Friday, February 17, 2012

#US/CAN - #Win a Libre tea Mug - Brew loose tea on the Go

The very first time I read about the Libre tea mugs I was both curious about the product and excited to test it out. I love tea and prefer loose tea when ever possible. Did you know that loose tea has a smaller eco footprint than teabags because of its bulk packaging? Sometimes I am only interested in brewing a cup and I usually end up brewing an entire pot. The mug is made from poly on the outside and glass on the inside for a fresh taste with each use and it would allow me to brew a cup and then reuse my loose leaves if I would like a second.

Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves - slowly, evenly without rushing towards the future. ~Thich Nat Hanh  [quoted on the website]
In the morning, I selected a nice black tea to perk me up and I brewed it upside down like the video suggests for Black tea. I was not careful however. I didn't let it sit long enough with the cover off before I tightened the lid so I ended up with leaks on account of the steam. Fortunately, no one was scalded. There are various warnings on the website and in the video but I find the instructions inside the package could perhaps have a little more emphasis on the same cautions that they mention on the website. A groggy person never having used this before might have an accident.



All in all, the mug works well and does what it says. Depending on the variety of tea you are using and how fine the leaves, you might still get some leaves in your mouth. I personally don't mind that too much.

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I have a Libre Mug to giveaway to one reader from the US or Canada, who promises me that they will be extra careful following the instructions.

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Disclaimer: I received a Libre Mug in exchange for my honest review of the product. No additional compensation was received. All opinions are my own and reflect my personal experience with the product.

53 comments:

Jeanette P. said...

I learned from Libre Tea that a lot of bagged teas are actually made from the dust/leftovers of bulk loose tea leaves, which means that your bagged tea could actually be less flavorful!

Libre Tea Moments said...

Thank you for the review Crystal. We are currently working on updating our packaging with the same cautions!

Hope you are enjoying tea moments - a moment to connect and reflect.

Here at Libre we are working to be purveyors of tea moments :)


Cindy
www.libretea.com

409cope said...

I learned that Libre tea can be taken with you and enjoyed anyone as you just add hot water.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

meredith m said...

i learned The stainless steel filter keeps the tea leaves away from your mouth and is easy to remove for quick access and easy cleaning when adding or emptying loose leaf tea.

deanna_boocock said...

I had never really thought about it but loose tea has a much smaller environmental footprint than tea bags. Even more reason to enjoy it!

Crystal said...

I learned that the antioxidants in tea are called flavonoids.These antioxidants are shown to have a positive impact on heart disease and cancer.

loriag said...

Using loose tea has less of an echo foot print.

Diana said...

I learned that loose tea is much more pure as it is leaves whereas bagged tea is often stems and fine dust.
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Bee W Bedard said...

I read that bag teas are made from leftovers - which sounds pretty yucky

Annie1 said...

I learned that my local Thrifty's carries this product

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Morphine said...

I love that their tea mugs are BPA-free

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Glogirl said...

I learned that the Libre tea glass can also be used with a tea bag.

Soozle said...

I learned that loose leaf tea has a smaller eco-footprint compared to tea bags, because of its bulk packaging.

eleanor q said...

I learned that one cup of tea a day can lower the risk of developing kidney stones. Also, tea is a natural source of fluoride.

Lisa Smith said...

The company is 100 Canadian owned

Andrea Amy said...

loose leaf tea has a smaller eco footprint than teabags

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Ash said...

I learned that it is easy to clean (which is very unusual for these types of things) & also that it is cool to touch on the outside.

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bigtimereader said...

I learned that loose leaf tea has a smaller eco footprint than teabags:)

Sarah MomE25 said...

I learned and love that it has a built in removable filter for the tea leaves

chris0855 said...

I learned that it has a built in removable filter for the tea leaves!

Sophia Rooney said...

I learned that white tea is said to aid in weight loss by increasing your metabolism due to the high levels of antioxidants

Sarah said...

I learned their products are BPA free, yay!

ebprinter41 said...

I would like to try and make my own tea. It seems very healthy.

LeahB said...

I learned that it's design allows it to keeps tea hot and cool to touch

LesleyfromWI said...

That the tea mug stays hot & cold to the touch!

Jules said...

Just add boiling water, loose tea, and you're done!

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Martina said...

I like that the mug stays cool to the touch. This is a great idea, I always end up having to make a pot of tea then pouring 1/2 into my thermos. Thanks!

Leslie R. said...

Love that it's made of healthier glass as opposed to plastic!

Anonymous said...

Learned how easy they are to clean.
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Tes283 said...

Loose leaf tea has a much smaller eco-footprint than teabags.

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tavernie said...

It has a Poly Durable exterrior

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lollipoplamia said...

I learned the best tea is grown in mountain regions

carizza said...

I learned that the glass n' poly libre is BPA (bisphenol a) free! super good!

dolphee said...

I love that it is BPA free and has a removable filter for loose leaf.

Jen S. said...

You can bring this with you and make your tea anywhere.

Brenda Penton said...

I learned that white tea has the high amount of antioxidants because it is processed the least.

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Anonymous said...

I learned the filter is made of stainless steel.

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Kate said...

I learned that loose leaf tea has a smaller eco footprint than teabags! Interesting!

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Ashley Gao said...

I learned that loose tea is more flavorful and leaves less of an eco footprint than bagged tea.

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ladyspy79 said...

I learned that the creator of the company was inspired to start the business after an inspiring trip to China.

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Vee said...

These are machine washable but you can't seal it up with super hot liquid in it

Penny Kathleen said...

I've never tried loose tea before, but I learned that it is more economical than bags, so I will definitely be trying it!

Brendan and Mary said...

I learned that loose tea is much more enviro. friendly than bagged tea. Would love to try it!

corey1971 said...

I learned that the stainless steel filter "keeps the tea leaves away from your mouth and is easy to remove for quick access and easy cleaning when adding or emptying loose leaf tea." (Corey Olomon)(olomon@hotmail.com)

Karen said...

Loose leaf tea has more health benefits and is better for the environment. Thanks for the giveaway.

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perriwinkle said...

I've never seen anything like this,as a tea drinker I am intrigued.

kathy pease said...

Pu’er tea is the only tea that is aged, which enhances its value over time. It is a popular after dinner tonic, with its dark, earthy aroma and flavour.

Anonymous said...

It is great for loose tea on the go... a problem I've encountered many a time!

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daveshir2005 said...

I learned that the stainless steel filter keeps the tea leaves from your mouth.

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/\Heather/\ said...

The glass ‘n poly Libre styles are all a BPA-free experience for your tea.
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jabroon piece said...

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I discovered the best tea is produced in hill parts.

Anonymous said...

innovative product

John said...

I really very like that the mug stays cool to the touch.
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