Tuffy Steeper

I got a 2nd one as I found the silicone tended to retain some scent of the fragranced teas (Naughty & Nuce, etc) so I got a 2nd one to use with unflavored teas

I've used this steeper for years-I use it daily and it's the only steeper I use. Here's why:
- Overall ease of use-set it in cup (I use wide mouth tea cups), add leaves. Pour water over leaves, filling to rim. Steep few minutes, lift it out, set on the lid
- easy to fill w/leaves, easy to get leaves out
- when draining, you can press the leaves w/spoon to get all liquid out
- if storing in a drawer, just press it down for compact storing
- Easy to clean due to its shape
-Nothing to open or close; no trying to get leaves inside a ball w/limited space, having to be sure there are no leaves on the edges, causing a gap

I've read negative reviews & don't understand the issues. I haven't experienced leaves escaping the holes, as one reviewer noted (maybe a scant few very fine leaves, but it's negligible) or escaping over the top-just don't over-fill it. One said it's hard to clean-I can't understand what's difficult about it; it's just like washing a cup. Another said it takes up too much space causing less tea in cup-I don't have this problem; my cup is almost full after removing the steeper. It doesn't have to be a tight fit; there is space between the cup and steeper & sits on bottom of cup. Another said leaves clogged the holes & is difficult to clean, & left residual flavor & tea smell-I've never had the holes clogged with leaves; It rinses out with ease. Any residual smell wouldn't bother me-tea smells good, & I've never noticed left over flavor.

Thank you The Tea Spot!

I was hoping this would be easier to clean than the metal strainer. It is not. I can live with that but the holes are too big and ended up with tea leaves at the bottom of the cup. I will save it for travel but mostly because it wouldn't bother me to lose it unlike some of my other brewing equipment.

not sure why the bad reviews...I use mine every day and I love it!! I love that it's also dishwasher safe and it's great for travel and camping. I also love that it's so giftable - comes in a cute box!

I got the tea infuser in Violet. It’s a nice purple color. The infuser itself is big. I was surprised at the size of it. When I put it in my cup it fit over whole top of it. Keep this in mind when filling the cup. That is kinda nice though because I just grab it on the edges and lift it out. I like how the cover doubles as a holder for it when I’m done steeping. Like some other people have said, I found that a little bit of the tea leaves got into the water. Unlike the others this does not bother me, it’s not a lot that gets thru. It’s also nice how it’s collapsible. I can throw it into my purse and travel with it. It’s currently in my camper. If I ever feel the need to leave it there I’ll order another one that will have a home in my purse.