Yesterday I received my latest order from Upton Tea. I ordered 15 different green tea samples (for my husband’s iced tea experiments, about which I will be reporting here), and some tea for me.

I also ordered the Chatsford Mug Strainer Kit, which comes with an infuser and a clever little holder. I thought this would be useful for travel, but it may just become my all-purpose away from home tea maker. I’ve used it at my desk yesterday and today, and it has worked very well. Since my IngenuiTEA teapot is beginning to give up the ghost, I think I might very well replace it with this.

The infuser is easy to use and fits perfectly in a mug. The holder not only holds the infuser after use (and prevents the wet leaves from dripping all over), but allows the leaves to dry between uses if multiple infusions are desired. I’m very pleased with it.