Stainless Steel Tea Strainer

A fine mesh strainer that sits over any mug or pot, so you can drink loose leaf without the plastic that hides in most tea bags.

Most tea bags contain polypropylene in the sealing mesh, which is why they don't fully break down on a compost heap and why they shed microplastics into the cup. Loose leaf sidesteps the problem entirely, and this is the simplest way to make the switch.

The mesh is fine enough to hold back even small broken leaves and dust, so you get a clean cup rather than a layer of sediment at the bottom. Twin handles rest on the rim and keep your fingers clear of the steam when you lift it out.

Stainless steel means no staining, no tainted flavour and nothing to replace. Buy it once and it will outlast the kettle.

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• Food-grade stainless steel
• Fine mesh catches small leaves and tea dust
• Twin handles rest on the rim of a mug or pot
• Dishwasher safe and rust free
• Plastic free, with no lining or coating
  

How To Use

Add a heaped teaspoon of loose leaf per cup, sit the strainer on your mug or teapot, and pour over hot water. Leave to steep to your preferred strength, then lift out by the handles.

Tip the used leaves into your food waste or compost, rinse under warm water, and dry fully before putting it away.

FAQs

Will it fit my mug?
The handles are designed to sit across the rim of a standard mug, cup or teapot rather than drop inside, so it works with most shapes. Very wide bowls or very narrow flasks are the exceptions.

Does loose leaf really work out better than tea bags?
Environmentally, yes. Most tea bags are heat-sealed with plastic, so they leave residue behind in compost and shed microplastics in the cup. Loose leaf has no packaging beyond the pouch or tin. It also tends to be better tea, since bags are usually filled with the smaller broken grades.

Will it stain or hold flavours?
No. Stainless steel doesn't absorb tannins the way plastic does, so a strong black tea won't leave anything behind for the next brew. A rinse straight after use is all it needs.

Can I use it for herbs and coffee?
It works well for loose herbal infusions, fresh mint and dried flowers. It's too coarse for ground coffee, which needs a much finer filter.