Comments on: OXO BREW Twisting Tea Ball Infuser

By: Kawita

Kawita — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:39 +0000

I love this one as it is easy to use and easy to clean.

By: AurÃ©lie PERICOUCHE

AurÃ©lie PERICOUCHE — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:39 +0000

Meilleure boule Ã thÃ© que nous avons utilisÃ© ; la poudre de thÃ© tient bon dans la boule Ã thÃ©, et donc parfait pour les infusions ! ð

By: T Hough

T Hough — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:39 +0000

Doubles as a stirring tool to evenly distribute brewed tea before a quick twist, tap to empty into my organic waste bin, 1 second rinse under the tap and done. So much neater and convenient that a tea ball with that chain and hook that falls into the tea and has to be fished out! More expensive but worth it and should last for years.

By: Siri

Siri — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:39 +0000

Funkar som den ska. LÃ¤tt att fylla pÃ¥.

By: Ferraty

Ferraty — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:39 +0000

Cette boule Ã thÃ© est non seulement trÃ¨s jolie mais qui plus est trÃ¨s pratique, solide et efficace. J’en suis trÃ¨s contente.

By: Ian

Ian — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:38 +0000

Convenient and Easy to Use
This tea ball infuser is super handy! The twisting mechanism makes it easy to load and clean, and itâs perfect for single cups of loose-leaf tea. A great tool for tea lovers looking for simplicity and convenience.Pros:- Easy to load and clean- Perfect for single cups of tea- Sturdy and well-designedCons:- None

By: Manny

Manny — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:38 +0000

I’ve tried many different tea infusers, this one is by far the best
I honestly can’t imagine why someone would not like (if not love) this tea ball infuser. It’s easy to clean, easy to fill, and works great! I drink tea all the time and it is my favorite way to drink loose leaf tea.I’m a field hand and a dairy farmer who loves video games and the taste of a nice pinot noir. After working a long day at a Petaluma ranch, I need a hot and soothing drink to help me relax. This is where my new OXO BREW Twisting Tea Ball Infuser comes in and plays a vital role in my daily routine. I fill the ball with my favorite organic loose leaf tea, heat my filtered water to the optimal temperature (more on that below) and pour myself a delicious cup of organic hot tea. Perfection.I sometimes will brew caffeinated tea (like black or green tea) in the afternoons to give me that final boost to get through the rest of the Petaluma day, then brew non-caffeinated herbal tea in the evening to unwind right before I get in my comfy Petaluma bed. I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say that my love of wine is only rivaled by my love of a good organic loose leaf tea.And drinking loose leaf is key.âLoose-leaf teaâ means tea thatâs primarily made up of whole, unbroken leaves. Teabags are usually made from the opposite â low tea grades, such as dust and fannings. Dust and fannings are smaller pieces of tea, so they have a larger surface area than whole leaves. A larger surface area means more opportunities for the essential oils (what makes tea flavorful and aromatic) to evaporate, leaving the tea dull and stale. Freshness can be a major issue with typical teabags for this reason, especially if they are packed in a paper box with paper wrapping.When you steep loose-leaf tea, it has (or should have) room for tea leaves to absorb water and expand as they infuse. This allows the water to flow through the leaves and extract a wide range of vitamins, minerals, flavors, and aromas from the leaves. When you steep tea in a teabag, its infusion is limited by the size of the teabag. Not great.Also, temperature is crucial!Most of us in the western world are brought up thinking that all we need to do to make a cup of tea is heat water, add tea, wait a few minutes, then drink it. Although this is basically true, paying attention to the water temperature will help get the best flavor from your tea. Chances are youâve wondered why your tea doesnât always taste great or doesn’t even taste the same from day to day. While this could be caused by several factors, water temperature is an important one to consider.Every type of tea has a ârightâ temperature. When tea is brewed, tannins, amino acids, aroma and flavor compounds are released from the leaves. Some kinds of tea require less heat, while others need more to maximize their distinctive attributes. Brewing at the optimal water temperature for each kind of tea allows the compounds to be released in a balanced way and leads to great tasting tea. Water temperatures that are too hot dissolve tannins and destroy the other desirable compounds in tea. Thermal shock from overly hot water can also burn sensitive tea leaves. The result will be a bitter, astringent, and unbalanced brew. At the opposite end of the spectrum, you also donât want the water temperature for brewing tea to be too cool. The same compounds that are destroyed with over-heated water won’t dissolve properly in under-heated water. The finished tea will definitely lack balance and simply won’t have as much taste. A longer steeping time may compensate, but only a bit.Here are some general guidelines for the different categories of tea.White teas: 160â185Â°F (71â85Â°C)Yellow teas: 175Â°F (79Â°C)Green teas: 140â190Â°F (60â88Â°C)Oolong teas: 180â200Â°F (82â93Â°C)Black teas: 190â200Â°F (88â93Â°C)Pu’er teas: 200â212Â°F (93â100Â°C)Rolled oolongs and other teas in pearl form are notable exceptions to the guidelines. These not only withstand, but are best when brewed in water near boiling. For these, more heat is required to slowly unfurl the leaves and release their distinctive aroma and flavor compounds.Youâve probably heard the expression âa watched pot never boils.â Well, in order to judge the temperature of the water for tea using your ears and eyes, you have to watch the potâand certainly remember to never boil the water. So maybe the adage should be changed to âwatch the pot so it never boils.âWhen using your senses to gauge the temperature, youâll need to pay attention to the bubbles and steam rising from the water while listening for different sounds. These change during three different stages of heating water. If using a saucepan youâll be able to see as well as hear the changes. If youâre using a kettle then youâll need to rely mostly on sound, although you might also see some steam escaping through the spout.But I digress.Whether you’re a field hand and dairy farmer in Petaluma, or a big shot corporate suit from San Francisco, this tea ball infuser is a MUST for your tea drinking needs.HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

