Best Tea Filters

Easiest to Use

Double-handled 18/8 steel mesh basket tea infuser fits most cups, mugs and tea pots.

Large capacity slender basket designed to support tea circulation for full flavor steeping. Fine mesh works with rooibos, herbal and green teas, steeping faster. Holes allow free flowing water but tea stays inside. Sturdy snap lid keeps tea warm. Cleans up easily, dishwasher safe.

Stainless Steel Tea Strainer Folding Handle

Dual-purpose cap/tray is too shallow to hold excess tea liquor after steeping. Handles get too hot after use.

Best Bang for the Buck

Fenshine

Bargain Pick

Immersible, large-capacity, 304-grade stainless-steel tea infuser with insulated lid and foldable handles.

Extra fine mesh with 6000 0.5 mm water holes for better steeping. Suitable for black, rooibos, herbal, green and scented teas. Snap lid keeps tea warm, converts to tray after use, rubber cover presents scalding. Fits in most cups and won't fall in. Easy to clean and store.

2 Pack Tea Ball Infuser Plus Tray

For some, tea infuser is wider than expected and handle loosens over time. Not deep enough for others.

House Again

Customer Favorite

18/8 steel extra-fine mesh tea infuser with screw lid, chain and drip tray, two-pack.

Rust-preventing stainless-steel fine mesh supports all teas, herbs and spices. Infuser has 1/4-cup capacity. Threaded screw lid is easy to open and close and seals tightly. 4.7-inch chain hangs from teapots, mugs and cups. Cleans up easily, dishwasher safe.

Combo Kit - Tea Strainer and Infuser Plus Spoon

Too big for portable tea drinking. Mesh isn't fine enough to work with powdered chai tea, and steel walls are too thin.

Chefast

Most Versatile

Set of two 304-grade stainless-steel fine-mesh infusers, includes tea scoop with integrated bag clip.

Multisize tea strainer set with extra-fine mesh and snap lids for single use or multiple cups. Fine holes prevent floating debris, is suitable for all teas, and infuses spices and herbs in cooking. Comes with instructions for care and use. Cleans easily by running cool water over it.

3 Pack Snap Ball Tea Strainer with Handle

Hard to open and close for some. Fastening mechanism is poorly designed and difficult to use.

Celihox

Portable Convenience

Single-serve snap ball 310-grade stainless steel strainer mesh tea infuser with squeezable handle.

Well-designed, loose-leaf tea and mulling spices pincer scoop and infuser all in one, with strong grip, squeeze and closing spring tension. Works well for medium leaf teas. Fine mesh prevents leaking and tea leaf escape. Easy to clean. Rinse, reuse or place in the dishwasher.