infuser

Herb steeping basket

An infuser is a device that allows one substance to steep in another while keeping them partially separated.

The most common type is a tea infuser—a small perforated container that holds loose tea leaves while they release flavor into hot water.

Kitchen infusers work similarly for herbs and spices in broths or oils.

The term also applies to devices that carbonate water or add flavors to beverages.

tea

teapot

Steeping and serving vessel

steepingSoaking to extract flavor
brewSteeped or fermented drink
leavesTree's photosynthetic organs

strainer · tisane · herbal · oolong · chai · chamomile · sencha · matcha · pu-erh · rooibos

device

teapot

Steeping and serving vessel

kettleSpouted vessel for heating water
samovarWater-heating tea vessel
filterPorous separation device

pod · capsule · percolator · cafetiere · drip · brewer · urn · grinder · mesh · basket

flavoring

essence

Fundamental nature of something

extractConcentrated derived substance
herbsPlants for seasoning
spicesAromatic food flavorings

vanilla · cinnamon · ginger · mint · citrus · lemon · orange · cardamom · clove · nutmeg

aroma

scent

Airborne odor detected

fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin

potpourri · bouquet · reed · ultrasonic · nebulizer · mist · vapor · lavender · eucalyptus · peppermint

medical

intravenous

Into the vein

IVVein-delivered medication method
chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
catheterInserted medical drainage tube

drip · saline · medication · patient · oncology · immunotherapy · dialysis · treatment · regimen · clinic

Categories

teawareteapot, tea cup, tea set, tea kettle, teaspoon
tea room itemstea, scone, cup, teapot, teacup
teapot partsspout, lid, handle, body, base
teagreen tea, black tea, oolong, white tea, Darjeeling
drink accessoriesstraw, straws, lid, lids, coaster
beekeepingbeekeeping, apiculture, beehive, hive, apiary

Opposites

function/process direction

infuserstrainer

Perforated draining vessel

filter · sieve · colander · separator · extractor

containment method

infusertea bag

Porous pouch for steeping

introducing vs. removing qualities

infuserextractor

Device for removal

drainer · remover · purger · eliminator · stripper

Phrases

intravenous infusionFluid administered through veins
infused oilOil steeped with aromatics
tea infuserLoose-leaf brewing device
herbal infusionsSteeped plant-based beverages
iron infusionInjected supplement for deficiency
IV infusionIntravenous fluid delivery

Family

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Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G