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Tea Strainer

There are few ways to make Loose Tea more efficient, convenient and enjoyable than with our exceptional-quality Loose Leaf Tea Strainer. We stock many varieties here at The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company, each bound to impress casual drinkers and connoisseurs alike.

The only other thing you’ll probably need is the Tea itself, of which we stock over 1,000 different types.

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How to Use a Tea Strainer

They do exactly what their name suggests: Strain Tea leaves when pouring out a cuppa. Such an item is perfect when brewing in a Teapot. However, depending on the type of strainer you buy, it might also serve as a Tea Infuser.

The instructions below are for these kinds of accessories. Simply follow the guide, and you’ll be enjoying delicious Loose Leaf Tea in no time:

  1. Choose your favourite Tea and place it inside the Tea Strainer.
  2. Put the accessory in a cup or mug, ready for brewing.
  3. Pour freshly boiled water from the kettle into the cup.
  4. Allow it to steep for an appropriate period, based on the type of Tea.
  5. Remove the Tea Leaves Strainer, add any accompaniments to your infusion, and indulge.

Stainless Steel  Ones Available Here

You don’t have to pitch a Tea Infuser vs a Strainer, although a regular one for a Teapot is still a popular option among traditionalists. The bottom line is that they come in a vast multitude of shapes and sizes.

Perhaps most sought after, though, are those made of stainless steel for their hardiness and versatility – our decorative ones and drip bowl among them.

Bamboo Loose Tea Strainer for Tradition

One can take tradition further still with a Bamboo Loose Tea Strainer. This particular accessory often goes hand in hand with quintessentially Japanese infusions, including Uchiyama Green Tea, Japanese Bancha Blend, and Japanese Sencha Genmai Cha. Be sure to browse our many types before choosing the one for you.