For the tea drinker who feels a special attraction to the Oriental origins of the drink, we offer all-natural Bamboo Tea Strainer. This device is perfectly functional, simple, and gracefully woven, reflecting well on the peasant homes where it was invented. Loose leaf tea is placed in the basket of the strainer, pressed down with a spoon, and steeped in hot water. The Bamboo Strainer adds no flavor to the liquor. The single-serving brew basket is dramatically effective at brewing larger leaf herbs and teas (like white and oolong). We recommend owning two or three, so they can dry between uses.