Strainers: materials, choice nuances and features of care

Tea infuser is an essential accessory for those who love tea drinking and tea ceremonies. Regardless of where the tea is brewed - in a teapot or a cup - the strainer holds the tea leaves, making it much more pleasant to drink it.

This product comes from the Middle Ages. He invented in China. Over time, a tea strainer won the whole of Europe. In ancient times, such filters were made of steel, which is not subject to corrosion and bloom. Nowadays, they are made of plastic, stainless metal, silver and silicone. Brewing tea with such a product has become easy and convenient. In addition, the preparation of a drink with such an accessory can save tea leaves and time.

Now the market presents a variety of such accessories. In addition, this filter can be used for coffee from the Turks. Coffee grounds are smaller in consistency than tea leaves. Consequently, In order to decant the coffee after brewing it into a cup, you will need a strainer with a fine mesh.

Filter-strainers are also used when brewing herbal teas and infusions. For such drinks, you can take any product to filter. Herbal extracts often have a large leaf. For these drinks, you can use those filters that are immersed in a mug. Drink should be brewed, and then pull out the strainer by the handle or chain.

The main features of a tea strainer for tea or coffee is that material is not deformed during long operation and resistant to high temperatures. Also, all the materials from which this accessory is made are non-toxic, absolutely safe and do not emit harmful compounds when in contact with boiling water.

Filters for welding are divided into several types:

• open or closed;
• tea cup;
• spring;
• brewing cup;
• standard filters.

Open are a small concave mesh. It can be with a handle for convenience or with another protrusion that clings either to the spout of the kettle or to be put on the cup. With a strainer with a handle, it is very convenient and quick to filter small brew from several mugs at once. This is the most ancient method for brewing tea. It was used in ancient times.

Bucket Filter it is distinguished by its design and brings a touch of aristocracy into the tea ceremony. The product is attached to the spout of the teapot. It is not necessary to hold anything, which makes its use very convenient. But there are also disadvantages: The bucket must be cleaned often, because it becomes clogged with small tea leaves.

Another type of filter - a spring for catching tea leaves. The upper end in the form of a small hook is hooked onto the spout of the kettle, the spring is lowered inside, where it expands and takes the form of a net. This type of filtering is suitable for opaque dishes.

Glasses-strainers Comes with some models of teapots. Brewed tea in a cup, put it in the kettle, and then you need to cover the kettle with something thick so that the drink is infused. After that, they pull out the glass and enjoy a beautiful and transparent drink. Such products are made from silver, aluminum or stainless steel.

The above filters are of the open type. Closed filters are also classified into several subspecies.

• Chain Infuser - a small, most often silver ball, on a chain. At the end of this chain is a counterweight, which when brewing hangs down from the cup and does not allow the ball to fall into the drink. When tea is present, the ball is pulled out, pulling the chain. Such accessories are made not only of silver, for the manufacture they also use stainless steel and other alloys.
• Filter in the form of a float - Another kind of closed tea strainers. The float screen is on the surface and does not sink. As soon as the tea has reached the desired strength in color, the product is pulled out by the handle, which is at the end in the form of a fishing rod.
• Sieve in the form of clothespins. Such a sieve is put on a cup or other dish. The part that is immersed in water is made in the form of various shapes with holes. Such models are most often plastic. Particularly popular filters in the form of animals and fruits.
• Spoon-strainer or filter press looks like tongs. Pressing the double knob or button opens the filter, thus cleaning it from the tea leaves is not difficult. Such forceps are very practical. If you have to pour tea leaves into a separate spoon with a separate spoon, you can take tea directly from the can with such a strainer. In some configurations for this accessory is stand for a spoon. Such an addition simplifies use and avoids traces of tea on the surface of the table. Spoon-strainers are made of silver. Some models show beautiful patterns and patterns, which makes this product look more aesthetic.
• Tea strainer with kettle. This fashion accessory is from France. Such filters have a high service life. They are made of steel or plastic and are easy to operate. On the lid of the kettle is a handle. Pressing it, the press presses down the leaves of the tea leaves. At the same time, you can tilt the dishes and not be afraid that the tea leaves will slip into the drink.

