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Certain Infusers Were Easier to Load Than Others

Out of all the basket and ball tea infusers we tested, we found the basket models were much easier to load. All you had to do was drop the tea into the infusers open top, then set it on a mug.

Ball tea infusers, though, required a bit more work. For example, we had to add tea leaves and then twist the handle of The OXO BREW Twisting Tea Ball Infuser to close it. There was also the Jexcull Snap Ball Tea Strainer that relied, annoyingly, on squeezing both of the infuser’s stainless steel arms together to split the mesh orb in two. Much tougher!

The Best Tea Infusers

What we liked: The Norpro was one the easiest ball tea infusers to use. While others required spinning or pinching to open and close the two halves of their orbs, the Norpro consisted of two simply designed but generously sized halves connected by a hinge and closed with a clasp. We really liked the size of this infuser; there was even room for a flower bud to completely unfurl within its confines. Only during our fine tea leaf testing did we notice a small singular leaf escaped it. Unloading this particular infuser was also very easy. We were pleased with the chain that connected the infuser and the adorable mini teapot weight. The chain meant we didn’t have to fish out the infuser after steeping, and the weight ensured that the chain didnt go completely overboard. We’d recommend this infuser for those looking to make a single serving of tea.

What we didn’t like: While we were very pleased, overall, with the Norpro infuser, we did wish that the chain had just a little bit more length. We conducted our testing using a 20-ounce mug, and there was very little give to the chain as it extended down the outside of the cup. This meant the infuser was not resting at the bottom of the mug.

How to Safely Use Tea from Toxic Teabags.

FAQ

Is it safe to use plastic tea strainer?

Is it safe to brew tea in plastic?

Is the plastic in tea bags bad for you?

What is the safest tea bag material?

Are tea bags safe?

These are less of a health risk than the usually pyramid-shaped tea bags, which are usually made entirely from plastic. You can choose brands that don’t use bisphenol-A (BPA), phthalates, or polypropylene. Other great options are tea bags made from organic cotton, hemp, or certain plant fibers.

Should tea bags be plastic-free?

“Choosing plastic-free tea bags is one solution, or better still, buy loose leaf tea and use a strainer. But we need tougher government measures, too. Despite action on a number of single-use plastic products, such as carrier bags, coffee stirrers and straws, the problem is still getting worse.

Can you drink tea from plastic?

Plastic is everywhere. There are plastic bottles, plastic cups, plastic cutlery, and so much more. Admittedly, plastic is going to be one of the worst materials to drink tea from. There are several reasons for that. Plastic can absorb and retain the taste and aroma of what has been stored in it.

Are plastic tea bags bad for the environment?

Companies using plastics in their tea bags may be more common than you think. Some common brands include Argo Tea, Tazo, Harney & Sons, and Tetly. Microplastics in tea pose risks to the environment as well as our health.