Boules à thé 50mm

How to Use the Tea Ball

To use the tea ball, simply open it, add your loose tea leaves, and close it. Then, immerse the ball in your cup or teapot filled with hot water, resting the top of the handle on the side of your cup. Let it steep according to the recommended time for the type of tea you’re preparing, then remove it easily without needing to strain the leaves. Its stainless steel design ensures even infusion and easy maintenance.

The Origin of the Tea Bag

In the early 20th century, American Thomas Sullivan, a tea merchant in New York, sent loose tea samples to his clients in small silk pouches to save on costly metal packaging. Clients, thinking the bags were meant to be steeped as they were, placed them directly in hot water. This misunderstanding quickly led to the concept of the modern tea bag, even though it began as a simple miscommunication!