The cup was easy to clean - the lid is a little tricky to get off. I do like the design a bit better than other teacups I have used. The handles are very small and could be a bit bigger and more comfortable to hold. I haven't used it for tea, but tea is pretty easy to make in other teacups. I use this cup with my tea infuser to make loose tea. It makes tea drinking more enjoyable. I like that it has its own website so you can see exactly what they are offering before buying anything from them (this really isn't something to be worried about as there's nothing wrong with this). The quality of their products doesn'r seem good enough for me personally but if your looking at tea cakes then i'd give teas cake another go! It costs quite alot more than other similar brands which makes things complicated when trying to compare prices etc..