☕ Hario 170ml Yunomi Tea Cup Review

I bought this set together with the Hario ChaCha teapot. They look great and make a great set. The glass has no defects. There is a slight ripple at the edge of the glass which I think is a nice subtle touch. In terms of functionality, they're very well insulated (hot tea in the cup didn't burn your fingers at all) and have a beehive-like texture that makes them comfortable to hold. They're a decent size too - you don't have to refill your cup after two sips, which bothered me.

I started drinking tea every day so I wanted to get a Hario tea set. At first I didn't choose it because I liked the design, but because it was Hario (great glass!). When I received it it looked bigger than I expected but the size was perfect for 4 cups from a 450ml teapot. Not too big and not too small. Uncomfortably hot when holding a mug that is constantly in contact with hot tea/water. I pour it out to the first fold line at the top and you have a little room to hold the cup with no…

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