Whats the difference between a tea infuser and a tea strainer?
Often confused with a strainer, an infuser is a ball or basket that you put your tea leaves in while they brew. The point is easy removal of the leaves once you’re done brewing your tea. You don’t want your brewed tea leaves in the water too long because they will continue to brew and may turn your tea bitter. You can use an infuser in a teapot or in a cup or mug. Simply put the leaves into the infuser, place it inside your pot or cup, pour hot water over, and let brew. When ready, lift out the infuser with the leaves and you’re left with clear tea. In general, the larger the infuser and the smaller the holes, the better your results. Tip: Make sure your infuser will fit into your pot. Measure the opening of your teapot and compare to the diameter of the infuser. In contrast, a strainer is used when you have placed loose tea leaves directly in your teapot to brew. When ready to pour, you place the strainer over your cup and pour the brewed tea through it to catch any leaves. They are u
