Tea Time

Tea drinking often comes with ceremony. Japanese chaji gatherings present guests with an entire meal, complete with sweets and two types of tea. Low tea, or afternoon tea, arrived in Britain at the request of Anna, the Duchess of Bedford in the 19th century, who was not only hungry for some small sandwiches, scones and tea, but a little company. To tap into the luxuries of tea service without the fanfare, simply toss in tea and steep it in this insulated glass tumbler. The double-layered glass maintains an even temperature for both hot and cold teas and its clear surface unveils blossoming tea leaves as they’re steeping – a proper, but peaceful ceremony for any tea lover.