Backlog from Saturday. This one also suffered from travel-mug-brewing syndrome, and didn’t taste very good until it had cooled down quite a bit (and even then, it tasted a bit off). Since this one usually tastes good even when brewed at the office, I conclude that brewing in a travel mug that doesn’t let heat escape is Not A Good Idea. Sorry Timolino, that infuser you come with is probably never going to be used again…
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Is that the Timolino mug from DavidsTea? I splurged on one with some bday money and I love how leakproof it is, as well as the secret compartment in the lid. I can’t believe how well it keeps the heat in. I’ve been known to forget tea for 4+ hours and it’s sorta a bonus to come back to warm tea then. I’ve learned to take the lid off after brewing if I plan to drink it any time soon.
Yup, it’s the Timolino from DavidsTea, and it’s certainly amazing how long it can keep tea hot! Unfortunately I prefer my tea warm, so it’s annoying sometimes, so I usually brew the tea in a mug, then let it cool a bit before pouring it into the Timolino. I learned, however, that it’s not leakproof if you put scalding tea in it and turn it upside down (or if you forget the little rubber hidden compartment bit!)
I’m not sure that this tea actually tastes like chocolate or hot chocolate, but I quite like it, and found it to be a pretty darn good replacement for the super sweet lattes that I used to buy. I’d say it’s worth giving a try!
awww.. poor Timolino! I love a travel mug that can keep my drink at the right temp for hours. If you leave the lid off for a little bit or add cold water to it that might help keep it at a warmer temp for you. I don’t know how that will effect the taste though :D
Is that the Timolino mug from DavidsTea? I splurged on one with some bday money and I love how leakproof it is, as well as the secret compartment in the lid. I can’t believe how well it keeps the heat in. I’ve been known to forget tea for 4+ hours and it’s sorta a bonus to come back to warm tea then. I’ve learned to take the lid off after brewing if I plan to drink it any time soon.
Does it actually taste like chocolate?
Yup, it’s the Timolino from DavidsTea, and it’s certainly amazing how long it can keep tea hot! Unfortunately I prefer my tea warm, so it’s annoying sometimes, so I usually brew the tea in a mug, then let it cool a bit before pouring it into the Timolino. I learned, however, that it’s not leakproof if you put scalding tea in it and turn it upside down (or if you forget the little rubber hidden compartment bit!)
I’m not sure that this tea actually tastes like chocolate or hot chocolate, but I quite like it, and found it to be a pretty darn good replacement for the super sweet lattes that I used to buy. I’d say it’s worth giving a try!
awww.. poor Timolino! I love a travel mug that can keep my drink at the right temp for hours. If you leave the lid off for a little bit or add cold water to it that might help keep it at a warmer temp for you. I don’t know how that will effect the taste though :D