Can you actually drink coffee in this cup or is it more for décor? I'm afraid of staining it. yet I wanted to use it. Someone told me I'd ruin it
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Hi Susana Springer! The cup is intended for sipping tea or coffee with class and pleasure. Washing it with care will protect the gold from fading. You may use it as your personal tea cup.
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It is bone china. Great for hot tea and coffee. It won't stain if you wash it right after use. Very hard and non-porous material. But the saucer was broken when I received it. Very badly packed.
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I use to spot clean our tea set with baking soda mixed with a little water. I dipped Qtips in the mixture and wiped the pot and cups clean. All tea stains just lift right off.
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I gave it to my Grandmother as a Christmas gift and it was definitely more for show than for use. I wouldn't suggest drinking from it since it's a Royal Albert, but if you wish to, you can!
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Coffee will definitely stain the cup. You can drink light colored tea but you would want to hand wash with soap and warm water right after. I bought it as a gift for someone and she uses it for decor but I have another friend that drinks tea from hers and it looks fine. Just don't let anything sit in it but coffee is definitely a no go. :)
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I think the question about the interior should be addressed to the manufacturer. It is metal and not shiney on the lower interior portion. The gasket discolors so I believe water contacts the gasket. I really enjoy the coffee ritual with this coffee maker.
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Hello Vera, I don't know why - all I can say is how I use it, and that I am happy. I use the typical round filters on top of the filter supplied, since I do not wish to clean it each time. I use a mug, so it takes 2 1/2 scoops for the strong coffee I love. My mug and the supplied mug hold the same amount of liquid. I timed it, and it takes 3 1/2 minutes from the time you push the button until it stops dripping. I then tip the unit to get every drop, remove the paper filter, and I have my morning coffee, the way I like it and saved a ton of money rather than the premeasured pods. It shuts itself off after the 3 1/2 minutes is up; but you cannot turn it off once it is on. It is so small, it would easily fit in my travel case when I go out of town. I am so happy with this that I am giving it as a Xmas gift as well. It is exactly what I wanted! I hope all this helps you, and you are welcome to ask me any other questions you may have. Happy Thanksgiving, Suzanne
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I wouldn't risk it because it has one piece ceramic but air between inner and outer sides. Uneven heating could easily crack it. I'd heat your coffee in something else, then slowly pour into the Sbx cup.
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Don't drink anything with it. It's supposed to be a gift for show not to drink tea out of it. I'm sure you can, but it's something of beauty to look at.
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I always use mine for coffee, so the bit of staining doesn't really bother me. I think washing it right away after each use is the way to go if you use it for multiple types of beverages.
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Hi Beth, no do not wash this !!! have no idea what is in side !! best thing i can recommend is to stray/wash with as little water as possible . what did you spill on it ? coffee LOL.. think of it this way. it goes into the MICRO so 'almost self sterilizing' ; > }
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Have not experienced that. I use mine for coffee and water and have had no problems with staining or other issues.
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I have tried turning my cup upside down only to see if it would leak. It does not leak, but the cap does fill up with the liquid so opening after turning the cup upside down becomes tricky or even dangerous if the tea is very hot. As for staining, it depends on what sort of tea you drink on the regular. So far, mine has not stained but I rinse it after each use. I think this purcahse was very worth it. I have been looking for a travel mug just for tea for many years and this is the first one I have had that I would recommend.
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No, my cup is not corroded on the inside. I have had this cup for several years and it is my favorite cup when I am not traveling. It is not spill proof, that is my only complaint.
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I wouldn't put it in the dishwasher. It is not practical to actually use these cups to drink from. They are more of a display piece than a usable cup. But I was not disappointed with mine as it really is a thing of surpassing beauty, well worth the price.
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I have the same problem because I don't screw on the lid. The lid is hard to clean with all the plastic parts attached to it so I just pour the coffee in cup without it. Since it spills out, I pour it over the sink when I want coffee then set it down on a paper towel. POOR DESIGN!!
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I've never tried. I was given a smaller one and got tired of having to do multiple brews so purchased the bigger one. I will say, DO NOT wash in the dishwasher. My favorite cup of coffee tho. I use it every day. Best tasting coffee.
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I've been drinking coffee out of it--hot, hot, hot! I put it in the mic to heat it up, and it is fine. It is ceramic, so treat it like any ceramic mug, and it will be fine. :)
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was told by Dolce Gusto customer service that we should never leave water in the tank, in other words, just put enough water to brew coffee and then remove tank, empty it and replace. Mine's been taken away today and I won't be seeing it for nearly a month. Hope they can fix problem as I have a large stock of coffee that cost me a lot of money.
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You can but I don't think drinking hot liquids would be a good idea because the chemicals might leach out, plus it smells horrible when heated . I would not recommend it for drinking mugs only for decorative ones.
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Jerry I have never had this happen and owned this mug for many years. When it starts getting coffee stains inside, my wife fills the mug with a mixture of clorox and liquid detergent overnight and it is bright and shiny next morning. RInse out with boliing water and no after taste. Maybe the new mugs have a different O-ring compositon or material in the lid, but never had your problem.Bill