I see comments about the infuser being small. Would I be able to fit a tea bag in there, or would the bag add too much bulk?
1459171
For what ever it's worth, this seems to be a comparable option which may be better suited for teabags: http://amzn.to/1QdfStz
1459172
You can add tea bags no problem. There is more than enough room for one bag, I usually add two bags because I like my tea strong and don't have too much of a problem getting them to fit.
1459173
I just use a tea bag w/ out the infuser but you probably could fit it in there
803974
Yes it is, but I suppose it would also depend on the type of tea- green tea leaves tend to expand so probably not. Also it depend on if you like your tea strong- I like mine mild so I normally use about less than a 1/4th of the space for a single cup:)
583724
There are little openings in the bottom of the infuser which I think would allow loose tea to escape. I have only used tea bags.
390181
Holes are probably small enough for most leafy blends. The problem with this product is that the infuser tube doesn't extend far enough into the jar so it only works when jar is full. So it's great for making a small amount of tea ahead of time but not so good for fruit or herbal infused waters to drink over several hours which is what I bought it for.
1343061
Sorry, I only put Twinings brand tea bags in and they fit with plenty of extra room to spare. You might be able to compare the two to figure it out. Hope that helps!
1738648
I have not tried tea in this unit. But I do believe loose tea will work. As for a tea bag, I would think, if the tea bag fits in the unit, it would work just fine.
928421
I did not but I don't see where it would be a problem. The top screws on so tea bags will fit.
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.
917463
Yes. Just make sure the amount of water you pour in will cover all of the loose leaf tea in the infuser.
498953
I have not tried to put tea bags in it, only loose tea. It easily fits about 1.25 to 1.5 tablespoons of loose tea.
593481
My tea bags fit just right at just a smidge over 2 1/2 inches wide. I would guess that a tea bag (in the wrapper I assume) that is 2 3/4 could potentially fit snuggly and may need to fold a bit, thus fitting less bags in a drawer. The drawer measurements I have are: inside width 2 5/8", inside depth 2 1/8", and inside height 2 3/4" - with space above because they are expected to be taller than the height of the drawer. Hope this helps!
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.
1659963
I have not used it with tea bags, but I don't see any reason why you can't A tea bag would certainly fit inside the Manatea.
2277149
I'd say it's better because it's bigger. Not having to remove the infuser is an added bonus.
142620
to do that you would have to cut it apart and make two tea bags. You could probably do that, but in my estimation, it just isn't worth the trouble. I would also like a smaller size, but I managed to use all of my water over the course of a week or so. Hope that helped.
1956369
yes! you just have to squish the tea bag up a bit to fit it in. but it works just fine!
2090821
The holes at the base of the spout are appropriately small, though loose tea would probably go through them. The holes "are not pin hole" sized like you would see on an infuser. Stephanie in Virginia Beach