Multi-use teabag devices

TimW · 2026-03-16T09:29:17+00:00

I like to drink tea all day, a mug at a time, normally made with a bag in the mug like anybody does. I wish to use a quantity of loose tea that I have been given and I don't want to faff about with a pot and a strainer so need a reusable, single cup, tea infusion device such as I am sure I have seen somewhere.Tea being an important thing I want to get it right. What do I need? metal? plastic? pour-through? dangle and dunk?Tim W

Mar 16, 2026 Last reply: 3 months ago 24 Replies

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The Natural Philosopher 4 months ago

Lemon (bergamot?) balm is a complete weed and is free.

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Jim the Geordie 4 months ago

I assume that means heat up the existing brew, but when in a rush, I have been known to put a teabag in cold water and microwave it for ~2 minutes (sorry).

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David 4 months ago

I have a glass pot with a stainless steel mesh container in the centre. You fill the container and pour in hot water and this acts as an infuser.

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This illustrates the principle but my pot is much more streamlined.

I generally use it for loose leaf green tea.

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Dave R

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Sam Plusnet 4 months ago

<Holds head in hands> "Make it stop!"

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Andrew 3 months ago

Or do it the other way round with a South American tea straw

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