Tasting Glass — Double-Walled Borosilicate Glass for Tea & Coffee
Once You Sip From This Glass, You’ll Never Go Back to a Plain Mug
Some vessels just make everything taste better. The August Uncommon Tasting Glass is one of them. Hand-blown from premium borosilicate glass, its double-walled design keeps your tea hot (or your iced tea cold) while the elegant silhouette and flared rim enhance every sip — directing aroma to your nose before the liquid reaches your lips.
This is the glass that tea connoisseurs, coffee lovers, and design enthusiasts reach for every single day.
Why the Tasting Glass?
- 🍭 Double-walled design — keeps hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold, longer
- 🌸 Flared rim enhances aroma — experience the full fragrance of your tea before you taste it
- 🥊 Thin drinking lip — a delicate, refined sipping experience unlike any standard mug
- 🔥 Hand-blown borosilicate glass — heat-resistant, durable, and beautifully clear
- 🧔 Comfortable to hold — the double wall means no burning your hands on hot drinks
- 🧼 12oz (350ml) capacity — the perfect size for a full cup of tea or coffee
The Details
- Material: Hand-blown borosilicate glass
- Capacity: 12oz / 350ml
- Dimensions: 3.6" diameter × 5" tall
- Care: Hand washing recommended
- Compatible with: August Uncommon One Cup Infuser (sold separately)
- Made in China by August Uncommon Tea
Special Offer
🎉 4 for the price of 3 — add 4 to your cart and the 4th is free. Perfect for sharing the ritual with the people you love.
The Tasting Glass Experience
Imagine your morning tea ritual: the kettle sings, you drop in your favorite August Uncommon loose leaf, and you pour the steaming water into this glass. You watch the color bloom — amber, gold, jade — as the tea unfurls. You lift the glass, feel its warmth without the heat, and breathe in the aroma before the first sip. That's not just tea. That's a moment.
Tasting Glass vs. Standard Mug
| Tasting Glass | Standard Mug | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat retention | ✅ Double-walled insulation | ❌ Loses heat quickly |
| Aroma enhancement | ✅ Flared rim design | ❌ Flat rim |
| Burns hands | ✅ Never — cool to touch | ❌ Often too hot to hold |
| Visual experience | ✅ Watch your tea brew | ❌ Opaque |
| Sipping experience | ✅ Thin, refined lip | ❌ Thick rim |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it dishwasher safe?
Hand washing is recommended to preserve the glass and maintain its clarity over time.
Can I use it for coffee?
Absolutely — the Tasting Glass is beautiful for espresso, Americano, or any hot beverage. The double wall and flared rim enhance coffee aromas just as beautifully as tea.
Does it work with the One Cup Infuser?
Yes — the Tasting Glass is designed to fit the August Uncommon One Cup Infuser perfectly (sold separately).
How does the 4-for-3 offer work?
Simply add 4 Tasting Glasses to your cart and the discount is applied automatically. A perfect set for a household or a thoughtful gift.