Description
This stainless steel tea infuser is shaped like a tiny house, with the word TEA picked out in small holes across its pitched roof and an arched door dotted into the front wall. Both gable ends carry their own scatter of holes, like little windows, so the tea can steep through every side of the house. It is bright stainless steel all over, with a fine chain fixed to the top of the roof. The house itself is about 3.5cm long and 3cm high, not counting the chain, and the whole piece weighs only 11 grams, so it hangs lightly in the cup.
We see it as an everyday tool for anyone who brews a single cup or mug at a time, whether in the kitchen at home or at work. Spoon your chosen loose tea into the house, close the roof and lower it into freshly poured hot water. The small hook at the end of the chain sits over the rim of the mug, keeping the chain within easy reach while the tea steeps. When the brew is as strong as you like it, lift the house out by the chain and set it aside. Its small size suits a single serving, from a quiet morning cup to an afternoon break.
The roof is hinged and lifts fully open, so filling the house and tipping out the used leaves is quick and tidy. It can go in the dishwasher on the top rack only, or you can simply rinse it under the tap after each brew and leave it to dry with the roof open. For a small present, tuck it into a box with a favourite tea and a mug; on its own, it is a cheerful little thing to keep by the kettle.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Stainless steel |
| Length |
3.5cm |
| Width |
2.4cm |
| Height |
14.8cm |
| Weight |
0.011KG |
| Care |
Can be washed in the dishwasher. Dishwasher safe (top rack only). |
Frequently Asked
How big is the house tea infuser?
The house itself is about 3.5cm long and 3cm high, not counting the attached chain, so it drops easily into a cup or mug.
What is the tea infuser made of?
The tea infuser is made from stainless steel, with a bright silver finish on the little house and its fine attached chain.
How do I fill the infuser with tea?
Lift the hinged roof, spoon in your loose tea, close the roof again and lower the house into your cup or mug by its chain.
Can the tea infuser go in the dishwasher?
Yes, it can be washed in the dishwasher on the top rack only, and a quick rinse under the tap after each brew works well too.
How does it stay in place in the mug?
A small hook at the end of the chain sits over the rim of the cup or mug, keeping the chain within reach while your tea steeps.