The defuser is well made and durable. Will absolutely buy more!
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!
Perfect size for a cup of loose tea. Works great!
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.
Works fine on loose tea
Great little infuser. Definitely can’t do more than an 8oz cup but for a little cup of tea it works great
I loved the pumpkin spice tea. And can't wait to try the others.. Excellent service..I will be buying more tea.
Love using loose teas. Makes have a cup of tea an adventure and this helps
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.
Love how easy this is for brewing loose leaf!
Gave this as a gift to my tea loving friend, and they can't stop talking about how easy it is to make tea!
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.
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
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.
Love my little dipper. Works great for my loose leaf teas and is easy to clean. Gets the job done
Easy to use, & clean
Does not close tightly - no locking clamp - some loose tea escaped through the gap
I like this infuser because it won't break like other cheaper ones. I use it to put cloves in for decreasing pain.
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
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!
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!
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.
Not really practical for use with TRoT tins. It doesn't really fit. I prefer the OXO version.
Works great for my loose leaf brewing and cleans up nicely
Difficult for someone with arthritis in fingers. I have a hard time holding it open.
. 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!
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Great for loose yes. Easy to use and clean
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
I use this for my tea cup with loose leaf tea.
This is a great tool. Seems sturdy, too. Bought as a replacement. Recommend this.
Wanted to try loose leaf tea. This made it so easy for a first timer like me.
nice price
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.
love being able to use the tea leaves more than once , actually 3 times!
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.
Made a great stocking stuffer. I use it every day! Great purchase!
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Handy infuser for home or office if you use loose tea leaves. Never have to worry about being out of filters.
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!
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
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.)
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.
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!
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.
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.