When brewing green tea, the most common method in China is to simply throw the leaves in a large glass cup or thermos, add hot water and sip directly from the glass, filtering the leaves with your teeth.  This method is notoriously called brewing tea “Grandpa Style” as it is the most common way the older generation drinks tea.

For those wanting to brew tea grandpa style, but don’t want a mouthful of tea leaves, this tall pitcher with a lid-strainer is ideal.  Glass is the best for brewing green tea, as green tea fears too hot of temperature, and glass’s heat retention is minimal.  There is also something elegant about the tall proud glass and beautiful leaves swirling so clearly within.