☕ The Perfect Tea Brewing Companion: OXO Brew Tea Infuser Basket Unveiled! Review

An excellent brewing unit. The wingspan is large enough to fit in any mug. The thin silicone lining under the wings keeps them cool so you won't burn yourself if you remove them from the mug after soaking them in hot water. The lid/coaster is a nice touch too, as it keeps your drink hot while it's brewing, feels cool to the touch when you lift the cup, and is a handy saucer for the brewer to keep drips to a minimum.

I needed to replace the basket in my teapot and bought this basket alongside other similar products because: 1) the lid can be flipped over and used as a trivet rather than being used with the right side up (steam side down?) 2) A thin layer of silicone under the grips improves grip and means the edges aren't sharp. The size is ideal for loose tea and fits in regular cups. It's slightly wider for narrow-mouth 8-ounce cans, but fits wide-mouth jars.

I have many breweries and this is the only one that stands out for its build quality. You can feel how much stronger it is compared to other infusors. I've had occasions where the bottom or top of other brewers have suddenly snapped off and made a huge mess. I'm pretty sure that won't happen with this one. Other infusors boast of "premium surgical steel" and all that nonsense, but they all seem cheap in comparison even though they cost the same. One of the nice things about this brewer is the…

I use a mix of loose and packaged tea depending on my preference and I've struggled to get a really good infusion with my loose leaf tea. I have one of those animal shaped teapots which are very cute but useless for making tea. The same goes for silver bullet brewers; I think the tea leaves are too full. This teapot is great for providing enough hot water space to move loose tea around for a good brew. The size is perfect, I use it in a standard cup. The only trick is to clean it; I've found…

I'll tell you why your tea tastes like cardboard, but after using this brewer it won't. Let's start with the fact that 9 years ago, in 2011, I became an avid lover of tea and herbal teas. I'm an herbalist and the tools we use really make a difference when it comes to brewing herbal concoctions that aren't bitter or tasteless but retain their healing properties. . The container you brew in is also VERY important, and with 95% of herbs coming in loose and in bulk rather than individual bags, it's