teaballs

Mesh brewing orbs

Teaballs are perforated metal or mesh containers that hold loose tea leaves for steeping.

You fill the ball, clasp it shut, and drop it in hot water—the holes let water circulate while keeping leaves contained.

They come in various shapes despite the name: She preferred a teaball to disposable bags.

infuser

strainer

Perforated draining vessel

  • meshInterlocking open weave
  • steeperMore vertically inclined
  • brewingBeverage preparation process

loose-leaf · perforated · stainless · silicone · basket · filter · steeping · infusion · diffuser · sphere

rolled

pearl

Mollusk-formed gemstone

hand-rolled · unfurling · compressed · pellet · curled · tight · expanding · blooming · artisan · Chinese

novelty

dinosaur

Extinct Mesozoic reptile

  • slothDisinclination to exert oneself
  • manateeLarge aquatic herbivorous mammal
  • sharkCartilaginous marine predator

platypus · gift · quirky · cute · whimsical · figurine · character · floating · dangling · legs

Opposites
tea brewing method/container

teaballstea bags

Pouched leaves for steeping

French press · tea strainers

Family

teaball

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G