Tea strainers are indispensable tools when it comes to drinking tea made from these loose tea leaves. It is unthinkable for anyone to sip their tea and enjoy it in peace when he or she has to manuveur their tea cup around in order to avoid getting stray tea leaves on their upper lips or in their mouths.
Although some tea drinkers use large tea balls to replace tea strainers, it is absolutely vital that the tea leaves are freely swished around in the hot water.
Tea balls that are too small will compact the herbs or
leaves and keep them from giving off their full flavor and
aroma.
Tea strainers are able to accomplish this as their fine steel mesh are able to capture any stray leaves that gush out from the spout while tea is being poured. Tea strainers come in two designs. |
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One resembles a mini sieve with an elongated handle. These tea strainers are held over each cup while the tea is being poured. They are excellent to use when making large quantities such as a jug of iced tea.
The other type of strainer is slightly smaller and has
two winged tabs on opposite ends. These tabs rest on the rims of the tea cup, so that the pourer does not have to hold the strainer in place. For people who like to squeeze fresh lemon into their tea, these type of tea strainers also work well to hold any pips or pulp that fall out.
Like all other apparatus that come in contact with tea, tea strainers must be washed carefully after each use to remove the tannin. The fine and gentle bristles of a toothbrush are most appropriate for this job. With some simple effort, your tea strainer can give you many years of drinking enjoyment.
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