Reviews for Little Dipper Infuser
December 21, 2025
Great quality
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

The defuser is well made and durable. Will absolutely buy more!

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December 15, 2025
Great Gadget!
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

Just purchased, I have used it several times. I find it easy to use. The mechanism is sturdy and well made. I admit, I buy a lot of my teas already in bags, so this was a bonus for me. I drink a lot of tea and many folks give me teas as gifts. I consider this a win!

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December 13, 2025
Perfect size
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect size for a cup of loose tea. Works great!

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December 02, 2025
Just the right size
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

It's the perfect size and holds just the right amount of tea for a perfect cup. I like that it has a handle and not just a chain.

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December 02, 2025
Tea Strainer
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Works fine on loose tea

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November 19, 2025
Little cup of tea infuser
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

Great little infuser. Definitely can’t do more than an 8oz cup but for a little cup of tea it works great

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November 15, 2025
Tea remarks
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I loved the pumpkin spice tea. And can't wait to try the others.. Excellent service..I will be buying more tea.

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November 12, 2025
Perfect size for single up of tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Love using loose teas. Makes have a cup of tea an adventure and this helps

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October 12, 2025
Works really well.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I have two of these, and they are so handy! The spring is super strong, so it takes a little effort to open it, but that's a good thing. No rogue leaves.

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August 05, 2025
Easy Enough
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Love how easy this is for brewing loose leaf!

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July 31, 2025
Will buy again
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Gave this as a gift to my tea loving friend, and they can't stop talking about how easy it is to make tea!

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March 13, 2025
Not so great
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars

I thought this would be an easy item to use, it leaves a gap in between the sides and I end up with tea in my cup.

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January 21, 2025
Not the most convenient
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars

I thought this design would be handy but its a bit cumbersome to fill and when the tea leaves expand it sometimes makes a gap in the strainer leaving some tea leaves in my cup

Barth from PA
March 08, 2024
Good for tea and herbs
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I have used this for tea and it works very well. But I also use it for herbs as someone else suggested. You can also put a piece of lemon inside and leave in your teacup while the tea steeps.

from MN
March 02, 2024
Works great
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

Love my little dipper. Works great for my loose leaf teas and is easy to clean. Gets the job done

from North Carolina
February 28, 2024
A Great Item
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use, & clean

from CT
February 27, 2024
Rather disappointing 😢
This shopper rated the product 1 out of 5 stars

Does not close tightly - no locking clamp - some loose tea escaped through the gap

from Burlington, NJ
February 22, 2024
Little Dipper infuser
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I like this infuser because it won't break like other cheaper ones. I use it to put cloves in for decreasing pain.

from Loves Park, IL
December 16, 2023
Perfect starter infuser
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

I have always used teabags, but I have wanted to expand my experience so I decided to try some loose leaf tea. And this was my infuser of choice. I think it is a wonderful infuser, very affordable, durable, and works very well. I am certainly satisfied with my purchase. One note, I do understand and agree with other reviewers stating that it can be a bit difficult to open and hold open. But I like knowing it is securely shut, rather than being flimsy

from Ohio
December 12, 2023
Well-Made and Long-Lasting!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Despite purchasing this magnificent little infuser many moons ago, it is still in grand condition and has proved itself extremely durable and conveniently useful on numerous occasions. In addition to being well-made and long-lasting, it features just the proper capacity for brewing that perfect cup of loose-leaf tea. While I have tried quite a few other types of infusers in the past, this is the one that has remained my first choice amongst my drawerful of tea accessories!

from Canfield, Ohio
December 10, 2023
Very Useful!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

The infuser is a very useful tool that makes life easy when drinking from loose leaf tea. Easy and fast to use and quite handy. It also cleans well, which is always a plus. I look forward to purchasing a few more!

from Los Angeles, CA
June 21, 2023
Yay for gadgets!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I very much like this clever little gadget. I drink a lot of loose tea, and this is a neat and tidy way to scoop up the right amount of tea for brewing a cup. Clean up is also easy. I'm not sure how well it will work on chunkier cut leaves, but it's perfect for the fine cut teas. I use my Little Dipper infuser often.

from Constantine, MI
May 08, 2023
Doesn't Fit
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars

Not really practical for use with TRoT tins. It doesn't really fit. I prefer the OXO version.

from SoCal
February 23, 2023
perfect
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Works great for my loose leaf brewing and cleans up nicely

from SW MO
February 09, 2023
Infuser
This shopper rated the product 2 out of 5 stars

Difficult for someone with arthritis in fingers. I have a hard time holding it open.

from MI
February 09, 2023
This infuses tea and more
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

. to The dipper makes infusing tea a breeze, however, I tend to use it more to season soups, stews, sauces & liquids needed for cooking and baking The dipper holds herbs, spices, citrus zest, ground coffee, etc. to add depth of flavor to foods, without adding extra salt. I keep one for tea and one for cooking. It's a great multi-usè kitchen tool!

