Review - Libre Tea Glass

I love to drink tea. I bring tea bags at work and even when we go on our travels. I always have few tea bags packed. Aside from tea bags, I also have loose tea leaves that I brew during weekends. Unfortunately, I don't have any small strainer for the loose tea leaves and they end up on my cup of tea which is not how I want to drink my tea.

So, the Libre Tea Glass is a wonder in itself and I thank Energetic Marketing, a fully 100% Canadian company that sells this brand - Libre (Lee-brah), for providing me this beautiful insulated tea glass to use now for my loose tea leaves.

Libre Tea Glass is sold in 3 sizes - Large, Original, Libre Glass n' Poly Mug. Libre Tea Glass is also sold by sets of 6 per size and style.

The Large Libre Tea Glass holds around 14 oz, the Original around 9 oz, and the mug around 10 oz. I chose the large one so I can make 2 full cups and sip my tea in the morning and in the afternoon.

What I like:
It is easy to carry. You can put it in your tote bag or hold it.
It is double-walled and made of Borosilicate glass inside which is similar to "Pyrex." So, even if you poured very hot water, your hands will not get burned because of the insulation.
It can be used for both hot and cold.
1 Large Libre Tea Glass can fill 2 normal sized mugs.
The tea stays hot/warm for almost 2 hours. However, this, I believe, will be subjective to the temperature of your room.
It has a small strainer inside the lid so the loose tea leaves won't get poured to your mug or cup.
It is easy to wash and dry.

What I don't like:
This is not the company's fault. I have missed to take into consideration the size of my hand, palm and grip when I ordered the Large tumbler. I should have taken the smaller size so it would be easier to open. I just had to fumble a few times when twisting the lid open because I have small hand and my grip is not enough for the large size. Next time, I will get the original size.


Price: US$ 29/ CAD 32/ GBP 23 - Large Libre Tea Glass

Specifications and materials:
Volume: 420mL (14 oz.)
Size: approximately 8.75” (21.875cm) tall, 3.0” (7.50cm) diameter
Materials: glass, BPA-free poly Tritan, stainless steel

My recommendation:

I highly recommend this product but take note of your hand, palm and grip size so you can order the appropriate glass size.

To know more about this product and to order online, please visit Libre's site.


Disclaimer:
I was not compensated in this review. All my feedback/opinions are 100% mine and may vary from yours. I only review products that I like and will use.

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Glass Dharma Glass Straw Review

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Window and Door Safety

My best friend who now resides in Florida has had her share of ferocious typhoons passing Florida since she moved there. She used to live in a small apartment where the windows were not as safe as she would describe them. She has seen water seeping through the old windows and what was worse was the absence of Florida shutters to further protect them from any untoward incident when the inclement weather would not calm. Since they were renting out the place for some time already, they just decided to have their own home built according to their preference and one that would meet their high standard on quality and safety.

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Shower My Blues Away

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I have been bugging the developer of our flat to fix our shower fixtures for quite some time now. All I ever want is to have a decent bath to start my day right without worrying if the shower will even work or not. It is even annoying to come home and see your bathroom become a mini-pool area from the leak and busted pipes of the shower system.

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I have always wanted a spa-like bathroom with enough space to walk around and the shower area is not cramped in one place. So we plan to have the master bath refurbished with frameless glass shower enclosure and a soothing steam shower to complete the spa look! Of course, the ubiquitous bath tub will be there too. Thinking about how my new master bathroom will look like after the installation of the new shower kits and shower enclosure is already giving me certain calmness, the same kind of feeling you get when you are being pampered in a luxurious spa. All that comfort right in my own private master bath!

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Murano Souvenir

During our recent trip to Italy, my daughter was presented with a small "murano" glass collection of bears, 1 big mama bear and 3 small cubs.

Murano glass is known for its uniqueness and the way it was crafted using techniques trusted for centuries. It is quite expensive because of the way it was produced and handcrafted. Murano is an island off Venice, Italy. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we were unable to visit Venice and Murano. There are Murano glass blowers in Venice and they offer a walk-through in their factory.