swissgold® TF 500 Tea Filter, Clear
by Frieling
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: FrielingBrand: Frieling
Model: G3541
Product features:
- 24 Karat gold-plated foil filter is neutral and won't alter the taste
- Precisely defined openings hold back unwanted residue while letting the flavor carriers through
- Non-absorbent gold-plated foil does not absorb flavors
- Smooth gold-plated foil is easy to clean, dishwasher safe
- It also eliminates waste.
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of swissgold® TF 500 Tea Filter, Clear
Customer Review: A "MUST-HAVE" FOR THE LOVER OF LOOSE TEAS!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought one of these a few weeks ago, I have known about them forever, but never got around to buying one for whatever reason.
The TF 500 comes in black as welll as clear,and mine is the former of the two; I just don't know WHY I didn't buy one of these before...I have to say that I am very pleased with this item's performance!
Tea-balls are pretty-much going the way of the dinosaur in my tea-making gadgetry dept.!
I have always felt that tea-balls are as cumbersome as they are ineffecient, since the leaves usually expand much, much more than one would expect as has been evidenced by my usage of the TF 500 (you'll be amazed at just how much space your tea will take if you give it the room!), in comparison, the tea would expand in the tea-ball so much so, that it would not permit adequate circulation of the brewing water to the leaves, which means that much of the tea I was using was not actually "yielding" brew, and I was simply wasting precious tea.
I get optimum yielding of my tea with the TF 500, (using less because of the full circulation around the leaves vs. the "bunching" that occurs in a tea-ball) better flavor, and negligible sediment, the design is smart, the top serves as a stand for the infuser after the brewing is complete, and cleanup is as simple as rinsing under warm water.
I think that the "tarnishing" issues are probably due to the harsh chemicals that are present in automatic diswasher detergent (these can and often include:T.S.P., Chlorine and Sodium Hydroxide=lye), if you must clean it, it was suggested to me that a soft towel and a little bit of baking soda make a good, neutral means of cleaning without harsh chemicals, or the possibility of introducing the potentially lingering flavor/scent of liquid or automatic dishwashing detergents into your infuser, and subsequently into your precious tea; "Dawn Original Gunpowder Green" somehow just doesn't sound very good!
It also bears mentioning that it fits my two-cup teapot(2.5"/64mm opening) as well, it just sticks up on the top, so you may not really need the TF 300.
I didn't mean to write so much about this item, but I felt an "obligation" to spread the word to all who enjoy loose-leaf teas, so if you're sitting on the fence, and are hesitant about this item, I encourage you to purchase it without hesitation...and "no" I'm not employed by the company!
The bottom line is that I wish that I had bought one of these a LONG time ago! I love it, and HIGHLY recommend it....don't waste your time with anything else (like I did!!! :) ).
Description of swissgold® TF 500 Tea Filter, Clear
Serious tea aficionados understand the need for a serious, permanent filter system. The true magic is the 24 Karat gold-plated, scientifically engineered foil filter. The precisely designed openings of the SwissGold® permanent filter hold back only the unwanted solids, while allowing the desirable flavor carriers to pass through for a perfect cup every time. This extra-large cone-shaped tea filter is intended for larger pots of tea, allowing enough space for the tea leaves to develop their flavor freely. Dishwasher safe transparent high quality plastic frame with 24 Karat gold-plated foil filter. The lid preserves the fragrance of your tea and serves as a drip catcher.Tea Strainers
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