Sweese Porcelain Tea Mug with Infuser and Lid

It's genuinely beginner-friendly. Here's the process: remove the lid and infuser basket, add about 1-2 teaspoons of loose leaf tea into the infuser, place the infuser back in the mug, pour hot water (temperature depends on your tea type — boiling for black, around 175°F for green), then put the lid on to keep heat in while it steeps. After 3-5 minutes, lift out the infuser and set it on the upturned lid so it doesn't drip everywhere. That's it. Multiple reviewers who were new to loose leaf tea say this mug made the switch from tea bags completely painless. You can even use it with regular tea bags if you want — the basket holds them submerged.

The large infuser basket and fine mesh make it versatile across most tea types. Reviewers specifically mention success with gunpowder green tea, herbal blends, and fine loose leaf teas — the mesh is tight enough to handle even small particles. It also works well with fresh or dried tea leaves and larger whole-leaf teas that need room to unfurl. The 15 oz capacity gives you enough water volume for proper extraction. The only limitation is very small quantities — if you're brewing less than about 8 oz, the infuser sits too deep and may not steep properly.

Surprisingly, yes — and multiple reviewers are enthusiastic about it. You can put coffee grounds directly in the infuser basket, pour hot water over them, let it steep like a French press, then remove the infuser. Reviewers say it makes strong, rich coffee this way. It's essentially a single-serve French press without the plunger. The fine mesh keeps grounds out of your cup. It's not its intended purpose, but it works well enough that several people bought it specifically for this.

Yes, all three components — the porcelain mug, the stainless steel infuser, and the lid — are dishwasher safe. Reviewers confirm it holds up well through repeated dishwasher cycles. That said, the infuser is also easy to rinse by hand since tea leaves just dump out and the mesh doesn't stain easily. Either way, cleanup is straightforward.

Yes, reviewers confirm that the handle stays cool even when the mug is full of boiling-hot tea. This is important because the cup body itself gets extremely hot — it's the most common complaint about this mug with 8 reviewers mentioning it. So the handle is really your lifeline here. It's described as large and comfortable, fitting all fingers through it. Just be mindful not to let your fingers touch the cup body while gripping the handle, especially if you have larger hands.

Absolutely. While the mug is designed for loose leaf tea, several reviewers use it with regular tea bags. The infuser basket actually holds tea bags submerged so they steep more evenly than floating around at the top. You can also skip the infuser entirely and just use the mug with the lid for heat retention. It's flexible enough for whatever your tea habit looks like.

It holds 15 ounces, which is larger than a standard coffee mug (typically 10-12 oz) but not oversized. Reviewers describe the capacity as a good sweet spot — enough for a proper tea session without constant refills, but not so large that your tea goes cold before you finish it. The handle is described as large and comfortable, fitting all fingers through it, though a few people with smaller hands note their fingers can brush against the hot cup body.

It's practically designed for it. The all-in-one setup means you just need the mug, some loose leaf tea, and access to hot water — no extra equipment cluttering your desk. The lid keeps your tea warm through meetings, the 15 oz size means fewer trips to the kitchen, and cleanup is just a quick rinse of the infuser. The only thing to watch out for is the hot cup body — set it down rather than carrying it around the office, and always use the handle.

Yes, the porcelain mug itself is microwave safe, so you can reheat your tea if it goes cold. Just make sure to remove the stainless steel infuser and lid first — metal in the microwave is never a good idea. Pop those out, reheat, and you're good to go.

No, and it's important to be upfront about this. The lid is loose-fitting and not leak-proof, so this is strictly a sit-down mug for home, office, or kitchen use. If you need something portable for commuting or on-the-go tea, you'll want a dedicated travel mug with a sealed lid. This mug excels at desk-side brewing, not portability.

Yes — this is one of those unexpected bonuses reviewers discovered. The stainless steel infuser is removable and fits on other standard-sized mugs, so you're not locked into using it only with the Sweese mug. If you already have a favorite mug, you can drop the infuser in that instead. It's a nice bit of versatility you don't always get with infuser mug sets.

This is one of the cleverest design touches. When you're done steeping, you flip the lid upside down and set the wet infuser on it — it acts as a drip tray so you don't get tea all over your desk or counter. Eleven reviewers specifically call this out as a feature they love. It's a small detail, but anyone who's ever awkwardly held a dripping infuser over their mug or searched for a spare plate will appreciate it.

It's one of the more popular reasons people buy this mug. It comes packaged in a gift-ready box, the purple color is vibrant and eye-catching, and it's the kind of thoughtful, practical gift that tea drinkers actually use daily rather than stuffing in a cabinet. For someone who's been curious about loose leaf tea but hasn't made the jump, it removes all the barriers — they don't need to buy a separate infuser or teapot. Six reviewers specifically mention buying it as a gift and being happy with the presentation.

Be cautious if you need a portable or travel mug (the lid isn't secure), if you tend to wrap your hand around the cup body rather than using the handle (it gets very hot), or if you typically brew small amounts under 8 oz (the infuser sits too deep for small volumes). People with smaller hands may also find it tricky since fingers can touch the hot cup body when gripping the handle. For everyone else — especially desk-bound tea drinkers or loose leaf beginners — it's a strong everyday choice.

A couple of reviewers describe it as seeming fragile or easily breakable, but the majority praise the porcelain as high quality and durable. Like any porcelain item, it won't survive being dropped on a tile floor, but for normal daily use — setting it on a desk, washing it, moving it around — it holds up well. The porcelain construction is actually one of the top-mentioned positives with 12 reviewers calling out the quality.

The three things that matter most are infuser depth, mesh quality, and capacity. You want an infuser that's large enough for tea leaves to fully unfurl — cramped leaves mean weak, flat-tasting tea. The mesh needs to be fine enough to handle small-leaf teas like gunpowder green without letting particles escape. And capacity matters for how often you're refilling. This Sweese mug checks those boxes well: reviewers consistently praise the large, deep infuser basket and the fine mesh that catches even tiny tea particles. The 15 oz capacity is generous enough for a proper session without constant refills.

It's about simplicity and space. Instead of juggling a teapot, a separate infuser, and a mug, you've got everything in one piece. Drop your loose leaf tea in the infuser basket, pour hot water, put the lid on to trap heat while it steeps, then lift out the infuser and set it on the flipped lid (which doubles as a drip tray). Reviewers love this mug specifically because the workflow is so clean — steep, remove, sip. It's especially popular for office and desk use where you don't have room for a full tea setup.

Porcelain is widely considered one of the healthiest materials for tea drinkware because it's non-reactive — it won't leach chemicals into your hot beverages the way some plastics or lower-quality ceramics might. This Sweese mug specifically uses a lead-free glaze, which is worth noting since some cheaper porcelain mugs cut corners there. Combined with the stainless steel infuser (another safe, non-reactive material), it's a solid choice if you're particular about what touches your tea.

Sweese is a brand that manufactures its porcelain products primarily in China. Their tea mugs, including this 15 oz infuser mug, are made from porcelain with a lead-free glaze, which is a detail health-conscious tea drinkers appreciate. The stainless steel infuser is also designed to food-safe standards.

This particular listing is for the purple version, which reviewers describe as vibrant and attractive. Sweese typically offers their infuser mugs in a range of colors. Reviewers across the color options consistently note that the colors are vivid and look great, though one reviewer did mention uneven color application on their unit — this seems rare rather than a widespread issue.