How well does it work for straining loose tea leaves?
829817
That is EXACTLY the use I have for it. It depends on weather your leaves are crumbed because they are dry or broken because of some other reason. I must tell you I use a double filter method. This strainer is super. The perfect tool. I recommend it highly.
829818
I am very pleased with this mini strainer! I always strain loose tea leaves without any issues. Its pretty durable, looks good, feels good, and just the right size. I recommend it!
13549
It strains every tea we've tried. Haven't tried rooibos but have tried other loose leaf teas and it worked fine.
304769
I think it would be a bit small for a 32 oz teapot. I use this for single (albeit large) mugs. That being said, it's an awesome stainless strainer, so I'd buy it anyway :)
512534
I have not used it for the purpose. The weave of the fabric looks like it could hold loose leave tea. But I think the tea might escape from the drawstring area.
1253976
I have used mine with finely ground tea and it works but not as well as with regular tea. The screen will let some of the grounds thru.
1618478
I don't see why not although you would have to use tea bags. Loose tea would get through the strainer insert since the holes are not that fine.
2283201
Easily. Just make sure you have a wooden pestle or similar tool to gently for the material through the strainer.
925878
Since I don't use the 'Keurig reusable k cup' I can't say with absolute certainty but it does look like a tea strainer. If you can keep the hot water soaking the loose tea for as long as you want it just might work.
966910
It works great. I fill the container with water and fill the strainer about 2/3 full of tea leaves. I screw the strainer into the lid and the lid onto the container and put that in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours to make cold brewed tea. Don't leave it in too long or the tea will get bitter.
1852304
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.
166942
Screw off the top. Pull out the strainer. Put in one to two pinches of loose tea. Replace the strainer. Pour in boiling hit water. Steep for a few minutes with the cap back on. Then shake a but as the tea leaves tend to settle. Then sip careful as the tea can be quite hot. When finished with the tea, remove the strainer and spent tea leaves as leftover tea can stain.
1513923
You can remove the strainer and add a tea bag into the teapot. With the strainer, its perfect for loose leaf tea�
2067740
There is an excellent online source called Annie's Tea Time that can provide a strainer called a Chatsford teapot strainer (available in various sizes) that would likely work for your need.
928422
Yes, it's great for steeping bagged tea! The opening is rather narrow, though, so a diffuser with loose tea may not fit.
1950437
You can put loose tea in it and steep. It's a press so it will keep the tea leaves in when you press and pour your tea. Love mine!
2161435
I think it is intended to put in tea LEAVES, but I actually put in 8 small tea bags in the basket/strainer and it made wonderful tea for me. You could put more tea bags if you wanted stronger. I love mine!
48549
we use the larger one for kefir. It is a very fine mesh. I don't imagine tea leaves would be stuck