How hard is it to remove the leaves from the infuser? I don't have a garbage disposal and don't want a lot of leaves going down my drain.
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Hi there, I just tap it into the trash and then the smallest bits can go down the drain. I am not sure without a disposer, but I think it should be okay.
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The bulk of the tea leaves can be thrown away in the trash. There will be some that stick to the inside of the infuser and those can be washed off under the faucet. The few leaves that wind up going down your drain will never cause a problem. With the little handle on the side of the infuser, tapping it on the edge of your trash container will get most of the tea out. You could even wipe the inside with a paper towel to get even more. But you do need to rinse out the basket using water flowing from the outside to the inside (with the basket held upside down) over the sink. Tea leaves also are biodegradable, so the few that are washed down the drain will decompose over time. Hope this helps.Paul W The bulk of the tea leaves can be thrown away in the trash. There will be some that stick to the inside of the infuser and those can be washed off under the faucet. The few leaves that wind up going down your drain will never cause a problem. With the little handle on the side of the infuser, tapping it on the edge of your trash container will get most of the tea out. You could even wipe the inside with a paper towel to get even more. But you do need to rinse out the basket using water flowing from the outside to the inside (with the basket held upside down) over the sink. Tea leaves also... » Read More The bulk of the tea leaves can be thrown away in the trash. There will be some that stick to the inside of the infuser and those can be washed off under the faucet. The few leaves that wind up going down your drain will never cause a problem. With the little handle on the side of the infuser, tapping it on the edge of your trash container will get most of the tea out. You could even wipe the inside with a paper towel to get even more. But you do need to rinse out the basket using water flowing from the outside to the inside (with the basket held upside down) over the sink. Tea leaves also are biodegradable, so the few that are washed down the drain will decompose over time. Hope this helps.Paul W « Show Less
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I find it very simple. Just bang the infuser against the garbage can and shake. Lot less messy for me than the tea ball was..
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The tea infuser for me is easy to clean. After done using I turn over in a napkin after and then wipe it clean. It also depends on type of tea steeping as to if it sticks in fine side of strainer. You shouldn't have a lot of leafs going down drain if you dump into trash first with a light rub then rinse in sink. I had a spoon type steeper that I didn't like cause I keep putting to much tea in it that swelled up during steeping not giving the full flavor this I put a few pinches which is perfect then upside down leafs come out especially if left long enough to dry. :)
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I have a net that fits inside my drain so i don't worry about leaves going down the drain as the net catches them and I just replace it every couple days. I strongly recommend getting nets that fit inside the drain (not just for catching your tea but anything that might get into the drain like potato peelings etc) - they sell all different kinds at supermarkets and dollar stores. I have had to throw the tea into the garbage a few times at work and it was a cinch. Just tap the infuser against the side or your hand or mug and the vast majority fall right out. Then I just rinse it and flick it a few times to get most of the water off and let it air dry. I have a net that fits inside my drain so i don't worry about leaves going down the drain as the net catches them and I just replace it every couple days. I strongly recommend getting nets that fit inside the drain (not just for catching your tea but anything that might get into the drain like potato peelings etc) - they sell all different kinds at supermarkets and dollar stores. I have had to throw the tea into the garbage a few times at work and it was a cinch. Just tap the infuser against the side or your hand or mug and the vast majority fall right out. Then I just rinse it and flick it... » Read More I have a net that fits inside my drain so i don't worry about leaves going down the drain as the net catches them and I just replace it every couple days. I strongly recommend getting nets that fit inside the drain (not just for catching your tea but anything that might get into the drain like potato peelings etc) - they sell all different kinds at supermarkets and dollar stores. I have had to throw the tea into the garbage a few times at work and it was a cinch. Just tap the infuser against the side or your hand or mug and the vast majority fall right out. Then I just rinse it and flick it a few times to get most of the water off and let it air dry. « Show Less
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Mine *DOES* come off. There should be a cylinder-like section sticking up out of the mesh part an inch or two? Push that to the side. It'll pop off; it and the filter/mesh screen are all one part. Then give it a good scrubbing with a toothbrush and pop in the dishwasher.I'm on my second Tea Maker; the first one lasted me nearly three years.
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The reason the capacity is smaller than expected is that, with the infuser is in place, the liquid tends to boil over. So it is best not to fill it too full and let it simmer without boiling over. After removing the infuser, the pouring is quite easy, without dripping.
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Yes. Just make sure the amount of water you pour in will cover all of the loose leaf tea in the infuser.
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I keep the leaves in until the top is empty -- i usually drink it all over 24 hours. Then I dump the leaves into the trash or compost pile. The lid/filter is very easy to clean. I use a dish brush, and it take 5 seconds. I have had mine 3 years and love it -- i dropped it today, though, and it broke. I am buying another one today. : )
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There is a metal insert to support the lid and to hold the infuser basket. You can remove the infuser without removing the insert.
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Yes I've just checked and it's possible to remove the strainer. I've never juiced without the strainer so don't really know how it'll actually behave. You'll end up with a lot of seeds in the juice along with the pulp, I think. But removing the seeds shouldn't be too difficult, I suppose.
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You DO NOT pull out the strainer. You put the water and tea in to the ingenuiTEA pot and let steep for the recommended amount of time. Then once it's steeps, you put the entire ingeniuiTEA pot on top of a large coffee cup and it will strain into your cup. You can simply throw the tea leaves away when you are done and wash out the ingenuitEA pot. Enjoy!
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Unless the tea leaves are large (e.g., I use fresh peppermint leaves in my pitcher a lot along with various fruits/vegetables), I wouldn't recommend this pitcher for that use because there is no strainer in the infuser; it's only large slots.
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Didn't come with an infuser, but infusers readily available at any supermarket, hardware store, dept. store, online, etc. I always use strainer. One has to rinse out the infuser anyway, might as well use a strainer. Not a big deal.
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I didn't measure my infuser, but I am pretty sure it is less than 4 inches wide. You'd have to use a smaller mug, or just set the infuser in your large mug. As long as the infuser isn't completely submerged, I think it will still strain out the tea. I have never tried it with a large mug, though.
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Sorry, this is my very first tea infuser, hence cannot answer your specific question. The tea leaves I was using look somewhat fine to me, and not much 'leaks out'. And not too difficult to clean out later when I've forgotten about it. If that helps.
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There is no infuser. The opening in the porcelain pot is about 2" maybe 2.5" ( I didn't measure it.) My husband puts in loose leaf tea and strains it when he pours. We started using this in Aug 2013 and have had no problems over the last 8 mo. My husband uses it everyday, and on the weekend it's on all day.
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Best infuser I have ever owned. The EO will and do discolor the plastic interior, but I have not found a diffuser that does not discolor with the EO. This unit is wood and plastic with a glass bowl cover and a remote control to use the unit. I have had this for about two and a half years, but do not use it daily and so far, I have not had issues. Young Living is a high quality and responsive company and I have not had issues with them over the years.
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I've experienced very minimal staining of the clear part after over a year of nearly daily use. Sometimes I'm lazy about rinsing it out right away, which I'm sure is why. The filter portion on mine has not stained. If you want to take the leaves out, you'd be better off just pouring it into a different container. I usually drink my tea fast enough, I don't have issues with over brewing. Overall, yes, I like it and am happy I bought it.
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I brew my tea in the basket, dispose of the leaves, rinse then drop it back in so I can have the strainer at work. I still sip with the empty basket while I'm driving in but once I'm in the office I leave the basket out when I sip.
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I haven't tried leaves, but the hose is about the same size as a regular vacuum cleaner so I think leaves would easily clog it up. Unless they are quite small, like from a house plant.