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It's just what I was looking for. The only drawback is that with really fine teas (like Rooibos), the filter holes allow a lot to escape into the main part of the pot. On the plus side, that makes clean-up really easy.The best thing about it is that I get 1.5L of my favourite loose-leaf tea without having to fuss with infusers and you can stop the brewing when it reaches the right strength. Oh yes, one more thing--the pouring spout is virtually drip-free.
Being a novice tea drinker, this is my first tea press and so far, I have been happy with it. I wrap a dish towel around it to help retain the heat. It looks good and seems to get the job done relative to making tea. Its main drawback is that it doesn't do a good job of keeping the tea warm enough. Cleaning the tea out of the infuser is somewhat of a pain, but I think it is just the "nature of the beast" and not a design problem. I would definately recommend this product.
But because the press would ruin the visual, I wish there were a cover for those times when I don't need a press.Another improvement that would add to the perfection is an insert that does not stain, such as a glass one. As a constant tea drinker who prefers using loose tea, this has been a welcome find for me and I have also given it as a gift. I love that when I use it for the Numi Tea flower , the opening flower is seen in all its glory. I know that the British purists think that the tea tastes better made in a stained strainer or pot, but I am not one of those. My purist nature loves a shiny, clean pot and insert,But I still love it and would buy it again if an earthquake caused it to break.
I got this for my Grandmother's birthday and she absolutely loves it. She says it is wonderful.
It worked well. But the third day I had it, I broke it. The glass is thin, you need to be careful with this one. I wish they had one like this made out of something thicker.
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