Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This little lightweight infuser is one of the best (and coincidentally the simplest) out there. It does exactly what it is designed to do and does it well. Pros: 1) The medium size (also the regular size), fits most mugs perfectly and the size of the basket enables the tea leaves to unfurl fully giving an even steep and allowing full release of all the subtle flavors. 2) The mesh itself does not retain or affect flavors when rinsed/washed well between uses. 3) The fine mesh (also on the underside of the infuser) catches all tea leaves except for the finest dust while allowing liquid to flow freely. 4) The lid is a very thoughtful addition as it can also be used as a drip tray for the infuser. 5) This infuser may also be used for steeping coffee and makes a decent cup (2 tablespoons per cup). 6) The Large size can be used in large mugs and of course teapots. 7) The Infuser (Med size) is available in burgundy, green, blue and standard black so one can easily differentiate between Infusers used for flavoured and non-flavoured teas or coffees. Cons: 1) The minimal plastic ribs may attact and retain oils in coffees and in artificially scented teas. 2) Allowing a patina to develop on the mesh, will partially clog the mesh over time while also transfering flavors if using different teas with the same filter.