Finally, Standard types of strainers are in demand with many buyers. They are easy to use, have a minimalist design and an affordable price. These are the most common filters of different sizes, with or without handles. Such products can be put on the teapot spout. Some can be used to filter the brewing through the sieve itself into a cup or other dish.

There are also simple forceps for brewing tea. Outwardly, they are similar to a nut. The product consists of two half-spoons, which when closed, resemble a nut. Such put on a cup or spout kettle.

Types and forms of filters for tea a great many. Some manufacturers make small strainers in the form of various cartoon characters. Egg shaped forms are also very popular. The upper part is made in the form of fruit or animals, and the lower part, which is immersed in a cup, has an ovoid shape with holes.

Filters for welding in the form of dolls, swans, bears, cats, snakes, smiling strawberries are suitable not only for children, but also for adults. Such bright and fun accessories elevate your mood and make the tea drinking process more interesting. These cute products are made not only from silicone or steel.

Now a lot of companies produce tea strainers for welding silver, gold, bronze and even platinum. A colorful color palette makes filters a great gift for everyone. You can pick up a beautiful tea pair with a strainer, and such a cute sign of attention will lift the spirits of adults, children and grandparents.

In a wide range of presented strainers, charms. They are made of various materials, but silver is the most useful. Tea using a silver filter charm acquires a refined taste.

Filter-strainers come without a handle or with a handle. Instead of a handle, there may be a small protrusion at the end of the product that clings to the edge of the cup.All products are made of materials that do not oxidize and are resistant to high temperatures, so do not be afraid that the handle or protrusion will melt when in contact with a hot cup.

When choosing a good, quality product you should pay attention to several aspects in this matter. The first is to determine the integrity of the product. The distance between the parts should be minimal. If the filter is not sealed, you will have to catch small tea leaves from the cup. The simplicity of the filter also plays a big role. You should choose a product where the lid is closed or worn. More complex structures quickly lose interest, and their use will take longer.

Filter-strainers have sufficiently reliable mounting. But you still need to make sure and check all the details of the mechanism so that at the most inopportune moment the handle or protrusion does not sink into the cup with a drink.

For any dishes need care. When it comes into contact with tea or coffee, the strainer may darken and plaque may appear in some places, which gives the product an untidy appearance. And brewing tea is no longer such an aesthetic ceremony. To clean a small tea strainer, you will need:

• Toothbrush;
• 100 ml of water;
• ammonia (2 tablespoons).

First you need to mix water with ammonia. After lowering the strainer in a container with water and ammonia. You can keep the product from 3 hours to 12 hours, depending on the degree of plaque. Then you should clean the filter with a toothbrush and rinse well with water.

There is another way to care for this accessory. With the help of citric acid clean teapots, dishes from copper and various alloys, clean off the plaque. To remove bloom from the filter with citric acid, pour two glasses of water into the container with the addition of two teaspoons of citric acid. In such a solution it is necessary to lower the strainer and hold there for some time. After that, the solution with the filter can be boiled. This will speed up the result. Also for cleaning these products suitable soda solution.

Nowadays, the use of brewed tea strainers for tea is not only fun, but also stylish. It is possible to brew tea without a strainer, but it is not so convenient.

There are many varieties of tea - from small-leaf to large-leaf, which require the maximum degree of brewing over time. If the tea leaves get into the drink, this makes the tea drinking process not so pleasant.

This accessory is suitable as a gift. Those who are interested in tea ceremonies, and those who like to drink tea in the company or enjoy a drink alone, will like the strainer filter. By production of these filters high-quality corrosion-proof metal and food plastic are used.

In the next video you are waiting for unusual silicone tea strainers.