How do you get the leaves out and do they steep all the time they are in the pot?
2026587
I don't get the leaves out at all. I just keep adding water to it throughout the day - the way Chinese drink tea!
2026588
I keep the leaves in until the top is empty -- i usually drink it all over 24 hours. Then I dump the leaves into the trash or compost pile. The lid/filter is very easy to clean. I use a dish brush, and it take 5 seconds. I have had mine 3 years and love it -- i dropped it today, though, and it broke. I am buying another one today. : )
2260284
Just put coffee in and let it steep a minute then push handle down. Works perfectly rarely any grounds in coffee.. Make a good cup of coffee.
948750
That is how I use it. I have also removed the diffuser and just used a few tea bags. It depends on if I'm feeling too lazy to clean out the diffuser. :) Some people will put boiling water in the pot for a bit and dump it out before doing the brewing. I don't, it seems to stay hot enough without adding that step.
18885
I usually give the plants a little drink just before I add the fertilizer , and then a little more water afterwards , the plant pots sit in drip containers and as long as there isn't an over abundance of water , I just let the plants drink as they need to . I haven't had any problems feeding my plants this way . If I do get any fertilizer directly on the leaves , I use the spray nozzle on the kitchen sink to lightly rinse them off . I hope this helps , good luck , and have a wonderful day , or night whichever it may be .
166941
Put your loose leaf tea into the container, put the silver strainer in place and pour hot water into the container. Let the tea steep then pour into your cup
966177
The infuser I got is different from the one pictured The one I have does not keep the leaves out.Sorry... Good luck o-_/L> BOB()7=()
2274917
I see that everybody recommended using a drill to put a few holes in the bottom. I used an ice pick for the smaller onebut I think a drill would be better because these pretty little pots are tough! If you plan to leave the tray in the bottom of the pot, I would put about 4 small holes, about 2mm in diameter. Then if you put the pot on a raised trivet or use some pot feet, you shouldn't have a problem with roots staying wet too long. Almost forgot! Turn the pot upside down and drill through the bottom (obviously :->) but then check the inside and make sure the hole is clean - no residue clingingto the hole. I see that everybody recommended using a drill to put a few holes in the bottom. I used an ice pick for the smaller onebut I think a drill would be better because these pretty little pots are tough! If you plan to leave the tray in the bottom of the pot, I would put about 4 small holes, about 2mm in diameter. Then if you put the pot on a raised trivet or use some pot feet, you shouldn't have a problem with roots staying wet too long. Almost forgot! Turn the pot upside down and drill through the bottom (obviously :->) but then check the inside and make sure the hole is clean - no... » Read More I see that everybody recommended using a drill to put a few holes in the bottom. I used an ice pick for the smaller onebut I think a drill would be better because these pretty little pots are tough! If you plan to leave the tray in the bottom of the pot, I would put about 4 small holes, about 2mm in diameter. Then if you put the pot on a raised trivet or use some pot feet, you shouldn't have a problem with roots staying wet too long. Almost forgot! Turn the pot upside down and drill through the bottom (obviously :->) but then check the inside and make sure the hole is clean - no residue clingingto the hole. « Show Less
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!
804079
I use the solofill reusable kcup it works well with loose leaf tea. you need to break up the leaves first but gives a passable cup when I amkm in a hurry and don''t have the time to steep a cup of tea
1960832
nope. I just pop mine in the sink since the pot is usually steeping on the the counter. It's a great pot!
948755
Yes, put loose tea in the diffuser and pour boiling water for black tea and not quite boiling water for green/white/herbal teas over the tea leaves and into the pot. Make sure you make 2-3 cups (typically 1 level tsp of tea per 8 oz of water) to cover the tea in the diffuser. One cup is not enough. Steep black tea for 3-5 mins and green tea for 2-3 mins. Enjoy.
2267346
That is precisely how I use it. I get approximately a month of use. Then I go to individual pots. Need to keep an eye on the roots towards the end. They will grow together making it harder to remove plants....fyi
138624
The pot is for steeping tea. The heaviness of the pot keeps the water temperature hot much longer during steeping so the tea poured is at the right temp. Tea can be steeped by putting loose tea directly in the pot and after 4 minutes pouring it directly into a cup through a tea strainer (or) let the leaves come into cup. Tea can also be put in a tea ball (anything with a handle will keep the lid from closing completely allowing the water to cool somewhat). You can also, of course, use tea bags.
370803
Use deep pot, put purified water and tea, boil then low heat 10-12minutes. Take pot from heat and let it stay 12 hours and heat again until the surface move.Use cloth for strain. Keep in ref.
1158362
I detach any bond of the soil to the perimeter of the pot with a butter knife then grab the base of the plant and lift gently,...sprinkle crystals underneath root ball,...gently lower plant back into pot and water!!Use a little as these crystals expand huge in water,....each??Test a tenth of a teaspoon of crystals in 8 oz of water and learn their expansion before you pour them about because they will expand and push your plant right out of your pot?????Enjoy!!Bless,Bill
1513920
Either method will work. I prefer loose leaf for natural flavor. The first pot is to wash "remove any unwanted substance in the tea leaf". Enjoy the 2nd and 3rd pot.
1734419
I agree with the suggestion to water the plant before using the spike (I use a moisture meter to check the soil), and to be sure to soak the spikes for 15 min. before putting them in the pot. Before putting the lid on the spike I blow on it (with the tube in the water) to be sure it's not plugged; then I suck on it to bring the water up to the lid to start the siphoning process. However, the reservoir needs to be below the plant - not above it!I've had other problems with the spikes (tubes getting plugged, probes getting empty and dry for no apparent reason - but haven't had a problem with spikes emptying in a few hours. That mystifies me. Good luck! I agree with the suggestion to water the plant before using the spike (I use a moisture meter to check the soil), and to be sure to soak the spikes for 15 min. before putting them in the pot. Before putting the lid on the spike I blow on it (with the tube in the water) to be sure it's not plugged; then I suck on it to bring the water up to the lid to start the siphoning process. However, the reservoir needs to be below the plant - not above it!I've had other problems with the spikes (tubes getting plugged, probes getting empty and dry for no apparent reason - but haven't had a... » Read More I agree with the suggestion to water the plant before using the spike (I use a moisture meter to check the soil), and to be sure to soak the spikes for 15 min. before putting them in the pot. Before putting the lid on the spike I blow on it (with the tube in the water) to be sure it's not plugged; then I suck on it to bring the water up to the lid to start the siphoning process. However, the reservoir needs to be below the plant - not above it!I've had other problems with the spikes (tubes getting plugged, probes getting empty and dry for no apparent reason - but haven't had a problem with spikes emptying in a few hours. That mystifies me. Good luck! « Show Less