There are cups built for speed. The Eirine is not one of them. In Greek mythology, Eirine — more commonly known as Eirene — was the goddess of peace, one of the Horae who governed the seasons and the natural order of the world. She is depicted holding an olive branch and the infant Plutus, god of prosperity — a figure of calm, abundance, and the deep satisfaction that comes from stillness. It is the most honest possible name for an evening cup of tea. The Astraea Eirine is a 300ml borosilicate glass infuser cup that comes with a long glass infuser and a glass lid. The long infuser is its defining feature — it reaches deep into the cup, allowing the tea to steep to exactly the strength you want, giving you complete control over the brew without rushing the process. Add your leaves. Pour your water. Watch the colour develop through the transparent glass walls. Adjust. Remove the infuser when the steep is right. Replace the lid. It is all about the experience of rejoicing, relaxing, and enjoying peace — in the cup and in the moment. At 300ml it is the most intimate cup in the infuser range — perfectly sized for a single, considered serve that deserves your full attention. The all-glass construction keeps everything pure and non-reactive — your tea tastes exactly as the leaves intend. Named after the goddess of peace. Built for the cup that earns that peace. Part of the Astraea Tea Crockery Collection.