{"title":"Tea Strainers \u0026 Infusers","description":"\u003cp\u003eTea strainers catch loose leaves when you pour from a teapot or gaiwan into your cup. Essential for Gongfu-style brewing where the teapot doesn't have a built-in filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/products\/elegant-glass-strainer\" title=\"Golden Strainer\"\u003eGolden Strainer\u003c\/a\u003e ($18) has a fine mesh that catches even small leaf particles. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-natural-gourd-tea-strainer\" title=\"Handmade Natural Gourd Tea Strainer\"\u003eNatural Gourd Strainer\u003c\/a\u003e ($18) is handmade from dried gourd — a traditional material that adds a natural aesthetic to your tea setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are small, easy to clean, and sit neatly on top of a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fairnesscup\" title=\"Cha Hai (Fairness Cup)\"\u003efairness cup\u003c\/a\u003e or directly over your cup. Ships from Hobart. Free delivery over $95.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crystal-stone-tea-infuser-ball","title":"Crystal Stone Tea Infuser Ball","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCrystal stone tea infuser ball\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis crystal stone tea infuser ball is a stainless steel mesh ball on a fine chain with a piece of raw crystal at the other end, for brewing loose-leaf tea in a mug. The leaf goes in the ball, the ball goes in the cup, and the stone sits outside on the rim as a counterweight. When the tea is ready you lift the stone and the ball comes up with it, so there's no fishing in hot water for a chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone is the part people pick it up for. Each one is a natural offcut, not cut, tumbled or polished, so every piece has its own shape and the colour runs lighter or darker from one to the next. Amethyst, rose quartz, clear quartz, smoky quartz and amazonite have all passed through the shop, and the mix changes with each batch. The one you receive won't match the photograph exactly. If you'd like a particular stone, message us before you order and we'll tell you what's on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ball itself is 5cm across in 304 stainless steel with a fine mesh. The two halves hinge apart and close with a small catch, and the chain is long enough to hang over a mug or a small pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfuser:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304 stainless steel mesh ball, 5cm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural raw crystal, 3 to 4cm, one per infuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 80g in total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e clear storage box, 11 x 9 x 2.8cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis works well for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mug of black tea, herbal blend or flower tea at a desk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller-leaf teas and chopped fruit blends, which a ball this size holds well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small gift under $25 that isn't a tin of tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone who likes the stone as much as the tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to know before you buy: big twisted oolongs and whole-leaf white teas need more room to open than a ball this size gives them, and you'll get a thin cup. For those, a basket strainer works better. The infuser balls are in a tray at our Salamanca Tea Bar in Hobart if you'd like to pick your own stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the ball with hot water after use and let it dry open, or the mesh holds a stale note. Hand wash only. Don't leave the stone sitting in water, and keep the whole thing out of the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Hobart, Tasmania. Free shipping on orders over $95 Australia-wide. It travels in its clear storage box, padded inside the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/strainer\" title=\"Strainer\"\u003eStrainer\u003c\/a\u003e ·\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/teaware-accessories\" title=\"Tea Accessories\"\u003eTea Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e ·\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gifts-under-25\" title=\"Gifts Under $25\"\u003eGifts Under $25\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"1688","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41451542872129,"sku":"02ACCE2211","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/files\/2CA39101-8113-4515-A540-0FFA65EE8EE1.jpg?v=1717992021"},{"product_id":"stainless-tea-infuser-basket","title":"Stainless Tea Infuser Basket with Lid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStainless steel tea infuser basket with lid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stainless steel infuser basket is a deep 304 steel basket that sits in the mouth of a mug, for brewing loose-leaf tea one cup at a time. Leaf goes in, water goes over it, and the whole basket lifts out when the tea is where you want it. The lid keeps the heat in while it steeps, then turns over and becomes the dish you stand the wet basket on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth is what sets it apart from the clip-on infusers most people start with. Leaf packed into a narrow ball can't open, and tea brewed that way comes out thin no matter how long you leave it. This basket is 7cm deep and 6.5cm across at the rim, so a full spoon of leaf has room to unfurl and the water can move through it. That's the difference between a mug infuser that works for a big twisted oolong and one that doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wall is micro-perforated rather than woven mesh, which holds back the fine broken leaf a coarser mesh lets through into the cup. A long handle runs off one side and a short hook off the other, so the basket balances on the rim instead of dropping in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasket:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5cm rim, 4.8cm base, 7cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length with handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e included, doubles as a drip stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis works well for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole-leaf teas in a mug: oolong, white tea and big-leaf black tea that need room to open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewing at a desk with no teapot and nothing extra to wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine or broken leaf that slips through a coarser mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone moving from teabags to loose leaf who wants one tool that fits the mugs they already own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sits in most standard mugs. If your mug is narrower than about 6.5cm at the opening, measure first. We use this style at the counter of our Salamanca Tea Bar in Hobart, and it's on the shelf there if you'd like to check it against your own mug size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse straight after use so the leaf doesn't dry into the perforations. Dishwasher safe, though a rinse and a shake does the job. If it dulls over time, warm water and bicarb brings it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Hobart, Tasmania. Free shipping on orders over $95 Australia-wide. It's a light parcel, wrapped and boxed so the perforated wall doesn't get dented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/strainer\" title=\"Strainer\"\u003eStrainer\u003c\/a\u003e ·\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/teaware-accessories\" title=\"Tea Accessories\"\u003eTea Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e ·\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gifts-under-25\" title=\"Gifts Under $25\"\u003eGifts Under $25\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"1688","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42264211718209,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/files\/O1CN01GTGuhC2N4NMRSZOs3__2213992209909-0-cib.jpg?v=1787220266"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/collections\/2d99f18afc63233ce723bddd21b5390c.jpg?v=1686891515","url":"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/collections\/strainer.oembed","provider":"A Moment of Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}