Is this essentially the same strainer as the model with the porcelain dish in terms of fineness of the holes and construction just with foldable arms?
1539480
I have both and yes. Same capacity, hole size, etc. Just foldable arms -- and I would avoid this one. The foldable arms seemed cool at first thought, but in practical application, they are sort of a pain. I much prefer the fixed arms. Just my opinion/experience.
1539481
Sorry, this is my very first tea infuser, hence cannot answer your specific question. The tea leaves I was using look somewhat fine to me, and not much 'leaks out'. And not too difficult to clean out later when I've forgotten about it. If that helps.
1539482
Yes! The holes a fine, but it is definitely meant for tea. Coffee and some herbal infusions might have some issues. I haven't brewed rooibos or chamomile in it loose, and I would expect to see a little sediment from something very fine like that. It's very sturdy and awesome for tea though.
1539483
Yes they are both designed with extra fine holes so you can use with fine loose tea.
1763423
I have the tea infuser with porcelain dish and the handle does not fold at all, but love it anyway.
228284
The deluxe model states that the inner basket is stainless also. I think the non-deluxe model has an aluminum strainer.
558737
Mine says general aire 4040, so I suppose it is generic. It does have the strainer.
1778890
It has many holes in the bottom.....it is essentially the same thing as a strainer you might use in the kitchen. All of the holes are small approximately 1/8" by 1/4"......I hope this is not a trick question. The holes on the sides that you see in the picture are identical on the bottom.
1332710
It does have a strainer. Not mesh, though. More like a mini colander with a handle to lift it out.
1443570
For the most part, yes. The metal strainer, however, was a little difficult to clean even when immediately put in warm, soapy water.
1572265
Some will escape but not significantly. This is by far, the greatest strainer I've ever had. Goes in the dishwasher and then folds for easy storage. Buy it....you won't disappointed!
1512111
I've been mostly using standard dishware and micro-wave bowls. It did fit my casserole dish nicely. I find this to be a much roomier oven than my prior one.
2124588
I have not owned the strainer long enough but I think it will be fine. Umbra is a good brand.
1546678
There are many different type mesh strainers and mesh size varies. This strainer is almost as fine as a tea strainer. I mainly use this for making soups, and stocks. It is excellent for skimming fat off the top. The mesh size is perfect for gathering the oils, while letting the precious stock return to the pot. It is also great for straining the stock, but your better off using a coarser sieve first. I honestly don't know how I made it this long without this strainer!
2255180
No problems, it does fit the dish very well, I do like it, it works great. But I like the older one I have (10+ years) that is the same Pyrex, a little better. The old one doesn't have glass handles on it. But this new one performs just fine and I would recommend it. I like that you can take hot and cold things in it. Believe me, it keeps the heat/cold in too.
1176099
The outside of mine is not as smoothly machined as the inside, true, but it's nowhere near as rough as a vegetable grater. My dish brush drags a bit, but tha's all. There is a Japanese compant that makes a stainless colander that glossy smooth inside and out, but it has no legs, and costs about $120. I'll take my RSVP, especially since the side the food touches IS smooth.
15693
I don't think that it does. Not 100% certain, but thought about buying some other look alike strainers from a hardware store, but found out that they metal collars wouldn't fit onto the base housing...so in my experience...no...Roma equipment on the roma base....
583276
This is a super fine mesh "chinois" style strainer. As for making "foams", i've only used a cartridge style whip cream canister to make them.
666951
I've never tried that. I think the mesh is the same size as the metal strainers.
1107275
Yes. You rotate the lid to use the strainer, which is plastic with some vertical slits in it on one side.