Can the teapot hold the lid without infuser?
992148
Yes it can hold the lid without the infuser. It is sturdy as well. Love this tea pt and use it every day.
992149
Yes, and you can even hold the handle in one hand and pour without having to hold down the lid.
992150
Yes it can. The infuser itself is held to a groove in the teapot. If the infuser is not used the lid will stand on the groove itself.
1062082
Absolutely. You could put loose tea or another hot beverage in there. It's a removable infuser, although having quickly tried it, the lid doesn't snap in tightly without the infuser there. It sits loosely on top, but that shouldn't be a problem.
770766
There is a metal insert to support the lid and to hold the infuser basket. You can remove the infuser without removing the insert.
1462852
Yes. The small mesh screen is surrounded by plastic. It basically keeps the tea leaves from being poured out. However, you can use the tea pot without the screen. Hope this helps!
1766695
Yes. I watch how I position the tab and, like others have said, hold the lid as you pour. I do love the teapot. It is exactly what I expected.
1952519
This teapot does not have an infuser basket. This is for tea bags. Nice teapot, does not drip, pretty colour. Have had it a while now, and use it at least once a day. Great pot.
453403
I am assuming the infuser is the strainer type piece that sits down inside. If so that would hold about 1/2 cup.
548633
The lid is not permanently secured to the teapot. As with most glass teapots, the lid rests on top. I'd recommend holding the lid or taking it off when you don't have much left to pour.
1815217
You can use the glass part on its own but the lid will only fit on top when sitting on the infuser.
2067738
A definite NO. This infuser was designed for use with a standard size, single-serving tea cup, coffee cup, or mug. It was not intended to brew a tea pot full of tea in one go.
2070564
Yes, the infuser actually screws into the lid so you can use it without the infuser.
585759
Yes. The infuser is attached to the lid. The little lever on the side raises the infuser cup to the bottom of the lid. I also found it easier to clean than the cup I use in my single dose coffee machine.
1320979
You would have to have a strainer of some sort. This pot is great for boiling the water and pouring in the cup but the loose leaf tea would require an additional fine strainer.
1952522
No there the pot does not come with an infuser, but it is a beautiful teapot. I ordered an infuser on amazon.com and it was quite reasonably priced, stainless steal, and fit perfectly. When looking for an infuser I would advise you make certain you check the size as a larger infuser will not fit in the teapot.
69912
yes, the lid fits without the strainer. the lid is loose with or without strainer.
1811484
The lid does work without the infuser, the metal band is part of the infuser and I have never put the pot in the microwave so I can't answer that. I wouldn't put the pot in the microwave, but as long as the infuser is out I don't see why it couldn't be done. Keep in mind, borosilicate glass is pretty fragile. Secure the lid when pouring, otherwise u run the risk of making the same mistake I did. Hope this helps
770765
Yes. The lid rests on another fitting on the pot and is independent of the infuser. You can remove the infuser once the tea brews to your taste.