  
A Tea Infuser For The Perfect Cup of Tea
Tea experts will tell you that the secret to a good cup of tea is a
good tea infuser. They hold loose tea leaves inside the tea kettle or teapot as they steep. They allow the loose
tea leaves to expand and completely release their flavors to the water. They also keep all of the loose tea leaves
in place so you won’t have to strain the tea before serving it. There are a lot of different kinds of tea infusers,
and choosing one will depend on a few things. Each has its own use, because every kind of tea requires a different
kind of preparation.
Tea eggs and tea balls are a classic example of tea infusers. They are rounded and have two sides of equal size.
They open at the middle, and clamp together when closed. To make it easier for you to remove the tea egg once
the leaves fully steep, a chain is attached to it which hangs over the edge of the teapot. These eggs can be
made out of mesh, because they let the leaves seep through effectively. These have fine holes so that even
the smallest tea leaves do not escape. Another variation of this tea infuser is the tong-type tea infuser.
Attached to the quasi-tongs are cups as this is where you place the tea leaves. The other one effectively seals
it so that no tea leaves come out. They have tiny holes so that the leaves can still steep without a hassle.
Tea infuser cups are commonly used by many tea drinkers. They come with either a ceramic or
plastic infuser that fits over a teacup. The lid is placed over the cup so that the tea steeps better. These are
usually made for single-serve teas. However, infuser pots are also available. They are more suited to big batches
of tea. They are much like a bigger version of tea infusers.
Even when using a tea infuser, you should never leave your tea leaves steeping for a longer time
than necessary. Depending on the kind of tea you use, you need to stick to a specific time. Green tea requires a
gentler heat. This is why you should not use boiling water to steep green tea; you should let it steep for only
three minutes. You also need to use a gentle heat for herbal teas, but you will have to steep it for a longer time.
Fifteen to twenty minutes should be sufficient for herbal teas to steep. Black tea, on the other hand, requires a
much higher temperature and takes a lot longer to steep than green tea. It needs about five minutes, and the water
has to be boiling.
If you’re trying to master the art of preparing and serving tea, you definitely need a
tea infuser. These will help keep your tea leaves in place, and at
the same time help steep your tea even better to get a purer flavor.
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HIC Brands that Cook Snap Mesh Tea Ball Infuser
Sale Price: $0.99
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Most people use teabags, because they're convenient. But, most unique and distinguished teas come in loose leaf form. By using loose leaf tea you also get the freshest tea, without bleached bag packaging (the classic tea bag)...
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FORLIFE Brew-in-Mug Extra-Fine Tea Infuser with Lid
List Price: $16.10
Sale Price: $14.99
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The Brew-in-Mug Extra-fine Tea Infuser with Lid, is complete with an easy grip silicon rimmed stainless-steel lid. The infuser gives you a perfect even brew every time, and enables you to brew fine teas such as Rooibos tea to large whole-leaf teas like Oolong tea...
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Thermos Nissan 12-Ounce Stainless-Steel Tea Tumbler with Infuser
List Price: $35.00
Sale Price: $15.50
Used From: $13.15
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Virtually unbreakable, this lightweight, vacuum-insulated thermos travels to work or your favorite recreation spot. On arrival, and for hours afterward, coffee, tea, or soup will still be hot. Or lemonade, pasta salad, or a sports drink will still be chilled...
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Standard Tea Infuser Mesh Spoon
Sale Price: $0.01
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The RSVP Standard Tea Infuser Mesh Spoon features a spring closure that seals in the leaves while brewing.
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Dci Tea Rex Tea Infuser
List Price: $14.99
Sale Price: $6.50
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Have a wild cup of tea with this Tea Rex Tea Infuser! This prehistoric fellow is ready to eat your tea leaves and brew you the perfect cup of tea. Simply put loose tea inside Tea Rex, close and hang from your mug...
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RSVP Just Ducky Floating Tea Infuser
List Price: $15.35
Sale Price: $5.25
Used From: $7.12
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Enjoy preparing a delicious cup of tea with this fun floating ducky tea infuser from RSVP. Fill this little ducky's mesh infuser halfway with coarse tea leaves and place in your tea cup. Once the tea leaves are saturated the duck will float upright...
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FORLIFE Extra-fine Tea Infuser and Porcelain Dish Set
List Price: $12.65
Sale Price: $11.95
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The infuser that will fit a wide variety of teacups and teapots! The Extra-fine Tea Infuser with Porcelain Dish Set is complete with unique designed handles that allows you to steep all varieties of loose-leaf tea in your favorite teacup or teapot.
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Kikkerland Robot Tea Infuser and Drip Tray
Sale Price: $11.00
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Use this charming robot stainless steel tea infuser to prepare your favorite loose tea. His arms and hands move to create a custom fit to your favorite tea mug. Rest him on the included drip tray when your tea is steeped...
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