tea ball

Perforated leaf container

A tea ball is a small perforated metal container, usually spherical, used to hold loose tea leaves for steeping.

You fill it, clasp it shut, and submerge it in hot water like a reusable tea bag.

She dropped the tea ball into the cup and waited for it to steep.

infuser

mesh

Interlocking open weave

basket · filter · sieve · stainless · chain · hook · tongs · scoop · reusable · silicone

material

stainless steel

Rust-proof iron alloy

  • chromeReflective metal coating
  • tinElement fifty, Sn
  • copperReddish-brown metallic element

mesh · silicone · ceramic · perforated · rust-resistant · food-grade · durable · shiny · polished · woven

varieties

loose-leaf

Pages designed for rearrangement

  • herbalRelating to medicinal plants
  • greenColor of vegetation
  • blackDarkest possible hue

oolong · white · pu-erh · chamomile · peppermint · jasmine · sencha · hibiscus · rooibos · lemon balm

brewing

steeping

Soaking to extract flavor

mug · steeping time · temperature · immersion · submerge · swirl · bobbing · dunking · removal · timing

aromatic

fragrance

Pleasing olfactory quality

citrus · spicy · bergamot · mint · ginger · lemongrass · cinnamon · cardamom · vanilla · honey

Categories
Opposites
tea preparation method

tea balltea bag

Porous pouch for steeping

instant tea · French press · tea press

Family

ball, tea, balloon, football, teacup, baseball, teapot, teaspoon, ballet

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G