This CHATSFORD strainer TEAMUG has been designed to enable you to drink tea brewed from the loose leaf just one mug at a time. Pour boiling water over the loose tea in the strainer, leave to infuse for the desired time, then pick out the strainer, and dispose of the leaves simply by tapping the inverted strainer over a waste bin. The strainer unit has been designed for all teas from the very fine leaf English teas, to larger leaf herbal blends and other specialist teas. It is very strong in construction is dishwasher-proof, and with proper care will last many years of use.