LULLATTI Large Tea Infuser for Loose Tea

Reviewers consistently say yes — with one important caveat. If you rinse it right after use, cleaning is a breeze. The screw-apart design gives you full access to dump leaves and rinse both halves. However, if you let tea leaves dry inside the mesh, they can get stuck in the fine holes and become harder to remove. One other minor note: some reviewers mention that the spot welds on the lid aren't perfectly smooth, which can occasionally catch on cleaning pads. The simple fix is rinsing promptly after each use rather than letting it sit.

It's quite versatile in terms of fit. Reviewers confirm it works in standard mugs, large tumblers, 32oz mason jars, narrow Japanese travel mugs, teapots, and even pitchers for large batch brewing. The one exception is very small 8oz cups — the infuser is large enough that it may take up too much space in a small cup. For standard 12-16oz mugs and anything larger, you should have no issues.

With the LULLATTI, unscrew the top half, add your loose tea leaves (about 1-2 teaspoons for a standard cup), and screw the lid back on. Drop it into your cup and hook the chain over the rim. Pour hot water over and around the infuser, then let it steep. When your tea reaches the desired strength, pull it out by the chain and set it on the included drip tray. For a stronger brew, reviewers recommend bobbing the infuser up and down in the cup rather than steeping longer, which can make tea bitter.

The LULLATTI is a screw-type ball rather than the old-fashioned pinch-clasp style, which makes it easier to use. Unscrew the two halves, fill the bottom half with loose tea, screw the top back on, and drop it in your cup. The screw mechanism is more secure than clasp-style balls — reviewers note that it keeps tea locked in without spilling. The chain with a hook lets you anchor it to your cup rim so it doesn't sink. When done, unscrew, dump the leaves, and rinse. Reviewers say rinsing right away makes cleaning easiest — if leaves dry in the mesh, they can be harder to remove.

It's straightforward: unscrew the lid, fill the ball about halfway with loose leaf tea (leaving room for the leaves to expand), screw the lid back on, and drop it into your cup of hot water. The chain hooks onto the rim so it won't sink to the bottom. Let it steep for the recommended time for your tea type — typically 2-4 minutes for green, 3-5 for black, and 5-7 for herbal. A nice trick reviewers mention: you can 'bob' the infuser up and down to adjust brew strength if you want it stronger without oversteeping.

The LULLATTI comes with its own drip tray, which makes this easy. After steeping, lift the infuser out by the chain and place it directly on the included coaster/drip tray. This catches any drips and gives you a clean spot to rest the infuser between steeps. If you're doing multiple steeps — which reviewers confirm works well with this infuser — just leave it on the tray between rounds. No need for a separate saucer or worrying about tea rings on your table.

Surprisingly, yes. Several reviewers use it as a single-serve pour-over coffee maker, filling it with about 15 grams of ground coffee. It also works for cold brew coffee. The extra fine mesh is key here — it catches coffee grounds just as effectively as tea particles. It won't replace a proper coffee setup for dedicated coffee drinkers, but for the occasional cup or if you want one tool for both tea and coffee, it works well.

It can, especially when first placed in liquid. A few reviewers mention buoyancy, particularly when using it in soups or very full cups. For normal tea brewing, this is usually a minor issue — the weight of wet tea leaves helps it sink, and you can push it down or bob it to keep it submerged. If you're using it in a deeper mug or pitcher, the chain helps you control the position. It's worth knowing about but not a dealbreaker for most users.

It's one of the more beginner-friendly infusers out there. The design is dead simple — fill, screw, steep, remove. No complicated assembly or technique needed. The large opening makes filling easy, the screw lid means no spills, the chain prevents it from sinking, and the drip tray gives you somewhere to put it when done. Some reviewers with arthritis or limited mobility specifically mention finding it easy to handle. If you're switching from tea bags to loose leaf for the first time, this removes most of the intimidation factor.

Yes, reviewers have used it for steeping spices in soups and cooking. It's a handy way to add whole spices like star anise, cinnamon sticks, or peppercorns to a broth without fishing them out later. Just be aware it can float in oily liquids, so you may need to weigh it down or stir occasionally. The 304 stainless steel construction is food-safe and handles cooking temperatures without issues.

Yes, and quite well. The large capacity is an advantage for chai blends that combine tea leaves with whole spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. The fine mesh keeps even small spice particles contained. Reviewers specifically mention using it for chai spice blends. Just fill it a bit more generously than you would for plain tea, since whole spices take up more room alongside the tea leaves.

Absolutely. Reviewers confirm it works well for multiple steeps with the same leaves, which is common practice with oolong, green, and white teas. After the first steep, just set the infuser on the included drip tray and re-steep when ready. The screw-on lid keeps the leaves sealed inside between steeps, so there's no mess. Most quality loose leaf teas can handle 2-4 steeps, and the infuser's design doesn't interfere with that.

