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 deep stainless-steel basket gives loose leaves room to open. The lid keeps the heat in, then catches the drips. £6 each, or two for £10.
- 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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Stainless Steel Basket Infuser with Lid
Everyday loose-leaf brewing
The basket that makes mug-brewing simple
A deep stainless steel infuser that gives your leaves room to open, with a lid that keeps the heat in and catches the drips when you lift it out. The most useful six quid in loose-leaf tea.
- Material
- 304 stainless steel
- Mesh
- 0.5mm holes
- Care
- Dishwasher safe
- Fits mugs
- 6cm to 13cm opening
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.
At six pounds for one or ten for two, it costs less than a few packets of teabags but lasts for years. Rinse it under the tap after each brew, or throw it in the dishwasher when you remember. Simple kit that does its job without fuss.
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
- —
Dishwasher safe when you want a deeper clean.
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 peppermintAny mug you already own
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?
It fits any mug or teapot with an opening wider than 6cm and narrower than 13cm. Most standard mugs fall in that range. Measure across the top if you are unsure.
Does the fine mesh hold back small leaves?
The 0.5mm holes catch most leaf grades, including broken-leaf Assams and smaller herbals. Very fine rooibos dust may sneak through, but most teas stay put.
Can I use it in a teapot as well as a mug?
Yes. If your teapot opening is between 6cm and 13cm, the wings will rest on the rim just like they do on a mug.
Is it dishwasher safe?
It is. The 304 stainless steel handles the dishwasher without rusting or warping. A quick rinse after each use keeps it cleaner for longer.
Why buy two?
One for home, one for work. Or one for you and one for a friend who has just discovered loose leaf. Two infusers cost ten pounds, saving you two.
Full product details
A deep steel basket that gives loose leaves room to open, with a lid that keeps the heat in and then catches the drips.
The basket drops into your mug, cup or teapot and the two flat wings rest on the rim. Spoon in your leaves and pour. Pop the lid on while it brews. When it’s ready, lift the basket out and stand it in the upturned lid, so it doesn’t drip on the table.
The fine 0.5mm mesh holds back most leaf grades, and the basket sits deep enough to steep a full mug.
Buy one or buy two
One infuser is £6, or choose “Buy two” for a pair at £12. One for home and one for work, or one for a friend who’s just got into loose leaf.
Size
- Width across the wings: 13cm
- Top opening: 6cm
- Base: 4.5cm
- Basket height: 7.7cm
- Lid depth: 0.8cm
- Mesh holes: 0.5mm
To rest on the rim, your mug or teapot opening needs to be wider than 6cm and narrower than 13cm.
Material and care
- 304 (18/8) stainless steel
- Dishwasher safe, or tip the leaves into the compost and rinse under the tap
- Each infuser comes with its own lid
Make it your tea setup
For a mug-and-infuser option, explore the Porter Hill Tea Mug. For several teas to try with your basket, choose 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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