Using a tool to keep the tea leaves from running into the water emerged in the 17th Century, when Dutch merchants made tea more readily available to those outside of China.

What is a tea infuser called?

Tea infusers are often called tea balls, tea makers, and tea eggs. These tools gained popularity in the early 19th century and are part of almost every tea aficionados arsenal today. Tea infusers are typically made of mesh or perforated metal materials.

What is the difference between a tea strainer and tea infuser?

Strainers are typically used when a larger quantity of tea is being made and served at the same time. ... We highly recommend our Infuser with Two Handles, ideal for all teas, providing enough space for the tea leaves to infuse fully, and suitable for different sized cups and mugs.