This is where opinions are mixed. Many reviewers praise its durability — multiple users mention it surviving drops onto hard floors without damage, and the 304 stainless steel construction is solid. However, a few reviewers reported breakage within 1 to 10 months of use, and one reported rust (though this was disputed). The 2-pack helps here: even if one fails, you have a backup. For the best longevity, rinse and dry it after each use rather than leaving it wet.

The 2-pack is practical for several reasons. You can brew two different teas at the same time, keep one at home and one at work, or have a backup if one wears out. Given that a small number of reviewers experienced durability issues, having a spare already on hand is a genuine perk. Some reviewers also use one for tea and dedicate the other to coffee or spice brewing, keeping flavors separate.

Yes on both counts. Reviewers mention using it for sun tea, and the design works naturally for cold brew or iced tea. For iced tea, steep in hot water at double strength, remove the infuser, then pour over ice. For sun tea or cold brew, place the infuser in a mason jar of room-temperature or cold water and let it sit for several hours. The fine mesh keeps everything clean, and the large capacity means you can load enough tea for a strong cold brew concentrate.

Basket infusers generally give leaves more room to expand, which purists prefer. The LULLATTI's large ball design narrows that gap — it's bigger than typical tea balls and reviewers note leaves have good room to unfurl. Where the LULLATTI wins is versatility: a basket infuser only fits one specific cup size, while this ball fits everything from travel mugs to pitchers. The trade-off is that basket infusers are usually easier to empty — you just flip them over — while the LULLATTI requires unscrewing and may need a quick rinse if leaves stick to the mesh.

It depends on your brewing style. Ball infusers like the LULLATTI are great for portability and fitting into various cup sizes — reviewers confirm it works in everything from narrow Japanese travel mugs to large 32oz mason jars. Basket infusers give leaves more room but only fit specific cup sizes. The LULLATTI splits the difference with its large ball design that gives leaves more expansion room than typical small tea balls, while still being versatile enough to fit most vessels.

The most common options are tea infuser balls, basket infusers, paper filters, and French presses. A stainless steel ball infuser like the LULLATTI works well for everyday brewing because it's reusable, easy to clean, and fits in most cups and mugs. The key advantage of this style over paper filters is that you can reuse the same leaves for multiple steeps — reviewers confirm it holds up well through several infusions. For very large batches, you might want a basket infuser, but for single cups to medium mugs, a ball infuser covers most needs.

A tea strainer sits over your cup and catches leaves as you pour — it's passive. An infuser like the LULLATTI holds the leaves inside it while they steep in the water — it's active. The infuser approach gives you more control: you can pull it out when the tea reaches the strength you want, preventing bitterness from oversteeping. The LULLATTI is technically both — it infuses while steeping and strains when you remove it. The extra fine mesh means it works as effectively as a strainer at catching particles while giving you the steep-time control of an infuser.

You can, but you'll get better results with a dedicated infuser. Coffee makers brew at temperatures that are often too hot for delicate teas like green or white, and you can't control steep time well. Interestingly, several LULLATTI reviewers actually use this infuser to make single-serve pour-over coffee — they pack about 15 grams of coffee grounds in and pour hot water through. So if you're looking for one tool that handles both loose tea and single-serve coffee, this infuser pulls double duty.

While the LULLATTI isn't a bottle infuser, it can work with infuser bottles and travel mugs. Reviewers specifically mention it fits narrow Japanese travel mugs and various tumbler styles. Just drop the infuser ball in, pour hot water, and seal your bottle. The chain helps with retrieval from deep bottles. For true on-the-go brewing, make sure your bottle opening is wide enough to fit the ball through — the LULLATTI's large size is great for flavor but may not fit ultra-narrow bottle necks.

If you have a mug with a built-in infuser basket, the LULLATTI serves as a great alternative or backup. Drop it into any regular mug and it essentially converts it into an infuser mug. The advantage over built-in basket infusers is versatility — you're not limited to one specific mug. Reviewers use theirs across multiple cups, mugs, and even pitchers. The chain hooks onto any rim, and the included drip tray means you don't need a matching lid to rest the infuser on.

Fill the LULLATTI about halfway with loose leaves — this gives them room to expand, which is essential for proper extraction. Screw the lid on tight, hook the chain onto your cup, and pour water at the right temperature for your tea type. The top of the infuser has holes that some reviewers use as a visual fill guide. Don't pack it too full; cramped leaves can't release their full flavor. After steeping, lift and set on the drip tray. You can reuse the same leaves for 2-3 additional steeps with most teas.