HIC Kitchen’s Snap Spoon Tea Infuser steeps a fresh, more distinct and flavorful cup of loose leaf tea with the same ease and convenience of tea bags Made from 18/8 stainless steel; compact for easy storage; measures 6 x 1.25 x 1.25-inches Spring-action handle makes filling and emptying easy; reusable and more economical than using store-bought or disposable tea bags Simply squeeze the handle to open, fill halfway with tea, place in the cup, pour in hot water, steep 3-minutes or until desired strength is achieved Great for mulling spices, too; rinse clean or dishwasher safe for easy cleanup