STEEP SMART - Glass Tea Cup with Built-In Infuser

Three things distinguish it. First, the borosilicate glass is completely non-porous and flavour-neutral — unlike ceramic or plastic, it never absorbs previous brews or imparts any taste to your tea. Second, the built-in infuser means loose leaf tea, herbs, and flowers steep directly in your cup with no separate equipment needed. Third, the transparency transforms brewing into a visual experience — you can watch whole leaf teas unfurl, flower blossoms open, and the colour of your tea deepen in real time. For Chayam's teas — with their visible whole leaves, rose petals, and botanicals — this is particularly striking. The glass lid retains heat and aroma during steeping.

The cup comes with a removable infuser basket that sits inside the glass. Add your loose leaf tea directly to the infuser, pour hot water over it, place the lid on top, and steep for the recommended time. When steeping is complete, simply remove the infuser — it stops the brew automatically. The infuser is fine enough for most loose leaf teas, herbs, and flowers. Rinse it under warm water after use. The simplicity is the point: no separate infuser, no strainer, no mess, everything contained in one elegant piece.

It works beautifully with any Chayam loose leaf tea — but the visual experience is particularly rewarding with flower-forward teas like Pure Chamomile, Pure Hibiscus, Butterfly Pea, Jasmine Green, and Rose Green Tea, where you can actually watch the botanicals release their colour into the water. Whole leaf teas like Himalayan Green, Kashmiri Kahwa, and Masala Chai also look spectacular as the leaves unfurl during steeping. It works equally well with regular tea bags if you remove the infuser basket.

Yes — it is made from borosilicate glass, the same material used in laboratory glassware and premium kitchenware worldwide. Borosilicate glass has an extremely low coefficient of thermal expansion, meaning it does not crack or shatter when exposed to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot. It is safe for water at any temperature including boiling. The glass is also free from BPA and other harmful chemicals — there is no plastic in contact with your drink.

The glass cup is both microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe. The infuser basket should be washed gently by hand or on the top rack of a dishwasher to maintain its shape over time. The glass lid is also dishwasher-safe. The 420ml capacity makes it suitable for a single generous serving — the standard size for one full cup of tea with room for the infuser.

No — this is one of borosilicate glass's most important properties for tea drinkers. Glass is completely non-porous, meaning it does not absorb flavours, colours, or odours from previous brews. You can brew Kashmiri Kahwa one day and Chamomile the next with no residual flavour transfer — something that ceramic mugs, plastic cups, and even stainless steel can struggle with over time. A simple rinse with warm water is sufficient between teas; no deep cleaning required to avoid flavour mixing.

It is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give a tea drinker precisely because it changes how they experience their tea. Most people who receive this cup find themselves immediately switching to loose leaf teas to take full advantage of the visual experience. At MRP ₹1,599 — currently available at a 50% discount — it offers genuine premium quality at an accessible price. It pairs naturally with any of Chayam's loose leaf tins as a combined gift, and the elegant minimal aesthetic means it works on any desk, kitchen counter, or tea tray.

All glassware is packed in high-density protective packaging specifically designed to withstand transit. In the rare case of breakage on arrival, record an unboxing video and contact care@chayamtea.com or 9830442114 within 24 to 48 hours. A free replacement will be arranged immediately.