teaball
Perforated brewing cage
A teaball is a perforated metal or mesh container, usually spherical, that holds loose tea leaves for steeping.
You lower it into hot water, let the tea infuse, then remove it—avoiding loose leaves in your cup.
Also called a tea infuser or tea egg: She filled the teaball with Earl Grey and dropped it into the pot.
Soaking to extract flavor
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- flavorCharacteristic taste quality
- tanninsAstringent plant compounds
temperature · extract · diffuse · saturation · timing · strength · color · release
Interlocking open weave
- strainerPerforated draining vessel
- stainlessFree from discoloration
- perforatedHaving holes throughout
- basketWoven carrying vessel
chain · clasp · hinged · sphere · filtration · holes · loose-leaf · reusable
Pages designed for removal
- oolongSemi-oxidized tea variety
- senchaSteamed Japanese green tea
- pu-erhPost-fermented Chinese tea
- jasmineAromatic climbing plant
chai · matcha · tisane · herbal · green · black · white · rooibos
Able to be carried
- compactTightly packed together
- reusableFit for repeated service
- quickMoving with speed
- single-servingPortioned for one
Formal event marking occasions
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- customHabitual group practice
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- preparationArranging things in advance
steeping
Soaking to extract flavor
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- flavorCharacteristic taste quality
tannins · temperature · extract · diffuse · saturation · timing · strength · color · release · unfurl
mesh
Interlocking open weave
- strainerPerforated draining vessel
- stainlessFree from discoloration
- perforatedHaving holes throughout
basket · chain · clasp · hinged · sphere · filtration · holes · loose-leaf · reusable · silicone
looseleaf
Pages designed for removal
jasmine · chai · matcha · tisane · herbal · green · black · white · rooibos · chamomile
portable
Able to be carried
single-serving · travel · self-contained · practical · dishwasher-safe
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- customHabitual group practice
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
preparation · meditative · mindfulness · samovar · presentation