By: Jon Tate

Jon Tate — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:38 +0000

So convenient!
I like OXO products in general, so I was glad to find that they make one when I went looking after my generic-brand strainer broke. This is easy to fill, empty, and clean, which are all a plus in my book. Iâve used it a TON since I got it as I make tea every single day. I do wish it held just a bit more tea leaves because I tend to make large cups, but thatâs a small issue, and likely just personal taste. The twist mechanism on the handle for closure is ingenious, and allows you to empty the basket without needing to interact with soggy tea leaves. I also like that itâs a handle vs a chain as I find chains a bit fiddly with larger-handled mugs. With this I can just pop it in the mug and lean it against the side, and remove without any extra steps. Would buy again, but I shouldnât need to as it seems this should last me a long time!

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:38 +0000

Fantastic product, super easy to use!
Fantastic product! This is one of my favorite tea infusers out there. While it might not have the charm of some of those other “cute” tea infusers this one makes up for in quality and functionality. It is made very well and I can see myself using this for years to come. Super simple, just twist near the handle and it opens, then you can use it to scoop your loose leaf tea. Close it and put in the water and you’re done! I use this on a daily basis and it doesn’t let me down.Pros: Easy to useDoubles as a scoopGreat qualitytall enough to not be submerged in cupCons: It will still let some little bits of the tea through into your drink. (not a big deal to me)

By: Samuel T. Stevenson

Samuel T. Stevenson — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:38 +0000

Great for Brewing Tea
This tea infuser works great. The twist handle makes it really easy to fill with loose tea and close without needing to fiddle with a clasp to close and seal it. The tiny holes prevent bits of tea from getting out. It’s plenty long so it can be used in a tall cup or mug. Once the tea has brewed it’s easy to dump the tea grounds by simply holding it over the sink or a trash can and twisting the handle and shaking them out. After that, just rinse with water, dry it, and you’re good to go.