tea infuser
A small, perforated, basketlike container with a hinged opening. Loose
TEA is placed inside the infuser, which is then closed and lowered into a
TEApot, whereupon boiling water is added (see
INFUSION) . The tiny holes in the infuser allow the water to interact with the
TEA leaves. A tiny chain with a hook at one end is attached to the top of the infuser-the hook slips over the rim of the
TEApot so the infuser can easily be retrieved, thereby straining the
TEA leaves. There are also single-cup infusers, which are shaped like two perforated
TEAspoons that fasten together.
TEA infusers are usually made of stainless or chromed steel, although there are also porcelain and silver models. See also
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TEA;
TEA.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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