Best Tea Strainers

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This multipurpose, mini tea strainer can also be used for making cocktails or sifting during baking.

The size works great for making a cup of tea with its 3-inch diameter and 5-inch-long handle, and it can be simply laid across the cup rim. Made with stainless steel, twilled mesh, and a silicone handle that is heat-resistant and nonslip.

2-Pack Tea Infuser Baskets

The handle is not very durable and has been known to break.

Best Bang for the Buck

Maqqet

Customer Favorite

This option gives you more value for the price as it comes with 2 baskets for straining and diffusing loose tea leaves.

Covered with a silicone layer to prevent any burning from the inner stainless steel basket. Has a 4.9-inch handle to cover the diameter of most mug openings. Can be used for straining or diffusing tea. Comes with a lid that can also be used as a drip tray.

The metal is relatively thin, giving it a more flimsy feel.

Great for tea kettles or taller mugs, as the 4.7-inch long extension chain can be used to drop in and pull out the mesh ball.

Has extra fine mesh holes for filtering out unwanted particles. Has a push-on lid that can be used as a drip tray, and it is dishwasher-safe for less mess and easy care. Made with stainless steel and will fit most kettle and mug openings.

Baby Nessie Loose Leaf Tea Infuser

This isn’t very sturdy, and it has a tendency to fall over when pouring the liquid through it.

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Best as a Gift

This novelty strainer and herbal diffuser adds a cute and functional touch to one’s tea-drinking experience.

Tea leaves go into the bottom part of the body, and the long neck is utilized as a built-in steeping spoon. Made with a food-grade and BPA-free silicone. Contents are easy to dump out, and the product is dishwasher-safe.

2pcs Stainless Steel Mesh Tea Ball

The holes in this product are bigger than other strainers, and tea leaves tend to get loose during the brewing process.

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Easy to Use

The simple design of this item includes 2 sets of stainless steel mesh tea balls.

Compact size of the mesh ball makes for a space-saving item. The 1.69-inch-long extension hooks on the side of the cup for secure brewing. Made with a food-grade stainless steel, and the mesh holes work best for filtering out larger loose tea leaves. Has a clasp closure to keep tea in place.