The TEAPY T-4-1 tea-making invention is far more sustainable than teapot service

• 2/3 fewer pieces to buy, store and manage
• Less materials and energy in manufacture
• Fewer miles in shipment
• Fewer (or no) breakages
• Less water used in dishwash
• Less energy used in dishwash
• Less storage space (space rental, fit-out materials and energy)
• Over 40% less staff time in prep, serving, clearing, and dishwash (sustainability of operator)
• More efficient brewing (tea liquor kept hotter) than open mug service, none of the wasted tea liquor in teapot service
• Safer server and customer carry, fewer or no spills
• More efficient table clear
• Lower teaware cost for same quality
• More of the energy to boil water is retained in the drinking mug (double cooling in teapot and drinking vessel)
• Glass mugs and stainless steel teaspoons and infusers are easily recyclable
• Ceramic mug, jug and lid components make inert aggregate
• Eastman Tritan copolyester lids are recyclable according to Eastman information
• Packaging is non-plastic and recyclable.