I love my tea strainers! They are perfect for loose teas, and when you remove the strainer, the top cover inverts to catch drippings under the strainer. Genius!

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Product Description

Finum Brewing Basket Given the delicate tissue structure that makes up the filter, the product may be used for fine teas and coffee alike. The combination of high quality plastic and stainless steel allow the user to have an aromatic enjoyable experience while the tea lid maintains the tea warmer for a longer period of time. Once the brew is complete, the lid can simply be flipped over and used as a drip tray for the used tea filter.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5201 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: Large
• Color: Black
• Brand: Finum
• Model: 63/421.60.00

Features

• Set contains 1 permanent tea filter and 1 lid Individual packaging in 4 languages (DE, GB, FR, USA)
• Filter size L fits diameters from 2.8 to 4-inch Made of stainless steel mesh 18/10. Heat-tolerant plastic frame. Long durability and taste unaffected. Safe for dishwasher use and also easy to rinse under running water.
• The lid prevents heat-loss and retains the aroma. Serves as a handy drip-off tray for the brewing basket.
• Also available-inch green, red and blue.
• International patents: US Pat: 6 161 470, JAP 21 6889/1999, DGM 298 13 791.7

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Customer Reviews

Inexpensive and perfect for the job
This little lightweight infuser is one of the best (and coincidentally the simplest) out there. It does exactly what it is designed to do and does it well.

Pros:
1) The medium size (also the regular size), fits most mugs perfectly and the size of the basket enables the tea leaves to unfurl fully giving an even steep and allowing full release of all the subtle flavors.

2) The mesh itself does not retain or affect flavors when rinsed/washed well between uses.

3) The fine mesh (also on the underside of the infuser) catches all tea leaves except for the finest dust while allowing liquid to flow freely.

4) The lid is a very thoughtful addition as it can also be used as a drip tray for the infuser.

5) This infuser may also be used for steeping coffee and makes a decent cup (2 tablespoons per cup).

6) The Large size can be used in large mugs and of course teapots.

7) The Infuser (Med size) is available in burgundy, green, blue and standard black so one can easily differentiate between Infusers used for flavoured and non-flavoured teas or coffees.

Cons:
1) The minimal plastic ribs may attact and retain oils in coffees and in artificially scented teas.

2) Allowing a patina to develop on the mesh, will partially clog the mesh over time while also transfering flavors if using different teas with the same filter.

A great cup of tea
One you use this strainer, you'll never go back to the tea infuser balls. The basket doesn't limit the amount of loose leaf you can use like the balls do, and you won't find small bits of leaf in the bottom of your cup either. The lid helps to hold in heat, and acts as a coaster for the basket when you lift it from your cup. The basket is easy to clean under running water.

Tea Bomb
Hey everybody. It's the dude here with another dudely review.

I've had this item for years. I took it from my brother or a friend who never used it. In fact, I might have bought it for my parents who never used it. Anyways. The fact is, I've had it for years and it runs like a champ.

Tea-ball infusers don't give the tea enough room for the leaves to unfurl, and often get a little messy. They require that you have a small plate nearby to place the ball on after removing from the tea. (and thus, one more piece of dishware to wash)

This thing solves both problems, and more closely imitates the environment the tea deserves, which is in a proper teapot.

I've brewed multiple teas from Mariage Freres, Tea Ginza in Tokyo, and with the finest Assam you can find in Istanbul.

For the hard-core, single-cup, tea-punk drinker, this is it.