The best tea infusers are designed to keep loose tea leaves contained while they steep in hot water. Here are our top picks for 2024.

If you want to use loose-leaf tea, you'll need a tea infuser. But which one is right for you? Here are some of the highest-rated options on the market.

On a typical day, Sam Twining drinks "nine to 15" cups of tea; he's had four already, and "I'm about to have my fifth," he announces, tea cup poised. Needless to say, he wasn't drinking Salada.

If you have a loose tea or tisane that’s not curated by Teforia, you can teach the smart infuser to recognize it. Enter the size, color, and shape of the leaves in the app, and Teforia will brew it.

You'll need a strainer or infuser to brew the loose tea properly since it's not in a bag. There are traditional teapots with an infuser basket and single-cup infusers for your mug.

That way, you can control how bold the tea tastes, too. There are many ways to brew hot tea — from tea bags to loose-leaf tea infusers, there’s an option for everyone.