Tea drinkers, I need your help. Gross PIP inside.

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I use a tea ball but sometimes that happens (just the leaves coming out right?).

I think you need to let the tea steep much more before adding milk. I also find a longer steep helps some of those leaves go to the bottom of the mug.

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Alternatively you could try this

www.amazon.com/T-Sac-Disposable-Paper-Filter-Count/dp/B001BLCIN4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370619612&sr=8-1&keywords=tea+bag

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(I keep the tea in, too, unless it's a green or herbal tea -- tea travesty unite!!)

That's interesting, then. I have found that some teas (rooibos in general for some reason) just come through the ball. It doesn't really bother me, though, I'm okay drinking a few stems.

You could also line the ball w some coffee filter, or buy a ball w a finer mesh or smaller holes. We have the most luck with this one
www.teavana.com/tea-products/tea-makers-infusers/p/perfect-tea-ball

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I just use a Lipton bag and call that shit a day. Your tea is too fancy for me.

[mala]

I use a one cup French Press coffee maker when I only want one cup of tea. Something like this but this isn't the one I have. I got mine from Target. I hate tea balls. They never do a good job, and I usually make my tea with more than the "recommended" amount of loose tea. Also, it's better for the tea if it has room to expand, and most tea balls don't give enough space for the tea to do that.

ETA: Teavana has some cool looking products these days! I haven't been to their site in ages but some of their stuff looks like it would better suit your needs than that tea ball.

[auntie]

I have one of these-

www.google.com/shopping/product/409747693506687676?q=tea%20ball&rlz=1C1GGGE_enUS369US369&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.47534661,d.dmQ&biw=1024&bih=653&sa=X&ei=FgKyUYKxK8PS0wGzu4HwDA&ved=0CLcBEPMCMAc

But sometimes leaves escape/

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What happens if you drink the leaves?

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Ok good, because I always drink the leftover leaves when I have chai.

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What about one of these? www.teavana.com/tea-products/tea-cups-mugs/infuser-mugs/p/orange-angle-infuser-mug

[demofea01]

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003TYJYKQ/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit

I have one of these. It's super fine and works well. I also have the Teavana perfect tea maker that I love.

[sonrisa]

You need a tea ball with finer openings (preferably mesh) or this cup:

www.target.com/p/bodum-tea-for-one-red/-/A-14112782?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C14112782&CPNG=Appliances&kpid=14112782&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=14112782

[papie]

I have a tea ball and I also have this, which I really love:

[annie357s]

Jun 7, 2013 10:40:33 GMT -5 ninjabridemom said:

Alternatively you could try this

www.amazon.com/T-Sac-Disposable-Paper-Filter-Count/dp/B001BLCIN4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370619612&sr=8-1&keywords=tea+bag

This is what I use at work, just don't forget the clip.

I use a 4 cup tea pot at home with a built in strainer.