infusers

Flavor extraction tools

Infusers are devices that hold loose material while allowing liquid to flow through and extract flavor or properties.

Tea infusers—small perforated containers or mesh balls—let leaves steep without floating freely in the cup.

The term extends to similar devices for herbs, spices, or fruits: She used a fruit infuser to add lemon flavor to her water.

steeping

tea

Steeped leaf beverage

  • brewSteeped or fermented drink
  • soakSaturate with liquid
  • tisaneHerbal infusion beverage

leaves · hot water · steep time · extraction · loose-leaf · green tea · black tea · oolong · white tea · herbal

device

teapot

Steeping and serving vessel

brewer · kettle · ball · sphere · silicone · stainless steel · filter · dripper · percolator · siphon

flavoring

herbs

Plants for seasoning

ginger · cardamom · saffron · cloves · anise · turmeric · bouquet garni · marinade · brine · oil

wellness

herbal

Relating to medicinal plants

relaxation · health · holistic · antioxidants · healing · restorative · nourishment · organic · vitality · soothing

aroma

scent

Airborne odor detected

aromatic · floral · citrus · lavender · eucalyptus · jasmine · sandalwood · bergamot · rose · chamomile

Opposites
method of liquid preparation

infuserstea bags

Pouched leaves for steeping

filters · strainers · percolators · coffee filters · cheesecloth

process direction

infusersremovers

Agents that take away

extractors · separators · absorbers · strainers · filters

Phrases
Family

infuse, infused, infuses, infuser

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