{"product_id":"stainless-steel-tea-strainer","title":"Stainless Steel Tea Strainer","description":"\u003ch1\u003eStainless Steel Tea Strainer\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel means no staining, no tainted flavour and nothing to replace. Buy it once and it will outlast the kettle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive locally? Shop loose leaf tea in-store at The Pear with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-grade stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine mesh catches small leaves and tea dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin handles rest on the rim of a mug or pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe and rust free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic free, with no lining or coating\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip the used leaves into your food waste or compost, rinse under warm water, and dry fully before putting it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my mug?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes loose leaf really work out better than tea bags?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnvironmentally, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it stain or hold flavours?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for herbs and coffee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt works well for loose herbal infusions, fresh mint and dried flowers. It's too coarse for ground coffee, which needs a much finer filter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Re:gn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64041517384057,"sku":"5060975470227","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/6110\/7260\/files\/temporaryimagesforwebsitepearproducts_91.png?v=1786371547","url":"https:\/\/greenpeareco.com\/products\/stainless-steel-tea-strainer","provider":"Green Pear Eco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}