Posted by Rachel | Posted in Tea and Accessories | Posted on 26-10-2009
Tags: partykit, shopping, tea, tea spout strainer
Tea strainers, infusers, kettles, etc…?
What is the difference between a tea strainer and infuser? If I have some loose leaf tea, and I don’t want any large bits floating around in my cup, which should I use, the infuser or strainer? Are they the same thing? If I buy one, should I get a certain type of metal? Are some non-toxic, and others toxic? Chrome, brass, aluminum, copper, etc…
Also, do most tea kettles come with some sort of strainer in the spout or somewhere inside the kettle? Is a tea pot the same thing as a kettle?
I’m asking because I have some loose leaf tea I really want to try, but I need a way of seeping it inside the water, but without getting a lot of it IN the water. A few small particles are fine, but no big chunks.
Thank you so much!
There’s a small teashop that I go to to purchase my teas and they also sell teaballs/infusers. They’re really simple and will wind up saving you money in the long run as opposed to coffee filters. Your standard tea infuser will run anywhere from $1.99-$12.95, depending on size and manufacturer. Also there are teapots that have infusers with them that run about $20 or so. And if you’re worried about toxic materials I have included a link to a website that specializes in non-toxic items. I would suggest looking up teas in your phonebook and then going to one of the local stores and asking one of the attendants to advise you on the best infuser as well.
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