The design of this ceramic smart tea cup is really clever. This ceramic smart tea cup makes enjoying tea nice and simple. You just need to tilt the tea cup so that the filter side of the cup is lower. Then place tea leaves int othe filter, pour hot water until leaves are covered and let it steep for a while. By tilting the smart tea cup the other way, tea will not get any stronger. And tea is ready to be enjoyed while leaves in the strainer spread their natural fragrance. It is a really great design.