A tea infuser helps you get the perfect cup every time. Whether you're looking to prepare a mug or an entire pot, an infuser gets the job done right. Tea infusers hold loose herbs, fine grounds, leaves, petals, and more, containing the blend as it steeps without letting rogue particles slip into your blend. Sure, a strainer can do the same thing, but with a tea infuser, you can control the amount of time the tea is left to steep. This makes your tea taste perfect every time. Here's a roundup of my favourites.
ARKTEK tea infuser
Extra-fine mesh keeps leaves from entering the water
Tea for two is possible with this double infuser set. Each stainless steel sphere holds your favorite tea and dips into steamy water deliver its yummy flavor.
Pros:
- Made with food-grade stainless steel
- Extra-fine mesh
- Closes tight
- Fits all mugs and teacups
- Two-pack
Cons:
- Ground tea may leak through
- May be smaller than expected
Steep your tea to perfection with this spherical steeping duo. Each hinged ball, made from stainless steel, has a tightly woven mesh body that'll contain loose leaf tea while imparting its delicious flavour notes. Simply add your loose tea to the infuser, secure the clasp, and dunk it in any cup or teacup. What's great about having two is that if one needs washing, there's another one ready to go. Or, if you're having tea with a friend, you'll have one for each cup.
PluieSoleil square glass teapot with infuser
When a cup isn't enough, infuse in bulk
This stylish glass teapot puts an infuser to good use. The integrated cylindrical infuser steeps 700-millilitres of water at a time.
Pros:
- 700-milliliter glass pot
- Lidded stainless steel infuser
- Microwave and stovetop-safe
Cons:
- Glass pot is fragile
- May seem a bit smaller than expected
Infusers are great on their own, but this one is attached to a lovely glass teapot. The chic angular pot has an integrated stainless steel infuser to steep 700 millilitres of tea at once. The steeper has an array of ultra-fine perforations to get the job done and keeps loose particles out of your tea. So it's a great choice for tea made with finely ground herbs, leaves, and more. Simply fill the pot with hot water and the infuser with tea, and let it steep for as long as you'd like. Once your tea is ready, the entire infuser can be easily removed from the water and poured from the precise spout.
AUSTOR tea infuser
Steep the leaves inside any pot
This large tea infuser has long, foldable handles that make it great for steeping in your teapot.
Pros:
- Two foldable handles
- Great for pots
- Ultra-fine mesh
- Made from stainless steel
Cons:
- May be a little hard to clean
- Handles are not long enough for big pots
If you're looking to make a big pot of tea, this infuser is exactly what you need. It is constructed from strong, fine stainless steel mesh that easily holds loose teas, dried fruits, herbs, and leaves without small particles seeping into your water. The infuser rests over your pot by its handles that adjust to fit most sizes. It can even work with large cups too. When you're not using this infuser, simply fold the arms down for easy storage.
VAHDAM pyramid tea infuser
Resembles a traditional tea bag
This sizable pyramid-shaped tea infuser is designed to hold herbs, dried fruits, and leaves.
Pros:
- Made from food-grade stainless steel
- Pyramid design
- Great for large herbs, dried fruits, and leaves
- Attached to a 4.3-inch chain
Cons:
- Not great for ground herbs and leaves
- May be too big for some cups
This tea infuser has an innovative pyramid-style design. Its unique shape allows for the optimal steeping of your tea because it holds just about every blend without fail. Unlatch the bottom and fill the pyramid with loose tea leaves, spices, dried fruits, herbs, petals, and more. Close the bottom lid, place it in your cup, and let the tea do its magic. The built-in 4.3-inch chain makes it easy to bob this steeper up and down and remove it completely once your tea is ready to drink. This is a great choice for anyone who enjoys a warm cuppa multiple times a day.
DEXIFUXI tea infuser set
Quantity and colour
Don't worry about the drip! These silicone tea infusers also come with convenient trays to catch moisture.
Pros:
- Seven-pack
- Feature bright colours
- Great for entertaining
- Made from food-grade silicone
Cons:
- Not designed for very fine tea leaves
This tea infuser set is perfect for entertaining; there's one for every person at your dinner table or tea party. Each brightly colored diffuser is made of food-grade silicone with a fun, easy-to-handle leaf design. They're constructed so they stand alone without tipping, and rest nicely into their matching drip tray. That means there's no mess. The best part about having separate infusers for every guest is that they can personalize their tea to their own taste. Everyone will be satisfied.
The bottom line
The best tea infuser makes it easy for loose ingredients to steep without needing to strain your water afterward. Much like a teabag, an infuser can be dunked into your water and then removed when your water has brewed. The ARKTEK tea infuser comes in a two-pack. These reusable bags make it easy to customize your blend for every cuppa.
The AUSTOR tea infuser is great for steeping pots and large mugs. Because this deep infuser is quite large, you can fill it up with as many dry tea ingredients as you'd like. The fine mesh perforations are great for ultra-ground leaves as well. This model lets the water in but keeps the gritty bits out.
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