Best Food Items | January 2013

The Perfect Glass Mug ($20) by David's Tea may seem like a gimmicky name for a tea mug, but it's quickly become my all-time favorite. The infuser has a fine mesh that traps all of the tea particles so every brew is tea-leaf-free. Because of the clear glass, you can easily gauge the color (and thus intensity) of each steeping. These guys didn't leave out a single detail — including the large handle, which lets you comfortably wrap all four fingers around the mug for a snug fit.

— Anna Monette Roberts, assistant editor