The TeaSub submerges tea leaves to the bottom of your cup, creating the perfect infusion of your favorite brew. Made of silicone. Dishwasher safe.”

Buy the Yellow Tea Submarine from Monkey Business (Price To Be Announced).

Diggnation Tea Collection

Samovar has collaborated with the stars of Diggnation to bring you the Diggnation Holiday Tea Collection. There are four different sets available, including the Alex “Duke of Earl” Albrecht set, the Kevin Rose set, the Hippie Glenn set and the Diggnation set. Each set features three different blends and comes with a samovar infusing basket.

“Kevin Rose stopped drinking sodas years ago and has since found far better options in tea. This set includes some of his favorites for this season: the sweet-yet-sophisticated Vanilla Dian Hong black tea, sleep-ready Nocturnal Bliss herbal blend, and the invigorating, caffeine-free Mint Redbush. Plus a handy infusing basket so you can brew them any where you go.”

Buy the Diggnation Tea Sets from Samovar for $39-$40 (available for pre-order).

Tea Spot Steeping Mug

Looking for a new way to steep your loose leaf tea quickly and efficiently? Well, you might consider this 16 oz. steeping mug from The Tea Spot. This three-piece steeping system allows you to brew loose leaves as easy you would a teabag. The large volume infuser allows ample room for tea to unfurl and release its flavor and aroma into the brew. The mug comes in four different colors.

• Handcrafted with high-quality, lead-free porcelain
• Lid doubles as a saucer for the used infuser
• Precision infuser steeps any tea with no drip/mess
• Bold colors that complement Loose Leaves tea tins
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Capacity: large 16 oz mug

Buy the Steeping Mug from The Tea Spot for $21.95.

Tea-Mergency

What to do when you’re feeling down? Tweet about it to @Teemergency! I just discovered this interesting concept on Twitter and am pretty intrigued by the whole idea. Essentially, the people at Teamergency are scouring Twitter to find people who are having a Tea-mergency. Get it? Tea + Emergency! Research shows that 68% of people in the UK sip on tea in response to trouble or dilemmas.

Teamergency will select 100 people to receive Direct Line Tea-Mergency Tea. “Formulated by master tea-blender Alex Probyn, this delicious black tea should be kept within easy reach at all times. After all, you never know when your next tea-mergency may strike.”

“Using his ten years’ experience as a tea taster and blender, Alex has created The Tea-mergency blend especially for Direct Line. A combination of North Indian Assam (warm, malty, rich and soothing), Sri Lankan Uva (light, refreshing and uplifting) and Kenyan (bright, strong and rejuvenating), this tea is for trouble.”

To be sure that they read your Tea-mergency, be sure to add the hashtag #teamergency at the end of your tweet. I’m not sure if the promotion is done since Teamergency.com says that the promotion runs through the end of August but a quick search on Twitter shows that people are still receiving Tea-mergency teas. Nonetheless, I thought that the idea was a brilliant way of leveraging social media and let’s not forget to mention how sexy that packaging is!