does the micro-mesh filter REALLY filter out smaller loose leaf tea? (Ex. Peppermint, spearmint, ground coriander...)
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yes. the mesh is similar to a coffee plunger and comes apart for easy cleaning.
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This Tea Pot is one of the greatest finds that we have ever discovered. Not only does it filter out small particles but the ease of cleaning is outstanding. We have been giving this to all of our tea drinking friends as a gift. we can't recommend this tea pot enough.Great Product.
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Hello Janet. No, unfortunately these Microderm Medical Grade filters were too tiny. There is some good news, when you order more replacement discs from PMD website, they ship an additional filter with them. I hope this helps!
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It would but even though it is a very fine mesh it is not as fine as on designated wire mesh coffee filters. Some very fine particles could get through but they would be very small.
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I bought it for my husband & he uses tea bags. Hasn't even used the mesh basket for loose leaf tea. I don't think the mesh basket is tight enough to hold a powder tea in. Maybe you could but the powdered tea in cheese cloth & then in the mesh basket?
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I invested in a pitcher with the loose leaf tea filter and adding the infuser was a nice addition. It keeps the fruit in the pitcher for more flavor VS it going into the glass. Hope this helps.
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No. It woks in the larger pots. I had to go to cuisinart website to find the proper filter.
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I have the Cilio Porcelain No. 2 Filter which uses No. 2 cone filters. I works great with 3 1/2" diameter mugs and works with slightly larger and smaller mugs also. A No. 4 filter holder is really big and unstable (top-heavy) on top of most mugs. Only get the No. 4 filter holder if you need to brew for 2 people at once into a larger container.
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I used to get the smallest ones, but I got so tired of always having to re-order and fiddle with them. now I use a regular filter gauge that attaches in the middle of the hose. its like less than $5 or so, but no more changeing filters and it lasts.
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Absolutely. The filter is awesome. You'd have to figure out your own water-to-tea ratios though. No biggie.
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I have made coffee in a friends cold tea brewer and the two devices differ in that this one has a much finer filter. In my friends tea brewer, coffee grounds sometimes slip through. I assume, the finer mesh in the hario will trap more particles, but brew slower as a result. Other than that it'd be fine.
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probably better that you use tea bags as I noticed that loose leaf tea really clogs the tiny slits in the glass.
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They filter particles as low as 4-5 microns. When I was in S. Korea I observed people wearing dust mask and these 3-M mask and filters are 1000 times better. Also the mask fits closer to the face with not gaps/openings.Loyd
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Yes, the real fine will fall thru even though the slots are very small. If you try loose leaf tea, you'll be surprised at the great flavor!
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Yes, I use mine for loose tea all the time. The holes are quite small, and I have not had any significant problems with dust in my tea.
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I just purchased this based on the answers to this question saying that the filter was removable. I previously had the Teavana option and that was my problem with it in that the filter got all clogged and it was not removable so I had to throw it out and look for a replacement. I can tell you after an insane amount of pulling, wiggling, teasing.. this filter DOES NOT come out.
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The Family Filter takes out more than the personal filter. But even a .02 micron filter will not take out chemicals, pesticides or heavy metals.
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I actually use it mostly for coffee and some sneaks through but not enough to really bother me. I've used loose tea, also, (lots of broken leaves, dried fruits, etc) and again, maybe a pinch of finely ground tea will sneak through the mesh. Unless you're really determined to drink every last drop and end up ingesting it, it shouldn't be enough to bother you.