Easy to Clean Infuser

Barry F Margolius

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Sep 21, 2008, 11:56:23 PM9/21/08

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I'm looking for an infuser that is very easy to clean. I don't have
access to a sink with a disposal, so I have to empty the damp tea
leaves into a trash can. This probably means plastic (or metal), but
if anybody out there has experience with an infuser that cleans up
quickly and easily, I'd appreciate some help.

Thanks,

-barry

Rainy

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Sep 22, 2008, 12:40:21 AM9/22/08

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A gaiwan may be the best choice then, clean
it out with a small wooden spoon, or a plastic
spoon. Then flush with a bit of water.

Bodum mugs with glass infusers are also
very good for an office. Generally I'd want an
infuser with a few holes and no mesh, and
the best material would be glass.

Square Peg

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Sep 22, 2008, 4:09:04 AM9/22/08

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On Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:56:23 -0400, Barry F Margolius <b...@pobox.com>
wrote:

Before I bought an IngenuiTEA, I used to use a common cooking
strainer. I have one that is about 3-4" in diameter, has a very fine
screen mesh, and a wooden handle. I would brew the tea in the teapot
without an infuser, then pour it into me cup or thermos through the
strainer.

The strainer is easily emptied by turning it over and rapping it
sharply on the edge of the garbage can. It has two little ears that
make this very easy.

Here's one at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Oxo-Good-Grips-3-Inch-Strainer/dp/B001713L84/ref=pd_bbs_10?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1222070816&sr=8-10

I think you can find one for $1-2 at any supermarket or drug store (in
the USA).

Scott Dorsey

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Sep 22, 2008, 3:26:48 PM9/22/08

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In article <vm5ed4lr0m95uvknq...@4ax.com>,

Barry F Margolius <b...@pobox.com> wrote:

I have liked the People's Brew Basket from Republic of Tea. You should
wash it in the sink now and then, though.
--scott
--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

Lars

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Sep 22, 2008, 3:25:23 PM9/22/08

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I like cotton bag infusers. This one here I buy at Stockholm Tea
Centre, but it is made in Germany. Should be available in well stocked
tea shops;
http://www.teacentre.se/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=49&products_id=248

It sells for abt $4 US.

Lars
Stockholm

samanth...@gayot.com

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Sep 30, 2008, 1:56:14 PM9/30/08

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You might want to try TeaSpot's Steepin Cup. It's really easy, no mess
and easy to clean. there is more information about it here--
http://www.qualiteas.com/gifts/steepin_cup.html

sjon...@cogeco.ca

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Sep 30, 2008, 4:40:55 PM9/30/08

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http://www.mrsteas.com/images/cup_infusers_2_2.JPG

i use one like in this picture, not the actual one though
mine is basic white as i am a guy.
was 9 bux in store

at work i cut 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper (standard paper size) in half
and have a neat pile on my desk

after steeping i tip the infuser on the paper, use finger to wipe out
leaves, fold up paper and usualy staple shit. so it does not open in
wastebasket.and am fine
i never wash out the infuser part.

for white i use the same ceramic/porcelin infuser, but use a clear
mug, so i can enjoy the color
i do have two infusers at work, so i can do two steepings of white,
leave it
then do to of another tea in second infuser

sometimes to mix it up, near the end of day. i get the leaves that i
have steeped a few times each in seperate infuser, and put in one
infuser and get a nice final mix brew.

al

Barry F Margolius

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Oct 4, 2008, 2:09:16 PM10/4/08

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Thanks to all who replied. I have some good leads to follow up on. I
must admit that I am kind of leanind towards the simple strainer
solution. Not very aesthetic, but easy to use, easy to clean, and
hard to break.

Thanks again,

-barry

Barry F Margolius <b...@pobox.com> wrote: