Tea Infuser of the Week

This week's infuser: the IngenuiTEA teapot

On the order of something both neat and incredibly useful, I discovered THIS at Kelsey's place last year. Take note all you loose tea fiends. This thing combines the functions of a teapot and an infuser by carefully infusing the tea when you pour in hot water. Then, when you put it (the whole contraption) on your cup, a valve opens and it drains up to 16 ounces of tea (but not the leaves) into the cup. I almost didn't believe it when I heard Kelsey's instructions. Thermodynamics, I knew you were good for something.

(What people are saying)

Pros: Dishwasher-safe AND microwavable. Available in a larger size (32 oz) for a larger volume brew. Fairly easy to clean. Can make both tea and coffee. Just plain cool-looking.

Cons: A few have found it to leak if placed on uneven surfaces, and it won't eliminate every molecule of sediment, if that's the way you like your tea.


(The IngenuiTEA also made an appearance on Lifehacker's Stuff We Like!)