Not all infusers are created equal.

From gaiwans to press pots, tea balls to paper and metal infusers, you have many options for making loose leaf tea. We have our favorites. Read below to find out why we love them.

What makes a good infuser:

1. Enough space to infuse fully for maximum flavor
2. Complete filtration after infusion to prevent over-extraction and bitterness
3. Materials that do not impart flavor in the tea
4. Easy to clean

Infuser types we don’t recommend:

The infusers we recommend:

The August One-cup Infuser

We recommend a fine mesh metal infuser. Unlike paper, cotton or nylon infusers, the stainless steel mesh does not impart flavor to the tea. The infuser fits inside standard mugs and teapots, and has a food-grade silicone lid that functions as a coaster so you can reinfuse your leaves while keeping your counter clean.

The flat bottom makes it easy to place on a scale and weigh tea directly inside. It's roomy enough to let tea leaves expand fully for maximum flavor. Once the infusion is complete, simply lift up the durable, fine-mesh infuser to filter out even the tiniest tea particles.

There's a reason it has 20 five-star reviews. Read what people are saying by clicking below.

The Hario Largo

Brewing more than one cup at a time? You can't do much better than the Hario Largo Kit. This gorgeous glass infuser and pitcher set will brews perfect tea in style.

The glass globe infuser has a 27-ounce capacity, and is made entirely of natural materials - glass, stainless steel, and food grade silicone.

Tea leaves have maximum room to expand. When the infusion is done, just press the switch to dispense the tea into the included glass pitcher. The Largo also makes multiple infusions easy. Just add more hot water to infuse again.

At August, what matters to us most is flavor. 

Whether you're new to tea or an old pro, even a little tweak might take your tea from good to amazing. No matter what your ritual is, we want to help you get the best flavor out of any tea.
 

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