from Marlton, NJ
December 17, 2022
Great size tea infuser
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Thumbs up 👍

from Traverse City, MI
December 13, 2022
Little Dipper
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Great for loose yes. Easy to use and clean

from Ma
October 08, 2022
I was super hesitant to buy this -- but so glad I did
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I've owned a similar infuser before, and it leaked tea and warped out of shape over time. I've had this Republic of Tea one for about a year, and it is still in excellent shape (despite being used every day). Cannot recommend it enough, especially for being so affordable.

from WV
May 19, 2022
Sturdy and Easy to use
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I have bought the balls that open up but the tea always falls out - This is so much better than others I have had. Its NOT cheap and flimsy like ones I have bought elsewhere - its worth the purchase

from Mullica, NJ
May 11, 2022
A Perfect Infuser
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I love this style of infuser because of its nice long handle and it's generous sized basket, perfect for brewing a strong brew in the morning, and a lighter brew for the evening. Our family calls it the star ship enterprise for its clever shape. I have several of these and I'm always happy to find more. Thank you Republic of Tea for selling this Little Dipper Infuser!

from Illinois
April 08, 2022
I'm impressed at the flavor content of all the tea puchased
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I originally purchased the tea bag version but the loose leave gives a more robust flavor and enjoy it with the Little Dipper Infuser One Infuser and makes me feel like a aristocrat! Order plan to purchase more. Yum and soothing! and look forward to my tea detox days from coffee.

from Nyer for Life
November 25, 2021
Strong but not perfect
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

This suckers is tough. I'm glad this closes so tightly. Though im not glad that the mesh basket isn't flush with the retaining loop, so thusly loose lease gets stuck and is a pain to get out with the pressure it takes to open. Someone with arthritis may struggle to use this,. Maybe this is normal.

from WA
November 04, 2020
Awesome
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I use this for my tea cup with loose leaf tea.

from OH
March 09, 2020
Strong, easy to use
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is a great tool. Seems sturdy, too. Bought as a replacement. Recommend this.

from AL
February 08, 2020
Tea Spoon
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Wanted to try loose leaf tea. This made it so easy for a first timer like me.

from OH
December 23, 2019
gifting
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

nice price

from TX
January 28, 2017
worked well
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I bought this to keep from using a tea pot with a separate infuser for one cup/mug of tea. I am very pleased with the ease of use - one cup of tea, one mug used and great tea to sip.

from WV
July 02, 2014
super lilttle dipper
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars

love being able to use the tea leaves more than once , actually 3 times!

from MN
May 23, 2014
Works great, as I expected
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

I have had a hard time even finding this item now that I have it I find that it works great, as I expected it would.

from WV
January 02, 2014
The Little Dipper
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Made a great stocking stuffer. I use it every day! Great purchase!

from IL
February 04, 2013
No good.....
This shopper rated the product 2 out of 5 stars

No good.....

from NY
December 26, 2012
Great for the office
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

Handy infuser for home or office if you use loose tea leaves. Never have to worry about being out of filters.

from NC
December 14, 2012
The perfect little infuser
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome little infuser, just the right size. Stays shut very well and doesn't leak tea leaves. Takes a minute to clean, but otherwise perfect!

from CA
November 26, 2012
Snazzy little Helper
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

Very handy managing loose tea; just scoop it in and drop it into my cup. No escaped "edibles". Only recommendation would be to make the hand-held portion with a flattened area so it doesn't twist in hand when holding open

from US
July 09, 2012
Looks great but leaks!
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars

I bought the Little Dipper at a local store. I love the look of it. It holds enough tea for a single serving. BUT it leaks leaves out the sides, even when it appears to be snugly closed, even when I take care to tuck the leaves into one half and make sure none are in the way. Too bad, because I thought the point of an infuser was to keep the tea leaf-free. (Maybe I'm wrong. I'm relatively new to loose-leaf tea.) The handle absorbs heat from the water, of course, so be careful not to burn yourself when removing it from your cup. (This is not a problem with chain infusers.)

from MN
June 10, 2012
Does the job...
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars

I currently use two of these infusers to steep tea in my large thermos a few times each day. They do the job... But not without escaped leaves (always). I do wish the capacity of each bulb was slightly larger, too. All in all, just OK.

from ME
April 06, 2012
Leaf Leakless
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

One of the best things about it is that it doesn't leak tiny leaves like so many other infusers do. And it arrived so quickly!

from VA
September 11, 2011
Better than the kind on a chain
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Great for individual servings, just put the tea in,set it in your cup, and pour the water over. I don't know why I prefer it to the little ball on a chain type. It just has a 'cool' factor for me.

from MI
July 07, 2011
Best for smaller leaves
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars

I've found that using this with a tightly rolled or large-leaf tea simply doesn't work-- the leaves expand too much and end up being cramped inside the infuser (steep them loose or in a basket instead). For smaller leaves, however, it is a wonderful and convenient addition to my tea shelf.

from US