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I wasn't sure how to measure the tea out, but there's a line etched into the center piece that we fill it up to. You brew the tea, empty the leaves out of the center piece, then put the center piece back in the pot for storage. We've had our tea press for 5 months and have used it every day. The center piece is plastic so it's tea stained, but the entire pot is easy to clean. It's part of the lid. It's very durable and only recently got a knick taken out of the pouring spout. Still works though.
Took a long time to deliver, missing filter core- plastic material to thin to be durable, returned item
Oh yes, one more thing--the pouring spout is virtually drip-free. On the plus side, that makes clean-up really easy.The best thing about it is that I get 1.5L of my favourite loose-leaf tea without having to fuss with infusers and you can stop the brewing when it reaches the right strength. It's just what I was looking for. The only drawback is that with really fine teas (like Rooibos), the filter holes allow a lot to escape into the main part of the pot.
I wrap a dish towel around it to help retain the heat. Being a novice tea drinker, this is my first tea press and so far, I have been happy with it. I would definately recommend this product. Cleaning the tea out of the infuser is somewhat of a pain, but I think it is just the "nature of the beast" and not a design problem. It looks good and seems to get the job done relative to making tea. Its main drawback is that it doesn't do a good job of keeping the tea warm enough.
I know that the British purists think that the tea tastes better made in a stained strainer or pot, but I am not one of those. But because the press would ruin the visual, I wish there were a cover for those times when I don't need a press.Another improvement that would add to the perfection is an insert that does not stain, such as a glass one. My purist nature loves a shiny, clean pot and insert,But I still love it and would buy it again if an earthquake caused it to break. As a constant tea drinker who prefers using loose tea, this has been a welcome find for me and I have also given it as a gift. I love that when I use it for the Numi Tea flower , the opening flower is seen in all its glory.
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