China/glazed ceramic is ok, but it wears over time and then begins to retain some material as the glaze wears out. Glass is sorta just better. A double-walled vacuum insulated glass with a thin, wide brim is pretty much ideal for taste, smell, and temperature.
Glass is non-reactive and doesn’t retain or alter the flavor of the tea. My snobbiest tea vessel is almost identical to these, actually, just without the handle. https://fellowproducts.com/products/stagg-tasting-glasses-pair
Well that’s what the china’s for, innit? There are scientists dedicated to figuring out which materials best complement foods and drinks.
China/glazed ceramic is ok, but it wears over time and then begins to retain some material as the glaze wears out. Glass is sorta just better. A double-walled vacuum insulated glass with a thin, wide brim is pretty much ideal for taste, smell, and temperature.
Got a link to a favorite, especially large tumbler size?
wait, i can get all snobby as fuck with my mason jars, not just hipstery? awwwww yisss