01Fill and steep
- Amount
- Open ball, add 1 tsp loose leaf
- Water
- Pour freshly boiled water into mug
- Time
- 2–4 mins depending on tea
Lift out the ball when brewed to your taste
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Stainless Steel Ball Infuser
A stainless-steel ball infuser for brewing loose tea in your mug. Leave room inside for the leaves to swell.
- Best
- One mug at a time
Regular price
£3.00
Regular price
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£3.00
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- Packed by hand in Huddersfield
- Packed by our Huddersfield team
- Free UK delivery from £35
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Is it for you?
A quick, cheap way to brew loose leaf in a mug; best for small-leaf teas.
Perhaps not if you brew big, unfurling leaves; they need more room. Try Stainless Steel Basket Infuser with Lid →
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Postage & the practical bits.
We hand-pack your order in Huddersfield. Free standard UK delivery from £35. Delivery options and charges are confirmed at checkout.
Stainless Steel Ball Infuser
Stainless steel brewing kit
The pocket-sized way to brew loose leaf anywhere
A simple steel ball that turns any mug into a loose-leaf setup. Fill it, dunk it, fish it out. Quick to use, quicker to rinse, and small enough to slip into a bag.
- Material
- Food-grade stainless steel
- Care
- Rinse after use
- Best for
- Small-leaf teas, mugs
- Size
- Compact ball design
The story
One ball, one mug, one cup of tea
This is the simplest way to start brewing loose leaf. Fill the ball with tea, drop it in your mug, pour hot water over, wait a few minutes, lift it out. No fuss, no extra kit, no learning curve. If you can use a teabag, you can use this.
The perforated steel lets water flow through while keeping leaves contained, so you get a clean cup without bits floating about. It works best with smaller-leaf teas like breakfast blends or rooibos where the leaves do not need much room to open. Big, unfurling oolongs or white teas will feel cramped.
We stock basket infusers too, which give leaves more space and a fuller brew. But if you want something cheap to throw in a desk drawer or take on holiday, this ball does the job. It is not trying to be fancy. It just works.
How to use it
How to use your ball infuser
02Rinse clean
- Amount
- Empty spent leaves into compost or bin
- Water
- Run under warm tap
- Time
- A few seconds
Shake dry or leave on the draining board
03On the move
- Amount
- Pop the infuser in a small bag or tin
- Water
- Use any mug or cup you find
- Time
- Steep as usual
Handy for offices, hotels or visits
Shop tip: Leave a little room in the ball for the leaves to swell once wet, or you will end up with a tightly packed lump that brews unevenly.
Made for moments like
Desk drawer standby
Keep one at work for when you want proper tea but only have a mug and a kettle.
Travelling light
Weighs almost nothing and takes no space. Pack it with a pouch of your favourite blend.
First step into loose leaf
A low-cost way to see if loose tea is for you before buying a teapot.
Lovely withBreakfast blendsRooibosCTC AssamSmall-leaf green teasHerbal infusions
Weighing it up?
Not quite what you’re after? Try these.
Stainless Steel Basket Infuser with LidChoose this if you want more room for leaves and a lid that doubles as a drip tray.From £6.00
Reusable Cotton TeabagChoose this if you prefer a soft, fabric option that folds flat in a pocket.From £0.50
FORLIFE Stump Teapot - 530ml (2 cup)Choose this if you brew two cups at once and want a proper teapot with a roomy infuser.£32.95
Good questions
Things people ask us in the shop
What size teas work best in a ball infuser?
Smaller-leaf teas like breakfast blends, rooibos and CTC Assam brew well because they do not need much space to open. Larger, rolled oolongs or big-leaf whites will be cramped and may not infuse fully.
How do I clean it?
Open the ball over a bin or compost, tip out the spent leaves, then rinse under a warm tap. Give it a shake and leave to dry. No soap needed for everyday use.
Will it fit in any mug?
The chain and clip let it hang from most standard mugs. For very wide or shallow cups you may need to hold it in place, but it works in almost everything.
How long will it last?
Stainless steel does not rust or wear out quickly. With normal use and rinsing it should last years. If the clasp loosens over time, just pinch it tighter.
Is a basket infuser better?
Basket infusers give leaves more room to unfurl, so you get a fuller flavour from big-leaf teas. The ball is handier for travel and works fine for smaller leaves. Both have their place.
Full product details
The Stainless Steel Ball Infuser is a practical brewing accessory.
Made from durable, food-grade stainless steel, this classic loose leaf tea infuser is designed for simple, mess-free brewing in mugs and smaller teapots.
The perforated ball allows water to circulate through your tea leaves while keeping them contained, helping you achieve a clean, balanced infusion without stray particles.
Straightforward to fill, simple to rinse and built for repeated daily use, it’s an easy, reliable way to enjoy loose leaf tea without complication. We personally prefer the basket strainers due to their larger volume allowing leaves to unfurl fully, but these can be handy when out and about.
Drop it in, brew it up
A cheap, cheerful start to loose-leaf brewing.
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