Tea Time

If you are a golfer, you'll think that I do not know how to spell. But, if you really know me, you know that I am all about my tea. I have been on the tea train in a bad way for the past 4 or 5 months (forget coffee, it does nothing for me).

Mike got me a couple of great tea infusers a few years ago. It is a spoon that you fill with tea leaves and pop into a cup. Easy peasy.

Unfortunately, one of the spoons completely fell apart last week and could not be repaired. Turmoil ensued. You know that I must have a backup for everything... This began my quest for the perfect infuser.

Bed Bath and Beyond has a few choices... But I didn't like them.

The one above is made of polycarbonate. I was worried it would not stand the test of time. I also don't like the way the holes look on the infuser...

This in-mug version may have been ok, but I had issues with it, too. It looks like a bug, it is too round, and I don't like the way the infuser part looks.

We decided to cut to the chase and go directly to our local tea store, Specialteas. Their solution was not exactly what I was looking for (though I don't know what I was looking for), but it ended up being perfect! The Finum Brewing Basket can hold enough tea for an entire pot, if desired. It is made of stainless steel mesh, just like the gold-tone filters many people use for their coffee makers. It didn't occur to me until I was typing this that the basket can be used for coffee, too (ingenious!).

I picked up some delicious teas while I was in the store, too. I had to have the Mount Everest Breakfast Tea .

The Scottish Blend (that name may be a little incorrect) sounded delicious, so I picked it up, too. A photo of it brewing -- for exactly 3 minutes -- is below.

I am to-tea-lly happy!