Siasky 2Pcs Stainless Steel Tea Ball, 2.1 Inch Mesh Tea Infuser Strainers, Premium Tea Filter Tea Interval Diffuser for Loose Leaf Tea and Seasoning Spices

At first I was going to return them because the sides didn’t fit together and the leaves were falling out into my drink, then I realized there is a notch/bump and divot that need to be lined up and when you lower the clamp to close it, you have to make sure that notch/bump stays in the divot or the sides do come apart.

These are too small and hard to empty. The clasp is awkward and the chain too short and useless. Larger, better clasp, I.e screw type, and no chain would produce a much better product. Garbage don’t buy this. I

This is flimsy and does not work for the spices in Chai tea. The mesh is too large. I'm sure it would work great for loose leaf tea. I reccomend disposable tea bags for Chai tea.

I wouldn't gift this product to anyone because when you clamp the dome shut, it doesn't close fully. There is a tiny seem which doesn't close flush against itself, so bits and pieces float out. For just myself it's perfect though. I don't mind it and I'm glad I have it. I feel like the chains that you hold it by could be a little longer but isn't a deal breaker.

Love these steeping balls. They're easy to fill, easy to close and lock and they provide a wonderful cup of tea. They're bigger than my others so I can add a little or a lot of loose tea. I cut my tea bags and pour the tea into the steeper for more flavor. My taste buds are all outta whack since beginning Metformin so I can barely taste anything anymore which is why I love these sleepers.As I say before, they clean easily. Just empty them, swish them around in dish water, rinse, and set on a paper towel to dry. I wouldn't recommend putting them in the dishwasher. I don't know if you can but just because you can doesn't mean you should. Seems to me that they could damage something.The chain is long enough for a tall cup and the hook is strong enough to hold on to the side of your cup with a firm grip. I just plop it in my tea and submerge the entire thing and put the lid on my cup. I keep it in while I sip my tea hot or cold. They work well to make cold tea as well.For a mug, I remove it after steeping for a few minutes.Sometimes I chop fresh peppermint leaves and place them in one and steep it along with my loose tea in the other steeper.Sometimes I chop a little ginger root and do the same as I do with peppermint leaves.Try them both for a quick pick-me-up.Oh, a nice added extra, your stool won't stink! :0)Enjoy!