01Steep in a mug
- Amount
- Add 1 tsp or 2–3g of tea
- Water
- Pour hot water to cover the leaves
- Time
- Steep for the tea's recommended time
Pop the lid on to keep the heat in.
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Stainless Steel Basket Infuser with Lid
A silver 304 stainless-steel fine-mesh basket with square-ended handles and a matching lid. The lid keeps the heat in, then catches the drips.
- Best
- Everyday mug brewing
Regular price
£6.00
Regular price
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£6.00
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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?
The most useful £6 in loose-leaf tea: room for leaves to open, and the lid becomes a drip tray.
Perhaps not if you usually brew a pot. Try FORLIFE Stump Teapot - 530ml (2 cup)
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We hand-pack your order in Huddersfield. Free standard UK delivery from £35. Delivery options and charges are confirmed at checkout.
Stainless Steel Basket Infuser with Lid
Everyday loose-leaf brewing
The basket that makes mug-brewing simple
A silver 304 stainless steel basket with square-ended side handles, fine mesh and a matching lid. Room for loose leaves to open, with a lid that catches the drips after brewing.
- Material
- 304 stainless steel
- Across handles
- Approx. 10.3cm
- Basket height
- Approx. 7.5cm
- Care
- Rinse and hand wash
The story
Room for the leaves to do their job
Most mug infusers are too small. You pack in the leaves, pour on the water, and everything sits in a tight clump instead of circulating. This basket is deep enough to let the tea move. The leaves unfurl, the water flows through, and you get a proper brew instead of a weak suggestion of one.
The lid is the part people forget they need until they have it. Pop it on while you steep and the temperature stays where you want it. When the time is up, lift the basket out and stand it in the upturned lid. It catches the drips so your worktop stays clean.
Choose one basket and lid, or a pair with a lid for each basket. Empty the cooled leaves after brewing, rinse the mesh and leave it to dry. Use a soft sponge for a deeper clean.
How to use it
How to use it
02Lift and rest
- Amount
- Lift the basket when brewing is done
- Water
- —
- Time
- —
Stand the basket in the upturned lid to catch drips.
03Clean up
- Amount
- Tip the spent leaves into the compost
- Water
- Rinse under the tap
- Time
- —
Hand wash with a soft sponge when needed; rinse and dry after use.
Shop tip: Give the basket a quick rinse straight after brewing and the tannin stains will not build up.
Made for moments like
First cup at the desk
Drop the basket into your mug, brew at your elbow, and get on with your morning without queueing for the kettle twice.
Converting a teabag drinker
Hand them a basket, a scoop of loose leaf, and let the better brew do the persuading.
Second steep at home
Leave the basket in the lid between steeps and your oolong or green tea is ready for another round.
Lovely withBlack teas that need space to unfurlRolled oolongs for multiple steepsGreen teas brewed at lower temperaturesLarge-leaf herbals like chamomile or peppermint
Weighing it up?
Not quite what you’re after? Try these.
Stainless Steel Ball InfuserChoose the ball if you want the cheapest option, but leaves have less room to open.£3.00
FORLIFE Stump Teapot - 530ml (2 cup)Choose the Stump if you want a full teapot with built-in infuser for two cups.£32.95
Reusable Cotton TeabagChoose the cotton bag if you prefer fabric and a slower, plastic-free steep.From £0.50
Good questions
Things people ask us in the shop
Will it fit my mug?
Check your mug's opening and depth before ordering. The basket is approximately 7.5cm high, 4.5cm across the base and 10.3cm across the handles. Both handles need support on the rim, with room for the basket inside.
Does the mesh hold back small leaves?
The fine mesh keeps loose leaves together while the tea brews. Very fine particles may still pass through.
Can I use it in a teapot?
Yes, if the opening and depth allow the basket to sit inside with both side handles supported on the rim. Check the dimensions before ordering.
How do I clean it?
Empty the cooled leaves, rinse after use and leave to dry. Hand wash with a soft sponge when needed. Do not put the metal basket or lid in a microwave.
What comes with each pack?
Buy one includes one basket and one matching lid. Buy two includes two baskets, each with its own lid.
Full product details
A roomy stainless steel basket for loose leaf tea, with square-ended handles and a matching lid.
Rest the handles on the rim of your mug, spoon in your tea and pour over water at the temperature shown on the pouch. The fine mesh keeps the leaves together while giving them space to open. Put the lid on while your tea brews, then lift the basket out and rest it in the upturned lid to catch the drips.
Choose one or two
Choose “Buy one” for one basket and lid, or “Buy two” for two baskets, each with its own lid. Handy for home and work, or for two different teas at once.
Size and fit
- Width across the handles: approximately 10.3cm
- Basket height: approximately 7.5cm
- Base diameter: approximately 4.5cm
Check the opening and depth of your mug or teapot before ordering. The basket needs room to sit inside, with both handles supported on the rim.
Material and care
- Silver-coloured 304 stainless steel
- Fine mesh basket with two square-ended side handles
- Matching removable lid included with each basket
- Empty the cooled leaves, rinse after use and leave to dry. Hand wash with a soft sponge when needed.
- Do not put the metal basket or lid in a microwave.
Make it your tea setup
Pair it with a Porter Hill Tea Mug, or explore five teas with the Bestsellers Tasting Box.
Simple kit, better tea
Add one to your order and give your loose leaves the room they deserve. Free UK delivery on orders over £35.
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