Tea Infusers & Strainers for Afternoon Tea at Home
At The Tea Trolley, we serve afternoon tea daily in our historic tea room in Delta, Pennsylvania. We use every tea infusers & strainers we sell in our actual service — ensuring quality, authenticity, and Victorian tradition in every detail.
What Are Tea Infusers & Strainers?
A tea infuser or strainer is essential for brewing loose leaf tea. It allows the tea leaves to expand fully while keeping them contained, ensuring you can remove the leaves at the perfect moment for optimal flavor.
How to Choose the Best Tea Infusers & Strainers
Choose the Right Size
Ensure your infuser is large enough for the tea leaves to expand fully. Basket-style infusers typically offer the best room for expansion.
Material Matters
Stainless steel infusers are durable and don't affect flavor. Silicone options are flexible and easy to clean. Avoid plastic that can impart flavors.
Consider Ease of Use
Look for infusers that are easy to fill, use, and clean. Built-in handles or chains can make removal easier.
Why Our Tea Infusers & Strainers Is Different
Tea Room Tested
Every tea infusers & strainers we sell is brewed and served in our working tea room.
Victorian Tradition
Selected with traditional afternoon tea service in mind.
Expert Curation
We focus on a small number of excellent tea infusers & strainers, not endless options.
Tea Infusers & Strainers for Gifting
Tea Infusers & Strainers from The Tea Trolley makes a wonderful gift for any tea enthusiast. Our selections are beautifully packaged and perfect for birthdays, Mother's Day, Christmas, anniversaries, and other special occasions.
Perfect for Tea Lovers
Thoughtful gifts that show you understand their passion for tea
Great for Any Occasion
Birthdays, Mother's Day, Christmas, anniversaries, and more
Elegant Presentation
Beautifully packaged gifts that make a lasting impression
Shop Tea Infusers & Strainers
Browse our selection of premium tea infusers & strainers in our gift shop, or visit us in person at The Tea Trolley in Delta, Pennsylvania.
Tea Infusers & Strainers FAQs
What's the difference between a tea infuser and a strainer?
A tea infuser holds the tea leaves inside a container (like a basket or ball), while a strainer catches the leaves as you pour the tea. Both work well—infusers are convenient for steeping, while strainers work for multiple infusions.
What size tea infuser should I get?
Choose an infuser that's large enough for the tea leaves to expand fully. Basket-style infusers typically offer the best room for expansion and are ideal for loose leaf tea.
Can I reuse a tea infuser?
Yes, tea infusers are reusable. Clean them thoroughly after each use to prevent flavor contamination. Most stainless steel and silicone infusers are dishwasher safe.
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