Does this pot HAVE to be used with an infuser? Does it have one big hole inside leading to the spout or are there several small holes?
1468881
I use tea bags with my pot but I would think that you could not just use loose tea with this pot unless you like to read tea leaves. There are several small holes leading to the spout.
1468882
you can use it with an infuser but it is not required. I put tea bags and let them steep for about 5 mins with hot water .
1757074
Yes! you can put the lid on without the infuser too....enjoy the blooming tea...I love this pot
1168477
As other people said, yes, the strainer is removable, of course - how otherwise you would wash it? BUT the cover sits on this strainer. It'll not fall inside the pot but became loose and you should hold it carefully when pouring the tea. I would recommend to place the blossom teas to the pot without the strainer and then install the strainer. BTW, this way blossoms would be closer to glass wall and thus better viewed. Of course, you can't use big blossoms this way. For this case, I would recommend other Hario pot - it's lower but wider and there is more space outside of the strainer.
887325
yes; that's primarily how we use it too- to heat water for teapot and FP. Have only used infuser a few times, but then winter is just starting... I like the variable temperature options, though it's weird it does not shut off / shift to the warming function on its own when the highest temp setting is chosen. Jsut something to get used to...Still, i like it.
1815216
It can be used without the infuser but I don't know if the lid will fit as well. Have not tried that.
221613
The infuser is much smaller than a cup so I don't see the point of transporting it with the tea. The lid does screw in a little, but I not sure it's leakproof.
453403
I am assuming the infuser is the strainer type piece that sits down inside. If so that would hold about 1/2 cup.
111047
There is a metal very fine hole tea strainer that is removable. You definitely can pour it with the strainer in. It also can be used without the strainer too. This tea pot is the best I have ever used.
1539534
Yes , if it's a very fine leaf tea it will probably leak through the infuser holes.
1789067
I agree. The plusses to this teapot are that it is pretty, and that it displays the flowering tea-balls well. The glass infuser is simply not efficient. I enjoy mine for the look of it. I agree with the other comment about replacing the glass infuser with a mesh one. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
867271
I don't have the mug so I am not sure what you are referring to. All I could say for now without further info: The lid fits the pot quite well with or without the infuser. It is smooth so you would have to hold the lid while pouring; though if you don't and the lid drops and shatters the company is quick to send you a replacement under ridiculously good warranty -got more stories.
2239942
Yep. FYI, the holes are kind of big, so it's not the best infuser for finer loose teas.
298522
I would say the glass is fairly thick. Thats a good thing for me. yes, the lid can be used w/o the infuser.
481340
The infuser basket drops almost to the bottom of the pot, actually below the 2 cup line, so you can just brew 2 cups.
1484298
The infuser is made of glass, and it is not a good infuser if you are a frequent tea drinker (too slow to infuse, doesn't allow water to circulate into leaves well, and is hard to clean). However, if you purchase an appropriately sized metal tea infuser (see my review for details), this pot will work wonderfully to brew all teas (it retains heat VERY well!)
453401
I checked the infuser and it holds almost half a cup in it. It is very large for the size of the pot which holds 2.5 to 3 cups of liquid. I think you would be able to make very strong tea with it.
1278997
I think it is...top shelf...to tell the truth I don't use the infuser...I just use to make hot water at different temps to use with an over the cup infuser...I've had the kettle for months now and love it