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Cold Brew Tea at Your Desk: An Easy Summer Method
When the weather is hot, cold-brew tea is the easiest way to drink more water with flavor. It is smoother and less bitter than iced hot tea, and it needs almost no equipment. What you need A 500 mL cup or bottle with a filter 4–6 g of loose tea Cool or room-temperature filtered water Method Put the leaves in the filter. Fill with cool water and close the lid. Leave it in the fridge or a cool spot for 4–8 hours (green and white teas need less time, oolong... 阅读详细内容…
Behind the Scenes: How a ONE OF ONE Cup Is Hand-Fired
Every ONE OF ONE cup goes through hands, flame and patience. Here is a look at how it is made. 1. Preparing the surface The titanium cup body is cleaned thoroughly. Oils from fingerprints or dust can block the oxide from growing evenly, so the surface must be spotless before any heat is applied. 2. Applying the flame The maker holds the cup and moves a torch across its surface. Within seconds, the metal starts to shift color: pale gold, then amber, then purple and blue. The maker watches constantly,... 阅读详细内容…
Why a Reusable Cup Matters: The Numbers Behind Disposable Cups
A single takeaway cup feels small. Multiply it by a habit of one coffee a day and it adds up quickly. Most paper cups aren't simple paper Most disposable coffee cups are lined with a thin layer of plastic to keep them from leaking. That lining makes them hard to recycle in ordinary paper streams, so many end up in landfill or incineration. Plastic lids and sleeves add more waste. The personal math If you buy one takeaway drink every working day, that is roughly 250 cups a year, and... 阅读详细内容…
Hangzhou and Longjing Tea: A Short History of Dragon Well
Our studio is in Hangzhou, and you cannot live here long without falling for Longjing, or Dragon Well tea. Grown in the hills around West Lake, it is one of China's most famous green teas. Where it grows Traditional Longjing comes from villages in the hills west of West Lake, such as Shifeng, Longjing, Wengjiashan, Yunqi and Hupao. Mist, rich soil and mild temperatures give the leaves a gentle sweetness. Tea grown in this core area is often labeled "West Lake Longjing". Imperial fame Longjing has been praised since at... 阅读详细内容…
Is Titanium Safe for Drinking? What the Material Actually Is
"Is it safe?" is the most common question we hear about titanium drinkware. It is a fair question, so here is what titanium is and why it is used for food and medical products. Commercially pure titanium Titanium used for cups is usually commercially pure titanium, graded by small differences in oxygen and iron content. It is not an alloy mixed with other heavy metals. It is used in dental implants, joint replacements and surgical tools because it is biocompatible, meaning the body does not react badly to it. Why... 阅读详细内容…
A Beginner's Guide to Brewing Chinese Green Tea in a Travel Cup
Green tea is fresh, sweet and full of character, but it is also easy to ruin. Too hot, too long, or too many leaves and it turns bitter. The good news is that a cup with a built-in filter makes great green tea possible anywhere. 1. Choose your leaves Longjing (Dragon Well) from Hangzhou is a perfect start: nutty, smooth and forgiving. Biluochun is more floral, while Huangshan Maofeng is light and sweet. 2. Get the water temperature right Green tea likes water around 75–85°C, not boiling. If you only... 阅读详细内容…
Titanium vs Stainless Steel vs Glass vs Ceramic: Choosing a Daily Tea Cup
There is no single perfect material for every drink and every person. Here is a straightforward comparison of the four most common materials for a daily tea or coffee cup. Titanium Strengths: very light, extremely corrosion resistant, neutral taste, nearly unbreakable. Weaknesses: more expensive, and single-wall versions get warm on the outside with hot drinks. Best for people who carry a cup every day and care about taste. Stainless steel Strengths: affordable, durable, available in double-wall vacuum versions that keep drinks hot for hours. Weaknesses: heavier than titanium, and lower... 阅读详细内容…
How to Care for a Titanium Cup So It Lasts for Decades
Titanium is one of the toughest materials you can drink from, but a few simple habits will keep it looking and tasting its best for a very long time. Daily cleaning Rinse with warm water right after use, especially after tea or coffee. Use a soft sponge and a drop of mild dish soap. Dry with a soft cloth or let it air-dry upside down. Removing tea stains Tea tannins can leave a light brown film over time. Fill the cup with warm water, add a teaspoon of baking soda,... 阅读详细内容…
How Flame Creates Color on Titanium: The Science of Heat Tinting
Blue, violet, gold, indigo. When people first see a heat-tinted titanium cup, they often ask what kind of paint was used. The answer is none. The colors come from light and a layer of oxide thinner than a soap bubble. Thin-film interference Titanium naturally carries a very thin oxide film. When the metal is heated, oxygen reacts with the surface and the film grows thicker. Light that hits the cup reflects partly from the top of the oxide film and partly from the metal underneath. The two reflections overlap. Depending... 阅读详细内容…
Why Titanium Doesn't Change the Taste of Your Tea
Anyone who has drunk green tea from an old plastic bottle knows the problem: yesterday's coffee, a hint of plastic, or a sharp metallic edge creeps into the cup. The material you drink from matters more than most people think. Titanium has become popular with tea and coffee lovers for one main reason: it stays out of the way. A self-healing shield The moment titanium meets air, it forms a thin layer of titanium dioxide on its surface. This layer is extremely stable. It does not react with the acids... 阅读详细内容…