How large are the holes in the strainer? Can I use powdered black tea or will it leak?
68722
I've never used black powder or any powdered drink with a strainer before since I would assume you want the powder to mix with the water. But if it's anything like powdered sugar or granulated sugar, some of it will plan through. The holes are fine, but not super fine where it would keep the powder away from the water.
68723
Yes you should be able to use powdered black tea as we occasionally used powdered green tea and it works quite nicely
68724
I don't buy powdered, but I bet it would cause a little clogging when drinking it. The strainer holes are very small, smaller than a"tea ball." It is recommended for loose teas, as it will flow better. I love this mug, it is completely solid and makes the tea even better. Maybe you should try loose teas as well. You can't go wrong with this thing, it is thick glass and durable. It has a little weight to it, meaning it isn't a cheap mug.
68725
They're pinprick holes. I can run some lightweight fishing line or a small needle through one of the holes but my standard size safety pins and thumbtacks wont fit. I've not tried powdered tea and to be honest I'm not sure how fine the powder is but this is one of the finest strainers I've run into.
1320979
You would have to have a strainer of some sort. This pot is great for boiling the water and pouring in the cup but the loose leaf tea would require an additional fine strainer.
1582204
the steamer insert holes are just under 1/8th inch in diameter, the large insert the holes are just a little over 1/8th inch in diameter, I have cooked angel hair pasta in it and had no problem with it going through - not something I could say about the colander I used to drain it in.
21026
If it isn't 1/32 inch, it's gotta be close. The holes are as small as I've ever seen in a strainer.
1920732
Yes!! You can definitely use it for coffee or hot chocolate without the strainer. The lid creats a beautiful seal keeping in whatever liquids you pour into it. I have a habit of just tossing it in my purse or backpack and there have been no leaks despite it bumping into and rolling around with whatevers in my bag.
104760
It depends upon the courseness of your loose tea. There is a grate of sorts, but not a fine mesh.
2153605
holes on the bottom as well, although slightly smaller than the ones on the side, which is good. It really is a terrific tea strainer - I use it every day.
1424521
The holes are small, you can get a straight pin through them.If your tea is fine like that in a tea bag it will not work.
709509
No, it is a nice size-14 oz. I think. I am really happy with mine. You can certainly get enough tea in to make a tasty cup. The strainer on mine is 2 3/4 by 1 1/2.
1842809
Why not put your tea in loose then use a tea strainer over your cup (old school)
1915660
Not as fine as mesh, but very fine. I strain tea that gets 'loose' front regular tea bags. Hope this helps.
1618478
I don't see why not although you would have to use tea bags. Loose tea would get through the strainer insert since the holes are not that fine.
1121115
Beans definitely, rice - maybe cooked rice if you are careful. I never tried. It is close spaced mesh but not fine like a tea strainer. I am afraid some dry rice might slip through.
2199550
I wouldn't recommend ground spices in this tea strainer. I'm thinking 'paper strainers' might be the way to go for ground spices.
158155
The bottom of the tea strainer is 1.75 " in diameter and the top is 2.5" so that means that the bottom part of it would fit in your teapot.
1284363
The holes are a few millimeters by a few millimeters. dry short grain rice doesn't fall through, but that's probably close to the particle size limit. I'm not sure of the particle size of stock contents.If you are focused on rigidity, this strainer can handle it. This thing is very sturdy.
2239942
Yep. FYI, the holes are kind of big, so it's not the best infuser for finer loose teas.