Infuser

The tea ball (also: Teeei ) is a kitchen appliance for brewing loose tea. The name comes from the ovoid shape of the device.

There is usually a tea infuser made ​​of corrosion resistant metal (stainless steel) and has a number of small holes that allow the delivery of voiding during brewing of tea ingredients in the surrounding water. In general, it consists of two halves, which are connected with a hinge, and an apparatus for hanging in the water, which usually consists of a chain. But there are also so-called Teaspoon, ie satisfy tea eggs in the form of a spoon or a pair of pliers, the same function.