The Tea Spot Steepware Tea Tumbler and Thermos, 22oz, Tea Bottle with Infuser for Loose Leaf Tea, Double Wall Insulated Travel Bottle - Olive Review (2026)

Who this tumbler is for

This is The Tea Spot's Steepware tumbler and thermos, a 22 ounce double wall insulated travel bottle with a built-in infuser basket, sold here in an olive color. It suits commuters and anyone who wants loose leaf tea on the go rather than only at home, since the infuser lets tea steep directly inside the bottle without needing a separate mug or teapot. Because The Tea Spot is a tea focused company rather than a general drinkware brand, the design leans toward serious loose leaf drinkers who want a purpose built tea bottle over a generic insulated tumbler with an infuser added as an afterthought. It also works for iced coffee or cold brew, widening its use beyond tea alone, and the 22 ounce size suits a long commute or a full workday away from a kettle.

Design and what is included

The bottle uses a double wall, vacuum sealed body, a construction The Tea Spot says keeps drinks hot for about 6 hours and cold for about 12 hours. A stainless steel infuser basket sits inside for brewing loose leaf tea, and it can be left in the bottle for a cold brew style steep or removed once the tea reaches the desired strength, depending on preference. The cap uses a screw-down design that covers the mouthpiece between sips, which The Tea Spot markets as leakproof, a useful detail for anyone carrying it in a bag. Together, the insulated body, infuser basket and sealed cap make up the full Steepware system rather than separate accessories bought individually.

Using it day to day

In daily use, loose tea goes into the infuser basket, hot water is added, and the tea steeps directly inside the sealed bottle rather than a separate cup. Because the basket can be left in the bottle rather than removed right away, tea that steeps too long can turn bitter if it is not pulled out once it reaches the desired strength, which is worth watching for stronger black teas in particular. For iced tea or cold brew coffee, leaving the infuser in for a longer soak is more forgiving, since cold steeping is generally slower and less prone to over-extraction than hot brewing. The screw-down cap keeps the mouthpiece protected between sips whether the bottle is in a bag or a cup holder.

How it compares with other travel tea tumblers

Against a smaller insulated infuser bottle like a 12 ounce Thermos tea tumbler, this 22 ounce Steepware bottle holds noticeably more, favoring a full workday over a short commute. Compared with an 18 ounce option such as the MIRA tea infuser thermo, the extra capacity here comes with the trade-off of a larger, heavier bottle to carry. What sets The Tea Spot apart from general drinkware brands entering the tea infuser space is that tea is the company's core focus, so the infuser basket and steeping experience are built around loose leaf rather than added as a secondary feature to an existing bottle design.

Verdict and who should pick something else

This tumbler suits commuters and loose leaf tea drinkers who want a sizable, insulated bottle with a built-in infuser for steeping on the go, and who do not mind keeping an eye on steep time to avoid over-extraction. Its dual use for iced coffee adds flexibility beyond tea alone. Buyers who want a smaller, lighter bottle for a short commute, who prefer a different color than olive, or who want an infuser they can remove instantly without reaching into the bottle should compare it against a smaller capacity travel tumbler instead.

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