There are many mug infusers sold on the market, but the best one I have come across is the one offered on Amazon.com This fine mesh mug infuser is perfect and has received many positive customer reviews. Currently priced at around $9, this infuser will offer even the largest of loose tea leaves to fully open and steep, releasing all of their essential oils for aroma, flavor, and benefits.
This medium-sized infuser will fit into most mugs and small tea pots. It has stainless steel mesh on all sides and the bottom which makes clean up an easy task. All one has to do is tip it over and let running water rinse all of the leaves away!
Other mug infusers usually just have the mesh on the sides and have a solid plate with or without small holes on the bottom which makes cleaning these types of infusers a little harder since tea leaves get stuck there.
This infuser is also very durable, and with good care will last years. I have mine going strong for over 2 years now at time of this writing, and when it comes out of the dishwasher it looks brand new. (dishwasher safe on top rack)
Since this infuser is a small size, it is perfect for enjoying loose leaf tea on the go. Some folks purchase two, and leave one at home and the other at work.
There are also loose leaf mesh bag infusers that are offered by Amazon.com which are another convenient way to brew tea. Once the tea is ready, you just simply throw the bag away. The only thing is, with bags you’re not allowing the leaves to expand which some tea connoisseurs recommend. But that is up to your palate to decide...both these pieces of teaware are excellent.
So when it comes to steeping loose tea, this tea mug infuser is probably the best you can get for the money! You buy it once, and it may very well be the last one you will need!
